CTV News Update CTV Memo December 9, 2019 Right to Life Petition Update: One Week to Go! Have you signed the dismemberment abortion ban petition? With only one week left before the requested deadline, time is running out. Our friends at Right to Life of Michigan estimate that they will reach the deadline for the Dismemberment Ban petition with approximately 363,000 of 340,000 need signatures. Petitions should be postmarked no later than December 13th to allow adequate time to be counted. We ask that everyone continue to circulate petitions so that Right to Life can reach their goal of 400,000 to provide a cushion in case some signatures are not valid. Please join us as we reach the final push to ban the horrific practice of dismemberment abortion in Michigan. Please click here to request petitions. Gambling Expansion in Michigan Legislation removing restrictions on casinos in Michigan passed the house earlier this week, which some fear would open doors to allowing gambling special interest groups to have more influence in elections. The bill would loosen restrictions on background checks for those seeking to obtain casino licenses, and allow individuals with criminal convictions to obtain casino licenses after a waiting period. Part of a larger package of bills passed earlier this year, HB 4307 has seen support from the three major casinos in Detroit, MGM Grand, MotorCity, and Greektown. This package of legislation moves to legalize betting on professional sports, online gambling, and loosen controls on the gambling industry. CTV has historically opposed efforts to expand gambling interests in our state, due to the potential for harm that exists in allowing loosely restricted gambling to occur. We believe that tax revenue should not be the sole driving force behind the creation of legislation, but should be accompanied by a consideration of the moral and financial impact these laws could have on the people of Michigan. You can read the full story here. CTV's Legislative Tracking Staying on top of legislation coming out of Lansing is never easy. With 110 state representatives and 38 senators, bills are introduced, debated, amended, passed, and rejected on a weekly basis. When it comes to traditional values issues, CTV strives to keep you informed and up to date on the current legislative cycle. That's why we have created a place where you can view bills that have been proposed in the Michigan House and Senate, and see where we stand on the issues. Visit our website here to see the full list of legislation. Check back frequently as we update the list, and stay tuned to CTV for updates! US Supreme Court Refrains from Ruling in Kentucky Ultrasound Law Since 2017, abortion service providers must perform an ultrasound on the mother seeking an abortion, while showing and describing what is occurring. The purpose according to supporters is to make the fetal heartbeat audible to the mother before making her decision. This decision comes as a big win to pro-life advocates, who will not have the support of the governor’s office in Kentucky following the 2019 elections. The ACLU appealed the legislation to the Supreme Court, claiming that it goes against medical ethics. However, the Court chose not to hear the case, without presenting a reason why. Kentucky’s pro-life measures will remain in place, but the court is slated to hear other abortion laws related to doctors rights in 2020. Read the full story here. DONATE TO CTV Citizens for Traditional Values relies on the support of grassroots activists and concerned citizens who care about preserving, protecting, and promoting traditional values in Lansing and our local communities. Click here to donate now. Citizens for Traditional Values | PO Box 80295, Lansing, MI 48908 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!