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Protect Women Ohio Announces Ohio-Based Coalition Members, Campaign Hires
Protect Women Ohio (PWO), a new pro-woman, pro-parent group dedicated to defeating Ohio’s extreme anti-parent amendment, announced a broad coalition of life and family leaders, concerned parents, health and medication professionals, and faith leaders that demonstrates PWO’s unmatched grassroots support and infrastructure across the state.
The Narrative Podcast: Ask Us Anything
In a special season finale of The Narrative, CCV Communications Director Mike Andrews, President Aaron Baer, and Policy Director David Mahan sit down to answer some of the burning questions our listeners have submitted over the past few weeks.
ACLU Admits Anti-Parent Ballot Initiative Puts Parental Rights on the Line in Ohio
The ACLU has unequivocally declared war on parental rights in Ohio, telling local media this week that existing parental consent and notification laws in Ohio “should not be enforced” if the abortion industry succeeds in passing its anti-parent ballot initiative later this fall. The ACLU has been fighting against parental rights for decades now – and Ohio parents are simply their latest target.
The Rundown: Abortion Battle Builds in Ohio
Pro-abortion activists can begin the process of collecting 412,500 valid signatures to place an issue on the November ballot that would legalize painful, late-term abortions in Ohio. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost deemed that the language in the petition was “fair and truthful.” The Ohio Ballot Board also certified that the proposal contained only one constitutional amendment. Planned Parenthood and its allies have until Wednesday, July 5, to submit the required number of signatures.
Protect Women Ohio Launches Multi-Million Dollar Ad Campaign to Defeat Extreme Anti-Parent Amendment
A new pro-woman, pro-parent coalition, Protect Women Ohio (PWO), launched a multi-million-dollar television and digital ad campaign statewide today aimed at defeating an extreme amendment to the Ohio Constitution.
WATCH NOW: Backpack Bill Proponents Testify in the Ohio House
Ohio’s Backpack Bill (HB11), which would make every Ohio K-12 student eligible for an Educational Savings Account, is scheduled to receive its second hearing before the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee today—Tuesday, March 14—at 4:00 pm.
BREAKING NEWS: Pro-Abortion Groups Approved to Begin Collecting Signatures for Ballot Issue
Pro-abortion advocates cleared another procedural hurdle in their quest to legalize abortion up to birth in Ohio. The Ohio Ballot Board certified the proposal, giving Planned Parenthood and its allies until Wednesday, July 5, to collect and submit approximately 412,500 valid signatures to place the issue on the November ballot.
The Narrative Podcast: The Female Perspective on Today's Biggest Issues
How did abortion become a "right" in our society? What are the ethical implications of in vitro fertilization (IVF) that Christians need to consider? Can a male actually be a female? For a robust discussion on these topics and more, you don't want to miss our special women's takeover episode of The Narrative!
Watch First Hearing for Save Women’s Sports Act
The Save Women's Sports Act (HB6) is a CCV-backed bill that protects female athletes in high school and college from being required to compete against or share locker rooms with biological male athletes. Sponsored by Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum), the Save Women's Sports Act receive its first hearing before the Ohio House Higher Education Committee today. Watch now!
WATCH NOW: Third Hearing for Senate Backpack-style Bill
COLUMBUS—Senate Bill 11 (SB11) is a backpack-style bill that 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. Sponsored by Sen. Sandra O'Brien (R-Ashtabula), SB11 is scheduled to receive its third hearing before the Senate Education Committee today—Tuesday, March 7—at 3:30 pm.
WATCH NOW: Hearing for Bill to Expand So-Called Medical Marijuana Access
Senate Bill 9 (SB9) would expand the so-called Medical Marijuana Program. In reality, this bill would move the program from the Board of Pharmacy to the Department of Commerce, setting the stage for legalized recreational marijuana in Ohio. SB9 would also increase the potency limit from 70 percent to 90 percent and remove advertising regulations.
WATCH NOW: Hearing for Bill to Exempt Nursing Moms from Jury Duty
House Bill 34 (HB34) would exempt nursing mothers from jury duty responsibilities. Sponsored by Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Angie King (R-Celina), HB34 is scheduled to receive a hearing before the Ohio House Civil Justice Committee today—Tuesday, March 7—at 1:00 pm.
BREAKING NEWS: Ohio Attorney General Approves Language to Put Abortion on November Ballot
An initiative that would legalize abortion up to birth in Ohio moved one step closer to appearing on the November ballot with the Ohio Attorney General’s determination that its language is “fair and truthful.”
The Rundown: Economic Freedom Plummets in the U.S.
The Heritage Foundation released the 2023 edition of its annual Index of Economic Freedom. The report shows economic freedom declining across the world, becoming “mostly unfree.” The U.S. fell to its lowest score in the history of the index, although it maintained its global ranking as the 25th freest country.
The Backpack Bill Receives Initial Sponsor Testimony in the Ohio House
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 today—Tuesday, February 28—at 4:00 pm. Watch!
WATCH NOW: Student Religious Expression Bill Gets Hearing
Senate Bill 49 (SB49) would require public schools to allow students up to three days of excused absence each academic year for religious observance. Sponsored by Sen. Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester), SB49 is scheduled to receive a hearing before the Ohio Senate Education Committee today—Tuesday, February 28—at 3:00 pm.
WATCH: CCV's David Mahan Testifies on Effects of Marijuana Expansion
Watch as CCV Policy Director David Mahan and George Martin, Executive Director of the Cincinnati Challenge Ranch addiction treatment center, testify before the Ohio Senate Community Revitalization Committee today—Tuesday, February 28—at 2:30 pm on the harms of expanding marijuana access.