The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of great uncertainty and confusion for many, with parents of young children getting hit especially hard. 

The Ohio General Assembly is currently faced with a difficult task in deciding upon replacing the Speaker of the House. The public’s confidence in the governing of our state has been significantly shaken. 

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued two opinions today that are decisive victories for religious freedom.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 in the Espinoza v. Montana case that Montana’s exclusion of religious schools from state scholarship programs funded by tax credits violates federal Constitution.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 in the June Medical Services v. Russo case to block Louisiana’s law requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital.

One thing I’ve learned since I started leading Citizens for Community Values is that you can’t respond to every attack and bit of criticism.

Governor Mike DeWine has signed the CCV-backed Student Religious Liberties Act, HB 164. Sponsored by Rep. Tim Ginter, the bill protects freedom of religious expression and students’ right to pray in public schools.

The following statement is from Citizens for Community Values President Aaron Baer on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The Ohio Senate just unanimously passed HB 164, The Student Religious Liberties Act, which protects prayer and religious expression in public schools.

The Ohio Senate just passed legislation to clarify that no governor has authority to close Houses of Worship.