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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.
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.
Special Notes
Full Steam Ahead…
Friends, we’re prayerful and hopeful that you will continue to make that investment in our work- especially this year, with the upcoming elections – so that we can continue to forge relationships, build networks of support, and prepare additional policy improvements for our state. Will you consider making another investment in our work?
Thanking God for Our Independence…
On behalf of everyone associated with Florida Family Voice, I want to wish you and your family a wonderful Independence Day holiday. We are celebrating our nation’s 248th anniversary of the day our forefathers declared independence from a tyrannical government in England. ‘Freedom’ was the word then and ‘Freedom’ is still the word today.
Vote No on 4 Campaign Launches to Defeat The Deceptive and Extreme Amendment 4
Today, Vote No On 4 Florida formally launched its multilingual campaign to defeat Amendment 4 on the upcoming November ballot with the unveiling of new websites in both English and Spanish and the rollout of its first campaign video entitled “Not What it Seems” which exposes the deceptive nature and extreme ramifications of Amendment 4.