Strong families are the foundation of a strong society. So how do we rebuild?

In this episode of The Narrative, Delano Squires from The Heritage Foundation parallels CCV's marriage and family report, Hope and a Future, and Heritage's report, Crossroads.

A Letter from Chris Lightfoot: I've been thinking through how we can build a culture where family truly thrives in light of the insights from our marriage and family report, Hope and a Future. It's clear the responsibility extends to all of us: government, businesses, civil society, and, most importantly, our faith communities. 

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed its version of the biennial State Operating Budget, and it's packed with incredible pro-family policies. 

You can learn more about the budget process at the end of this email, or simply check out the current highlights of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 State Operating Budget as passed by the Ohio House!

Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) has launched the United States Christian Education Network (USCEN) under the leadership of Executive Director Todd Marrah. USCEN's mission is to launch and support state-based public policy associations to advocate for the protection and expansion of Christian education at statehouses across America.

General admission tickets are now available for BOTH of Center for Christian Virtue's Spring Celebration Galas!

• FRIDAY, May 9: Cincinnati Gala with Sage Steele

• SATURDAY, May 10: Columbus Gala with US Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted

Learn more and register at CCV.org/Galas!

What would it look like for the Ten Commandments to make a comeback in public schools?

In this episode of The Narrative, Andrea Piccotti-Bayer joins to discuss the constitutionality of displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools.

Senator Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester) is hosting a press conference this morning—Thursday, April 3, at 10:00 am, on her new bill, Senate Bill 167 (SB167). CCV Policy Director David Mahan, and other bill proponents will address the public during this morning's press conference. SB167 would require certain application store-based parental controls and age verification for children under the age of 16.

Did you know that Ohio only ranks #29 among all US states for stable marriages and families? 

House Bill 160 (HB160), sponsored by State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), is scheduled for its first hearing in the Ohio Judiciary Committee today—Wednesday, April 2, at 11:00 am.

HB160 would require all intoxicating cannabis—including hemp products—to be sold through licensed dispensaries, ensuring children can't buy a high at a gas station or other unregulated retailers.

Senate Bill 156 (SB156) and Senate Bill 34 (SB34) will both receive sponsor testimony this morning—Tuesday, April 1—at 10:00 am during the Senate Education Committee.

What if the key to improving education in America is as simple as dismantling the Department of Education?

Ohio Governor DeWine Signs Senate Bill 1!

The Ohio Senate passed the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1) this afternoon by a 20-11 vote.

The Ohio Senate today introduced legislation that would add the Success Sequence to the required middle and high school curriculum in Ohio schools.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is all the rage right now—with varying opinions, thoughts, and questions about what DEI encompasses, its impact, and what the future would look like without it.

Did you know that you can help provide scholarships for deserving students at Christian schools in your area — at no additional cost to you? By making a gift to the Ohio Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization (OCEN SGO), you can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against your Ohio state tax liability — up to $750 per individual and $1,500 for a married couple. You're redirecting your state taxes to support Christian student scholarships!

The Ohio House of Representatives passed the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1) yesterday by a 59-34 vote. SB1, which was amended and passed out of the Workforce and Higher Education Committee in the Ohio House by a 9-4 vote earlier in the day, now returns to the Ohio Senate for a concurrence vote on the changes before heading to Governor Mike DeWine's desk. Read the statement from Monty Lobb!

The Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked the enforcement of the Center for Christian Virtue-backed Saving Adolescents From Experimentation (SAFE) Act, known as House Bill 68 (HB68), effectively allowing transgender procedures on kids in Ohio to resume. 

Think you know the truth about marijuana? Think again. 

With the passage of Issue 2 in 2023 and new legislation being proposed to regulate the legalization of marijuana in Ohio, Dr. Ken Finn joins The Narrative to challenge common misconceptions surrounding legalized marijuana use.

House Bill 84 (HB84), sponsored by State Representatives Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.), is scheduled to receive its first hearing in the Ohio House Technology and Innovation Committee today–March 11–at 10:00 am.

Known as the Innocence Act, this bill would protect children from the porn industry by requiring Ohioans to provide ID for age verification when accessing obscene websites.

The Innocence Act would also prohibit a person’s image from being used against their will to create sexual content, such as “deepfakes” made using artificial intelligence.