Common Core victory in Georgia! Next step

SB 167, the pro-student, pro-parent, pro-taxpayer Common Core bill cleared a major hurdle today and was voted unanimously out of the Senate and Youth Education Committee. The committee room was packed full of supporters who listened to Sen. William Ligon (R-Brunswick) present the bill to the committee. Sen. Lindsey Tippins, committee chairman, allowed for testimony […]

It’s official! Georgia Common Core bill to be heard this Thursday, February 20

SB 167, the Common Core legislation will be heard in the Senate and Youth Education Committee on Thursday, February 20. The hearing will take place in Room 307 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building (CLOB) at 1:00 p.m. The CLOB is located directly across the street from the State Capitol. Plan to attend the hearing. […]

SB 167, Common Core legislation will not be heard Feb. 18

SB 167, the Common Core legislation will not be heard in the Senate and Youth Education Committee on Tuesday, February 18. Another alert will be sent when SB 167 is scheduled for a hearing. We knew there would be many people opposing the passage of this bill. Please pray for Sen. William Ligon (R-Brunswick), sponsor […]

Please join CWA of Missouri for the 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign

A couple of hours on Thursday, March 27 and/or April 12 could save a life. It will definitely change at least one person’s life – yours. The 40 Days for Life Spring event will begin on Wednesday, March 5. “40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power […]

Help Us Rid Missouri of Common Core “State” Standards

You can mess with a lot of my things, and I might overlook it, but don’t mess with my children! Common Core does just that! Common Core is of great concern to CWA of Missouri, and we need your help to stop it. HB 1490 must be passed. Sponsored by Rep. Kurt Bahr, HB 1490 […]

Common Core Legislative Update 2-16-14

CWA of Iowa recommends this article from Iowans for Local Control. It is about the the status of several bills and the legislators who supported and opposed them.  A must read.

Maine’s First Annual Respect Life Day at the Capitol

As Maine Right to Life hosts the First Annual Respect Life Day at the Capitol, Concerned Women for America of Maine (CWA of Maine) will join Maine’s network of organizations respecting life from conception to natural death for an informational and educational event for legislators and their staffs as well as those visiting the Capitol. […]

Your Help is Still Needed on Sex-Trafficking Legislation

The hearing on Amy Volk’s (R-Scarborough) Victims of Sex-Trafficking bill is rescheduled for this Thursday, February 20. Please come and show your support for L.D. 1730 “An Act To Assist Victims of Human Trafficking,” that will be amended summarized as follows: This amendment replaces the bill and includes four different ways to assist victims of […]

Warning! Georgia House Leaders Attempting to Rebrand Common Core

There are deceitful efforts underway at the State Capitol to rebrand the “Common Core” national school standards. Pairing up once again against the children of Georgia and leading the rebranding charge are State Rep. Mike Dudgeon (R-Johns Creek) and State Rep. Brooks Coleman (R-Duluth). They have sponsored HB 897, an omnibus bill that has hidden […]

Penny Morrell Testifies Before the Joint Judiciary Committee

Statement by Penelope A. Morrell, Director Concerned Women for America of Maine To Members of the Joint Judiciary Committee Regarding L.D. 1730, “An Act To Assist Victims of Human Trafficking.” February 13, 2014 Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. Concerned Women for America (CWA) is the largest public policy women’s organization […]

Gather for Marriage in Indiana Tomorrow!

As you know there is a battle going on for traditional marriage and the right of Indiana citizens to have their say on its definition at the ballot box this November. We wanted to make you aware of a recently announced gathering in support of marriage at the Statehouse rotunda tomorrow, Thursday, February 13, at […]

The Battle for Marriage Continues in Indiana

Traditional marriage and the right of Indiana citizens to have their say on its definition at the ballot box this November need you to step up strongly once again. Please see the information below and make the calls that are needed. We need to make our voices heard and our presence felt in support of […]

Encourage-A-Legislator Program – Deadline Approaching

Encourage-A-Legislator Program – Deadline Approaching We need you to sign up and commit to pray for our state legislators during the 2014 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session – March 10 – June 2. The Encourage-A-Legislator Campaign embodies who and what CWA is. Prayer is, and will always be, CWA’s foundation. CWA members and friends have the […]

Your Help is Needed on Sex-Trafficking Legislation

The hearing on Amy Volk’s (R-Scarborough) Victims of Sex-Trafficking bill is to be heard this Thursday, February 13. Please come and show your support for L.D. 1730 “An Act To Assist Victims of Human Trafficking.” If you haven’t already done so, please contact your senator and representative TODAY requesting support for the bill. Go here: […]