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06/12/2026

🚨 Pennsylvania's latest ma*****na bill just FAILED in the Senate, but unfortunately it isn't dead yet.

Senate Bill 49, a top priority for the ma*****na industry and would create a new Ma*****na Control Board, was voted down 27 to 23. But instead of moving on, lawmakers used a procedural maneuver to keep the bill alive, meaning it could come back for another vote.

This is a dangerous bill for our state, and it can be a Trojan horse for forcing your community to have pot shops selling ma*****na for recreational use. SB49 would hand all regulatory decisions to an unelected board, subsidize ma*****na access with taxpayer dollars, and move Pennsylvania one step closer to the ma*****na industry's ultimate goal: recreational legalization.

Meanwhile, Governor Shapiro continues pushing for recreational ma*****na as part of budget negotiations.

So while SB49 failed—for now—the debate is far from over. Stay informed, because what happens next could have major consequences for you and your community. Visit pafamily.org.

"Killing is not medicine."Our own Tom Shaheen sat down with LNP to explain why physician-assisted su***de is not real he...
06/11/2026

"Killing is not medicine."

Our own Tom Shaheen sat down with LNP to explain why physician-assisted su***de is not real healthcare. Every person possesses inherent dignity and worth, regardless of age, illness, or disability. Physician-assisted su***de undermines the principle that healthcare should heal, comfort, and care, not intentionally end life. Rather than offering death as a solution to suffering, Pennsylvania should invest in compassionate alternatives such as high-quality palliative care, pain management, mental health support, and hospice services that affirm the value of every human life.

Visit pafamily.org/assistedsu***de for more information.

PA Family is sad to share that HB 836, the IVF "Wild West" bill has passed the House by a vote of 147-55.Instead of help...
06/09/2026

PA Family is sad to share that HB 836, the IVF "Wild West" bill has passed the House by a vote of 147-55.

Instead of helping families, HB 836 seeks to removes all safety guidelines and accountability for the multi-billion-dollar IVF industry. They win, and life loses.

House Bill 836 seeks to prohibit the Commonwealth from “interfering” with assisted reproductive technology (ART) like in vitro fertilization (IVF). Without a law to replace it, this would make it impossible for legislators to place important safety standards and guardrails in place. If successful, concerns around eugenics, large numbers of embryos created & destroyed, and scientific experimentation would be prohibited from being regulated.

While the desire to help families is good, we must do it in a way that helps and not hurts. HB 836 won’t help families or the well-being of children – instead, it will benefit the $35 billion dollar industry behind IVF.

VIsit pafamily.org to learn more about this issue and stay informed. Join us in praying that this bill dies in the PA Senate.

🚨 Pennsylvania lawmakers are voting on HB 836, a bill that would give the fertility industry unprecedented protections w...
06/08/2026

🚨 Pennsylvania lawmakers are voting on HB 836, a bill that would give the fertility industry unprecedented protections while limiting future oversight and accountability.

HB 836 isn't just about access to IVF. HB 836 would make it much harder for lawmakers to establish commonsense safeguards surrounding assisted reproductive technology, including concerns about embryo destruction, genetic selection, eugenic screening, and other emerging reproductive technologies.

Families navigating infertility deserve support, transparency, and protection, but this bill would give a billion-dollar industry the ability to operate without guardrails and less accountability.

Should an industry involved in creating human life have less oversight than many other industries in Pennsylvania?

Contact your state legislators today and urge them to vote NO on HB 836.

06/05/2026

What do pregnancy centers really do?

They provide medically accurate information, free ultrasounds, parenting support, material resources, fatherhood programs, and compassionate life-affirming care for women facing unexpected pregnancies.

Every day, pregnancy resource centers help women make informed decisions, connect families to vital resources, and fill critical gaps in maternal health care. They support mothers, fathers, and babies with practical help and hope when it's needed most.

This is what real support and filling in the gaps looks like. Because her health matters. Her future matters.

And every woman deserves access to the information and care she needs to make an informed choice.

The PA Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative and pregnancy respurce centers across the Commonwealth are helping men, women, children, and families day in and day out.

