URGENT: Take Action Today to Oppose South Dakota Transgender Bill

HB1195 is an act to declare void the transgender policy of the South Dakota High School Activities Association and to establish a determinant in identifying a student’s sexual identity for the purpose of participation in high school athletics. HB1195 would set the student’s sexual identity as the sex noted on the student’s birth certificate. Yesterday […]

URGENT: South Dakota Non-Public Scholarship/Teacher Grants Needs Your Help

Great News! As you may know SB189 passed in the full Senate yesterday with a vote of 23-12. Click here to check the votes. We wanted a Yes vote. SB189 will be heard in the House Taxation Committee Thursday morning, March 5. SB189 is a good bill that will “provide a tax credit to insurance companies […]

Join CWA of South Dakota in Opposing the Athletic Student Transgender Policy

HB1195 and HB1161 are good bills to repeal the transgender policy of the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA). The SDHSAA has adopted a policy to allow “transgender” students to play on the team opposite of their assigned sex at birth. HB1195 and HB1161 would repeal that policy. HB1195 passed in the House with […]

Legislative Update from Pierre – Two Victories and One Defeat Yesterday

“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 Victory! Non-Public Scholarship/Teacher Grants Passes in Senate We are pleased to report that SB189 passed in the full Senate yesterday with a vote of 23-12. Click here to check the […]

Legislative Update from Pierre – Your Prayers and Actions are Needed

Please take a few minutes to both pray and take action on these important issues. Then, forward this e-mail on to like-minded friend, family, churches and associates. “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men [or women] to do nothing.” -Edmund Burke STOP COMMON CORE! STAND WITH DAN! HB1223 is an Act […]

It Is Not In The Best Interest Of South Dakota To Have Liquor Available 24/7

HB1123 is an act to authorize alcoholic beverages to be sold, served, and consumed in certain on-sale licensees during an extended period of time. This is a Deadwood bill. Currently, statewide it is illegal to sell and serve alcoholic beverages between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. HB1123 would wipe out that restriction […]

CWA of South Dakota Legislative Update from Pierre – Take Action This Morning!

Must Repeal Athletic Student Transgender Policy HB1195 is a good bill to repeal the transgender policy of the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA). The SDHSAA has adopted a policy to allow “transgender” students to play on the team opposite their assigned sex at birth. HB1195 would repeal that policy. HB1195 places, in policy, […]

Calling on South Dakotans to Defend the U.S. Constitution

Your help is needed to defeat HJR 1001 and HB 1069, both of which are a threat to our U.S. Constitution. HJR 1001 calls for a Constitution Convention (commonly known as an Article V Convention) for the purpose of adding a Balanced Budget Amendment to our Constitution. HB 1069 is an effort to restrict delegates […]

Supreme Judge’s Design for Marriage Under Attack

As I was present in the South Dakota State Capitol this week, the issue of same-sex “marriage” began to unfold. I recalled how in 2005, CWA was involved in passing the South Dakota State Marriage Amendment in the legislature. We helped work out the language and lobbied the legislators to ensure passage of HJR1001 in […]

Poised and Ready to Pray and Act During South Dakota’s 2015 Legislative Session

Dear CWA Friends, The 2015 South Dakota Legislative Session begins TODAY! During this 39-day session, we urge all members to participate as grassroots activists by praying and taking action when called upon by CWA of South Dakota. It is imperative that your state representatives hear from you concerning CWA-supported pro-family, pro-life bills. Even more crucial […]

Are You An Encourager?

We live in challenging times. I’m sure you’ll agree that much fervent prayer is needed to restrain the enemy’s assault on our culture. “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all […]

Common Core and APUSH Events

In case you missed the two recent events on Common Core and the Advanced Placement U.S. History (APUSH) Curriculum Framework, you can still access them using the instructions below. Advanced Placement U.S. History Curriculum Framework Advanced Placement college-level classes in various subjects are offered to the brightest high school students. If they do well on […]