Update on South Dakota Pain Capable Bill

SB72, An Act to prohibit the abortion of an unborn child who is capable of experiencing pain and to provide a penalty therefor, passed in the House Monday with a vote of 59-7.  Check the votes here.  It had previously passed in the Senate.  Check those Senate votes here. SB72 has had several amendments and […]

Attempt to Override Gov. Daugaard Failed

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil:  Who put darkness for light and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” –Isaiah 5:20 Unfortunately, the attempt to override the governor’s veto of HB1008 failed in the House yesterday.  You can check the votes here.  We wanted a YES […]

Override Gov. Daugaard’s Veto

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9) As you know, Gov. Daugaard vetoed HB1008, the Student Privacy bill.  There will be an attempt to override the veto in the House this afternoon.   We are hoping the override will […]

Governor Vetoes School Privacy Bill

Dear CWA Friends, By now you have probably heard that yesterday Gov. Daugaard vetoed HB1008, the student privacy bill.  I’m sure you are as disappointed as we are.  The governor cited “liability concerns” for his reason for rejecting this good bill. You may read my quote in the Argus Leader in response to the Governor’s […]

CWA of South Dakota February 29 Legislative Update

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 6:12) Alcohol on SD College Campuses SB102,  An Act to allow certain alcoholic beverage licenses and special event alcoholic beverage licenses to be issued […]

URGENT – CWA of South Dakota February 29 Legislative Update

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:13) Please pray and take action on these bills this morning.  Thank you! Alcohol on SD College Campuses SB102,  An Act to allow certain alcoholic […]

CWA of South Dakota February 24 Legislative Update

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9) Calls Needed to Gov. Daugaard on the Student Privacy Bill HB1008 is currently on the Governor’s desk awaiting his signature.  Urge him to sign HB1008, the student privacy bill. The […]

CWA of South Dakota Reports – Victory in the Senate!

“The moral principles and precepts contained in the Scriptures ought to form the basis of all our civil constitutions and laws.” – Noah Webster We are pleased to report that HB1008, the student privacy bill, passed in the Senate yesterday afternoon with a vote of 20-15.  Click here to see how your senator voted.  If your senator […]

URGENT! South Dakota Student Restroom Privacy Bill Vote Tuesday

HB1008, An Act to restrict access to certain restrooms and locker rooms in public schools, otherwise known as the student privacy bill, passed in the Senate Education Committee today with a vote of 4-2.  Check the votes here.  (We wanted a YES vote.) HB1008 will be debated and voted on in the full Senate Tuesday afternoon, […]

CWA of South Dakota Legislative Update – Another Victory in the House

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9) STUDENT PRIVACY BILL HB1008, the student privacy bill will be voted on in the Senate Education Committee Thursday, February 11.  Please contact members of that committee and urge them […]

CWA of South Dakota Legislative Update – Your Prayers and Action Are Needed!

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:13 ) Government Nondiscrimination Act HB1107, An Act to ensure government nondiscrimination in matters of religious beliefs and moral convictions, passed in the full House […]

Privacy Bill and Fetal Parts Bill Gain Approval

“The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.” -American Patriot, Patrick Henry Privacy Bill Passes in the House HB1008, An Act to restrict access to certain restrooms and locker rooms in public schools passed in the full House on Wednesday, January 27, with a vote of 58 […]

CWA of South Dakota Legislative Update

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:13) Privacy Bill Approved We praise God for victory in passing HB1008, An Act to restrict access to certain restrooms and locker rooms […]

Cultivating a Culture of Life … Coast-to-Coast!

When the laborers are many, we cover an immense amount of field! This past Life Week, Concerned Women for America (CWA) and Young Women for America (YWA) advocated for women and the unborn across the United States.

Join Us in Defeating the Video Lottery Bill

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil: Who put darkness for light and light for darkness: Who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!”  –Isaiah 5:20 BE SURE TO SHARE THIS ALERT! Every year there is an attempt to expand video lottery in South Dakota, and this year is no exception.  […]