Visit papregnancy.com to support them today! Visit pafamily.org to stay informed and join us in our fight for life.

đź“° PA Family in the News"The court is really looking to make policy. Pennsylvania shouldn't be forced to fund abortion th...
06/03/2026

đź“° PA Family in the News

"The court is really looking to make policy. Pennsylvania shouldn't be forced to fund abortion through their tax dollars."

— Dan Bartkowiak, Pennsylvania Family Institute

As Attorney General Dave Sunday appeals a court ruling that could pave the way for taxpayer-funded abortion, Our own Dan Bartkowiak explains why this case is so important to you as a taxpayer in Pennsylvania.

Read the whole story from Live Action at the link in the comments

Stay informed: pafamily.org

06/02/2026

🚨 Pennsylvania House Democrat leadership has now re-referred Senate Bill 9, the Save Women's Sports Act, FOUR TIMES.

Today, Representative Kate Klunk attempted to bring SB 9 up for a vote in the Children & Youth Committee. Chair McNeil shut it down with the support of House Democrats. Later in the meeting, SB 9 was brought up again, only to be re-referred once more.

If this sounds familiar, it's because it is. This marks the fourth time Democrat leadership has kicked the can down the road instead of allowing a vote on the Save Women's Sports Act.

It has now been one year since Senate Bill 9 passed the Pennsylvania Senate and was sent to the Pennsylvania House, where it remains stalled.

Women and girls deserve fairness, safety, and privacy in sports. Yet Democrat House leadership continues to use procedural maneuvers to avoid a vote on legislation that polling consistently shows is widely supported by 80% of Americans.

We're grateful for Representative Kate Klunk and her tireless efforts to bring SB 9 forward. Pennsylvania women and girls deserve a fair playing field.

📢 Stay informed and continue contacting your legislators at pafamily.org.

"The health of mothers and families depends on pregnancy centers."This morning, we were at the PA Capitol for the PA Pre...
06/01/2026

"The health of mothers and families depends on pregnancy centers."

This morning, we were at the PA Capitol for the PA Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative's Day of Advocacy, celebrating and advocating for the work of pregnancy centers across the state.

These pregnancy centers serve women, children, and families every day in their local communities. They provide practical support, material resources, education, and compassionate care to those facing unexpected pregnancies and parenting challenges.

We're grateful for the dedicated pregnancy centers and the directors who so tirelessly fill the gap of maternal care and support mothers, fathers, and children every day.

Visit papregnancy.com or contact your local pregnancy center to get involved, and visit pafamily.org to stay up to date on how you can fight for mothers and children in Pennsylvania.

05/29/2026

Every child deserves to be welcomed with care, and every parent deserves support. We recently toured Morning Star Pregnancy Services here in Central PA and saw firsthand how they’re serving families with compassion, practical resources, and medical care.

From counseling rooms designed to provide a calm and safe environment, to ultrasound services, parenting education, STI/STD testing, and a baby boutique stocked with diapers, wipes, and essentials, Morning Star walks alongside mothers, fathers, and families through every stage of pregnancy and beyond.

We’re grateful for the staff, volunteers, and donors who make this ministry possible and for the countless lives being impacted through their work.

If you’re looking for a way to support families in your community, consider partnering with your local pregnancy center. And if you or someone you know is facing an unexpected pregnancy, help is available.

Follow them and learn more here: Support Morning Star

05/28/2026

The new legislative session is heating up in Pennsylvania, and several major bills could reshape sports, free speech, and IVF policy in our Commonwealth.

Here are 3 we’re watching closely:
House Bills 1902–1905 would expand so-called “hate crimes” laws using broad, vague language that could open the door to anonymous complaints and create a chilling effect on free speech and First Amendment protections.

House Bill 836 would dramatically reduce oversight of the IVF industry, creating what many are calling a “Wild West” approach to embryo creation, experimentation, and the handling of human life, with virtually no ethical guardrails in place.

And Senate Bill 9, the Save Women’s Sports Act, continues to be stalled by House Democrat leadership, leaving female athletes in Pennsylvania without clear protections for fair competition.

These decisions could move quickly. Make your voice heard and stay informed on how to take action at pafamily.org.

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