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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...
Special Notes
Week 7 of 9: Insider’s Report – Legislative Session
Week 7 has come to a close and featured some incredible advances on several of our top priority bills even in the face of ugly and fierce opposition. The week began Monday afternoon with HB 5, the late-term abortion ban protecting the unborn after 15 weeks, which passed the final Senate committee stop.
Our annual dinner speaker this year is…
Our speaker this year is Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee. The Babylon Bee is a conservative Christian news satire website that publishes satirical articles on topics including religion, politics, current events, and public figures. It has been referred to in the media as the Christian version of The Onion.
Week 6 of 9: Insider’s Report – Legislative Session
Week 6 has come and gone and session is over two-thirds complete! This week was filled with exciting advances on three of our top priority bills! On Monday, Rep. Brad Drake presented HB 687, the Free Speech for Healthcare Practitioners Act, in its first House committee Professions and Public Health.