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Welcome to 2024. We want to make you aware of some extremely important issues we've been monitoring that will need your attention! Stay tuned in the coming weeks for next steps.

Welcome to 2024. We want to make you aware of some extremely important issues we've been monitoring that will need your attention! Stay tuned in the coming weeks for next steps.

• In December, Michigan legislators proposed policy (watch here) to regulate homeschool families based on an outrageous claim that children are more at risk for abuse if they are homeschooled. Despite this blatant falsehood, it’s become a talking point for the Attorney General and those who want to register and regulate homeschooled children. We're working closely with MiCHN and others to protect your rights. Michigan law says that parents have the right to "determine and direct the care, teaching, and education of their children."

There is no bill introduced yet. We'll keep you updated as anything progresses and we'll need your voice!  

• Bills have also been introduced (SB 678-681) to legalize physician assisted suicide. CTV is committed to protecting life from conception until natural death and will be working with others to have your voice heard on this issue. At this time, we continue to monitor these bills and will keep you informed. Hearings for these bills are not being held yet, but stay tuned for future updates and action alerts!

As you've seen continually this past year, elections have consequences! We are preparing to launch our Pews to the Polls program for the elections later this year. We hope you'll engage—whether helping us with your time, talent or treasure (Donate here) and/or consider running for one of the many local offices in your area. School boards, townships and county offices need good people on their boards! This is one way you can make a significant difference in your community.

National School Choice Week EVENT:

We wholeheartedly supports educational choice and freedom for the parents of Michigan. We hope to see you Tuesday for this event! Details here:

What: Celebrate National School Choice Week by visiting the Senate and House galleries, meeting with legislators and others in the school choice movement, completing a scavenger hunt, and more!

When: Tuesday, January 23, 8:30AM – 2PM

Where: The Mackinac Room, 5th floor of the Anderson House Office Building, 100 N. Captiol Ave Lansing, MI 48933

Schedule & RSVP: Click here to see the order of events and to RSVP.

ACTION ALERT:

Tell Biden not to undermine free speech and human dignity!

Biden's Health & Human Services department is accepting public feedback on a proposed World health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Preparedness Agreement that could undermine free speech and human dignity. The Family Research Council has put together an excellent resource to help you make your voice heard on this important rule.

The period for public comment on this proposal ends Monday, Jan 22nd. So please don't hesitate to quickly send your email!

Click here to email the Biden administration and explain your opposition to this agreement!

Appeals court rejects Biden admin's attempt to force ER doctors to perform abortions

Earlier this month, we saw a huge victory for women, children and healthcare professionals. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th circuit ruled unanimously that the Biden administration cannot use the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act to force emergency room doctors to perform abortions. Praise God for this win! Click here for the full article from "Alliance Defending Freedom."