On March 26, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in a case that has the potential to make a major impact in the widespread accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills). Chemical abortions are now the most common form of abortion in...
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England Bans Puberty Blockers
National Health Services (NHS) England has announced that it will ban the use of puberty blockers in children with gender dysphoria. According to an article in The Guardian, NHS determined that “there was not enough evidence to support the safety or clinical...
USCCB Issues Letter in Opposition to Proposed IVF Legislation
On Wednesday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a letter calling on senators to reject the Access to Family Building Act (S. 3612), which would establish a federal right to access IVF. The letter acknowledges “the often-painful experience...
Bishops Encourage Senate to Pass Child Tax Credit
This week, the Missouri Bishops joined the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in encouraging the U.S. Senate to pass the Child Tax Credit. The letter states, in part, “The Child Tax Credit is an important tool to help children and families in our state. As...
House Committee Hears Child Care Bill
The House Workforce and Infrastructure Development Committee on Wednesday heard testimony on a bill designed to address the lack of access to affordable child care in the state. HB 1488, sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields (R-St. Joseph), would create three separate tax...
House Conducts Hearing on SNAP Benefits Bill
The Missouri House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions held a hearing on Wednesday evening this week regarding a bill on the use of Federal SNAP Benefits within the state. HB 1777, sponsored by Representative Chad Perkins (R-Bowling Green), would lift the...