Ohio’s Backpack Bill (HB11), which would make every Ohio K-12 student eligible for an Educational Savings Account (ESA), is scheduled to receive its first hearing before the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee tomorrow—Tuesday, February 28—at 4:00 pm.

You've probably heard rumblings about the abortion ballot initiative, SAFE Act, Backpack Bill, and the Save Women's Sports Act. Do you want to get caught up on what's actually happening right now without any spin from the media?

CCV Communications Director Mike Andrews, President Aaron Baer, and Policy Director David Mahan took some time to update listeners on the status of CCV-backed bills that have been announced as priorities within the Ohio House of Representatives. 

From the Backpack Bill to women's sports to the newly introduced ballot language to enshrine abortion in our Constitution, there's a lot of news to sort through. What's the status of these bills? What is CCV doing? What can you do? If you want answers to those questions and more, join us for a live stream tomorrow—Thursday, February 23.

The so-called Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom, a group of radical pro-abortion advocates that includes Planned Parenthood, Pro-Choice Ohio, the Abortion Fund of Ohio, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Ohio, has unveiled the language of their ballot initiative to enshrine abortion into the Ohio Constitution in the November General Election.

The Christian Business Partnership launched Tuesday, February 21, becoming Ohio’s first and only statewide Christian chamber of commerce. The Partnership aggressively advocates for the religious liberty of Christian employers and for a fair and free marketplace that enables entrepreneurs to thrive and compete.

From the Backpack Bill to protecting women's sports and parental rights, there's a lot to be hopeful for the future of Ohio. Join us CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews for a special live stream. We’ll take your questions about these bills and the effort to protect life, family, and freedom in Ohio. Paul Fitzpatrick, President of 1792 Exchange, will also join to discuss the resources his nonprofit offers.

SB11 would make every K-12 student in Ohio eligible to receive a scholarship to be used at a private school of the student’s choice. Proponents of the bill will have an opportunity to testify before the Senate Education Committee tomorrow—Tuesday, February 21—at 3:00 pm.

Working to combat woke capitalism, the 1792 Exchange recently released a "Spotlight Report on Corporate Bias Ratings." This database highlights companies that are undermining free speech and free enterprise, as well as companies that are less likely to cancel a contract or deny services based on ideological differences.

Ohio House Introduces Bills to Advance Educational Freedom, Protect Female Athletes, and Preserve Parental Rights, and More

Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) and other pro-life groups across the state are working to build a coalition of pro-life medical professionals to push back against the harmful false narrative that “abortion is healthcare.” If you are a medical professional of any kind and you believe in the sanctity of human life, please consider joining us to stop the abortion industry from hijacking our Constitution!

Introduced last month, Senate Bill 11 (SB11) receives its first hearing in the Ohio Senate Education Committee today. This backpack-style bill would provide an opportunity for every student in the state to receive either a scholarship to attend a private school or a tax credit to help pay for homeschooling expenses.

Christians need to develop a comprehensive biblical worldview in order to fruitfully engage with our culture. Dr. Del Tackett, creator of Focus on the Family’s The Truth Project, imparts his great wisdom and expertise in this area.

What is driving the nationwide surge in violence? Why are massacres occurring more frequently than ever? How can a person who commits such a heinous act turn off their God-given restraint to kill a fellow human? Lt. Col. Dave Grossman joins CCV Communications Director Mike Andrews and Policy Director David Mahan to share his expertise on the psychology of violence.

The traditional Christian school model isn’t possible at every church, so we developed a different option—one that will work for as few as 12 to 15 students across multiple grade levels. Now, we’re looking for a church to help us pilot this pod school model!