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New Gambling Study Released on Eve of Gambling Committee Meetings
Just days before Committee Week and the Florida Senate’s first meeting to discuss the future of gambling here, comes a new study that could become a valuable guide for lawmakers during their deliberations. 33 scholars have put together their 31 evidence-based propositions regarding state-sponsored gambling.
Introducing Trail Life USA
The name and visual branding for “Trail Life USA” were unveiled publicly for the first time to great applause and excitement by those gathered to launch a Christian alternative to the Boy Scouts of America.
OnMyHonor.Net announces new character building organization for boys
OnMyHonor.Net announced the creation of a new organization this week. Their mission is to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. The new program will be an exciting and motivating...
John Stemberger Statement on Marriage Decision
John Stemberger, president and general counsel of the Florida Family Policy Council, released the following statement on June 26, 2013 regarding the US Supreme Court's decisions on marriage:Today the U.S. Supreme Court has handed down two major decisions on marriage...
Marriage: What Will SCOTUS Do?
by Joseph Backholm Next week the Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision on same-sex marriage. The court will be deciding two lawsuits, challenging the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Prop. 8. Both of those laws...
Next Week America Stands at Another Crossroads in Her History
[This was sent on Friday, June 21 to our email subscribers. Sign up here if you'd like to receive future updates.] Dear friend, America stands at another crossroad in her history. Next week, likely on Monday but possibly Thursday, the United States Supreme Court will...
Governor Scott Signs FFPC Supported Bill “Infants Born Alive” Legislation at Florida Baptist Children’s Home
Governor Rick Scott signed a bill that the Florida Family Policy Council (FFPC) supported, HB 1139 to grant infants who survive abortion procedures the same rights as infants born naturally.
Final 2013 Legislative Report
The FFPC will continue standing for what’s right– even if at times we are standing alone. Thank you for joining us in our mission.
John Stemberger: Scouting is for honor, not sex and politics
“What kind of a message are we sending to our young people if the very leaders who are teaching Boy Scouts to be brave cannot even find the courage to stand firm and avoid caving in to peer pressure from Hollywood and political activists?”
An Open Letter to the Florida Senate Children & Families Committee Regarding Domestic Partnerships
Domestic partnerships are unnecessary, bad public policy, and are dangerous for a number of reasons that may not be immediately obvious.
John Stemberger on NPR about Boy Scout decision
John Stemberger on NPR about Boy Scouts considering allowing homosexual Scout leaders.
Reply to “Dear Conservative Christians: It’s OK to Evolve on LGBT Equality”
For Christians to “evolve” and embrace homosexual unions and LGBT demands about human identity would be to tear from our faith remarkable truths that are woven through all of Scripture; it would be to shred and tear God’s word and make Christianity into something it isn’t.
Let Scouting Principles Stand
If the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) departs from its longstanding policy and allows openly gay scoutmasters and scouts, it will destroy the legitimacy and security of this American institution.
News Roundup: December 21, 2012
On Twitter and on our Facebook page we keep you up to date with regular posts about our mission: life, marriage, family and liberty. We know you don’t spend your whole day online, so here’s a recap of this week’s stories.
News Roundup: November 30, 2012
On Twitter and on our Facebook page we keep you up to date with regular posts about our mission: life, marriage, family and liberty. We know you don’t spend your whole day online, so here’s a recap of this week’s stories.
Special Notes
ACTION ALERT: FL Supreme Court proposed abortion amendment oral arguments this Wednesday….
Please be in prayer for this critical decision which could set the stage for the most critical battle to defend the unborn on the state level in our lifetime!
RECAP: Week #4 – This week in Tallahassee…
Week 4 of the Florida Legislature is complete, with many significant victories along the way. However, Weeks 4 (and 5) are significant for another reason as well. Many of the subcommittees finish their workload during this time, which for practical reasons, means that if a bill hasn’t been heard at least in one committee by this time, it is most likely dead for this session. Although this does mean that sadly, time has run out for some of our priorities for this session, on the flip side, other dangerous and harmful bills we were opposing that have not had hearings up to now are also dead. Additionally, the winnowing of the field of legislation allows our team at FFPC to narrow in on the remaining priorities, to ensure they cross the finish line this session.
RECAP: Week #3 – This week in Tallahassee…
Over 200 grassroots supporters in Florida, from Pensacola to Miami, joined us in Tallahassee on Monday and Tuesday for our annual FFPC Pro-Life, Pro-Family Days! We had a remarkable time of fellowship including praise and worship, legislative instruction, worldview training, and updates from leading allies in the legislature. The entire event was a tremendous encouragement and a complete success!