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What Leadership Looks Like
In a day when public officials are cowardly running from their sworn obligations whenever so called “gay-rights” challenges are at hand, Florida’s Attorney General Pam Bondi is to be commended for her courageous and clear defense of Article I, Section 27 of the Florida Constitution.
“Sine Die” Victories
We had a great run this session with some solid victories. Below is a summary of the legislative victories of the good bills that passed which now await the Governor’s signature or veto.
Florida Family Policy Council Moves to Intervene in Federal Court Cases to Protect Marriage in Florida
Today Florida Family Policy filed a Motion to Intervene in Brenner v. Scott and Grimsley v. Scott, both lawsuits initiated by homosexual activists seeking to declare Florida’s state constitutional and statutory marriage laws unconstitutional.
Florida Family Policy Council Announces Publication of Statewide Cultural Indicators Report
The 55 page full color document provides statistical data for 37 cultural indicators in 7 different categories including vital statistics, crime, education, family, health, poverty & welfare, and business & government. Each indicator compares Florida’s status to the rest of the country by using charts, graphs and graphic color images to accompany the raw data.
Florida Family Action Seeks to Intervene in Miami Lawsuit Where Same-Sex Couples Attempt to Overturn Marriage Protection Amendment in Florida Constitution
Florida Family Action along with a diverse coalition of citizen groups crossing racial, political, and religious lines, today filed a Motion to Intervene in Pareto v. Ruvin, the lawsuit initiated by homosexual activists seeking to declare Florida’s marriage laws unconstitutional.
Florida Family Policy Council Responds to Equality Florida’s Announcement of a Lawsuit That Attempts to Overturn Florida’s Marriage Protection Amendment
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, John Stemberger, President and General Counsel of the Florida Family Policy Council, issued the following statement in response to Equality Florida’s announcement that they are filing a federal lawsuit to attempt to overturn Florida’s Marriage Protection Amendment found in Article I, Section 27 of the Florida Constitution:
Bibles to be Distributed Today in Orange and Collier Counties Public Schools
On Thursday, January 16, 2014, the Florida Family Policy Council in coordination with World Changers of Florida, and local churches will be distributing copies of the Bible on several Florida public high school campuses in Orange and Collier Counties.
18 Pro-Life Events Across Florida in January 2014
Celebrating Life & Morning the Tragedy of Roe v Wade
Trail Life USA, Christian Alternative to the Boy Scouts of America, launched January 1
On Wednesday, January 1, 2014, Trail Life USA officially launched its outdoor adventure program for boys and young men nationwide.
Would you help us now with an end of year gift?
There are only 5 days until 2013 year-end giving opportunities come to a close at midnight on December 31st. Make your year-end tax deductible gift to the Florida Family Policy Council.
Christmas Teaches Us That God is Near
As we approach Christmas this year I am provoked by the thought that our God is near. He is not a far away God, distant or remote. Instead, the God who exists is one who came to seek and save the lost. He does not want distance or enmity between Him and His people.
2013 Accomplishments
A couple of the videos from our Annual Policy Awards Dinner showcase some of what we’ve accomplished this year.
As if the whole struggle depended on me alone
It was a cold day on January 20th, 1981 in Washington, D.C. Newly-elected President Ronald Wilson Reagan was giving his first inaugural address and, in closing, he pulled from history the story of a little-known hero named Martin Treptow.
8th Annual Policy Awards Dinner
We encourage you to watch the videos if you were not able to be part of our biggest event of the year. Thank you again for your support of our work.
Action Alert: Town Hall Meetings in Your Area on Casino Expansion & Common Core
Let your voice be heard in your local community on casino expansion and the Common Core education curriculum.
Special Notes
RECAP: Week #6- This week in Tallahassee…
Week 6 of the Florida Legislature has come to an end, and we are officially two-thirds of the way through session. As we come to this point of the 2024 Legislative Session, the pace of Tallahassee has definitely slowed in the committee process, while picking up steam in the main chambers of both the House and Senate. Two major victories crossed the finish line on the House side this week.
RECAP: Week #5 – This week in Tallahassee…
Week 5 of the Florida Legislature is over. As we reached the halfway mark of the 2023 Legislative Session, Tallahassee was full of action from both the halls of the legislature to the chambers of the Supreme Court.
Video Update: On the ground in Tallahassee today…
Aaron DiPietro, Florida Family Policy Council Legislative Affairs Director, was at the Supreme Court today for the oral arguments on whether the radical abortion-on-demand ballot initiative will be allowed to be on the 2024 General Election ballot here in Florida. In this video, Aaron along with Noah Fay, FFPC Media Producer, recap what took place during the oral arguments this morning.