Resources for Responsible Christian Citizenship Urgent: Need Your Voice Heard by the Redistricting Commission You can help restore election integrity by speaking at a Redistricting Commission. Having fair districts from which to elect representation is square one in the battle for election integrity, and that maps being proposed today will last for the next 10 years. Join us in advocating for maps that are fair based on geography and population to ensure that every citizen has a voice. MICRC Public Hearing (10-22) - FRIDAY (This afternoon) The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is conducting a public hearing. DeVos Place, Steelcase Ballroom, Grand Rapids, MI - 1:00-8:00 p.m., Recess from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Meeting notice/ Time and location Public comment or RSVP sign-up Zoom webinar link (scheduled to open shortly before meeting start time) MICRC Public Hearing (10-25) - MONDAY The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is conducting a public hearing. Treetops Resort, Gaylord, MI - 1:00-8:00 p.m., Recess from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Meeting notice/ Time and location Public comment or RSVP sign-up Zoom webinar link (scheduled to open shortly before meeting start time) MICRC Public Hearing (10-26) The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is conducting a public hearing. The Dort Financial Center, Flint, MI - 1:00-8:00 p.m., Recess from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Meeting notice/ Time and location Public comment or RSVP sign-up Zoom webinar link (scheduled to open shortly before meeting start time) MICRC Meeting (10-27) The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is conducting a meeting. Michigan State University Union, Lake Huron Room. Watch [link removed] for more details. Pro-Family & ProLife Update Proposed Pro-Life, Pro-Family Tax Policy for Michigan From our friends at Michigan Family Forum: "The Senate Finance Committee heard testimony on HB 4644, legislation to allow pregnant women to count their unborn child as an exemption on their taxes as long as they were getting prenatal care. In addition to promoting the health of the mother and the baby, the measure would provide important tax relief to young, growing families. Finally, the proposal would help create a culture of life by helping taxpayers view the unborn child the same as they view their born children. The idea was first promoted by MFF and has already passed the House. It is expected that there are sufficient votes to move the legislation out of the Finance Committee and to the full Senate." Read the legislation here. US Senate Expected to Vote on Women's Health Protection Act Soon "If enacted, the Women’s Health Protection Act would endanger essentially all state-level abortion restrictions, existing state and federal conscience protection laws, and various provisions limiting taxpayer funding for abortions," stated DeVos Center Policy Analyst Melanie Israel. In short, if passed, H.R. 3755 would allow federal tax dollars to fund abortion, codify Roe in the US legal code, and override more than 500 state laws protecting the unborn. The bill is now on the Senate calendar for it's second reading, and a vote is expected any day. Contact the Senate and let them know your thoughts on this important bill. White House Lifts Abortion Referral Ban on Family Planning Services The Biden administration recently reversed a ban on abortion referrals by family planning clinics, lifting a Trump-era restriction. "The taxpayers of America should not be forced to have any part in ending the lives of innocent unborn human beings! Elections can have horrible consequences." CTV remains steadfast in the commitment to defend the lives of the unborn and will not rest until injustices like this cease. Read more. Religious Liberty Michigan Senate Adopts Resolution in Support of Religious Liberty  CTV applauds Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and Senator Kurt VanderWall for this Michigan Senate resolution in support of religious liberty. This document is well worth reading and taking to heart. We pray that our government will protect the unalienable and Constitutional rights given to us by God Himself! Read the language of Senate Resolution 88. Education Choice Michigan House, Senate OK bills creating tax credits for school scholarships Both houses of the Michigan Legislature passed bills earlier this week that would provide tax credits to residents who contributed to a scholarship program for students to use on alternative or supplemental education, including nonpublic schools. These bills represent a creative approach toward empowering parents to make educational choices in the best interest of their children. Read more. Consider How You Can Support CTV Citizens for Traditional Values relies on the support of grassroots activists and concerned citizens who care about preserving, protecting, and promoting the faith-based values that sustain good governance. Your prayer support and financial contributions enable us to be effective as we stand for truth in local communities, Lansing, and beyond. Donate now! 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