by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 24, 2025 | In Vitro Fertilization, Respect for Life
On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order that asked for a list of policy recommendations to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and “aggressively reduce out-of-pocket and health plan costs for such treatments.” “As pastors, we see the suffering...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 24, 2025 | Faith
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said. On Tuesday he was diagnosed with double pneumonia but on Wednesday showed “slight improvement,” according to the Vatican. The...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 24, 2025 | Legislation
It has been just over six weeks since the 2025 session of the Missouri General Assembly began. Of the over 2,300 bills that have been filed, the MCC has positions on nearly 100 of them. To see the bills the MCC is tracking, click here. If you missed the first...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 14, 2025 | Education
The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday heard testimony on a bill meant to protect the rights of religious student groups at public universities. SB 160, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hudson (R – Cape Fair), would prevent universities from denying a religious student...
by Kathleen Lavery | Feb 14, 2025 | Family Life, Pornography, Respect for Life
The House Committee on Children and Families voted “Do Pass” on HB 236. The bill, authored by Representative Sherri Gallick (R – Belton), would establish civil liability and penalty to internet pornography companies that allow minors to access their content....
