Paul Smith, Executive Director, Citizen Impact
Consider the headlines from the last month: Politicians, who were elected to do what is best for the American people, bring the economy to the brink of default. A Florida mother, typically a child’s number one protector, has likely killed her toddler – and gotten away with it.… Read the rest
Kevin Theriot
ADF Senior Counsel – Church Project
Most would agree that a church should be able to open a school to ensure that its children get an education that conforms with its religious teachings. It follows that a church should be able to employ only those teachers who actually agree with its religious principles and apply them to their lives. … Read the rest
Senate Holds Hearing on Repeal of DOMA
Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing for Senator Dianne Feinstein’s (D – CA) bill S.598 , the Respect for Marriage Act. This deceptively titled proposal actually seeks to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act.… Read the rest
by Lindsay Field
The Marietta Daily Journal
ATLANTA – More than 7,000 Georgia students, including some in Cobb County, receive scholarships to attend private school under a state program. Still, though, some education groups are working for more clarity and transparency in the Georgia Tax Credit Scholarship Program law.… Read the rest
The Georgia General Assembly passed a new law in the 2011 session which places further restrictions and regulations on the use of booster seats. This law will affect Christian Preschools and Church Childcare centers that transport children. GA Transportation Fact Sheet for Child Care Providers is an excellent resource to help understand how the new law could affect your ministry.… Read the rest
By Rachel Devamithran, Liberty Counsel Intern and former AACS Legislative employee
Perhaps America’s Founding Fathers had a special celebration this last Independence Day as Liberty Counsel upheld the “truths to be self-evident,” through their settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to amend Florida’s Santa Rosa County School District’s Consent Decree last week.… Read the rest
On this Independence Day weekend, there is much to celebrate – and contemplate. As I speak in churches regularly, I meet people who are very concerned about the direction of our country – both morally and politically. The number one thing that gives me reason to celebrate is that Christians do care about our country, and they are not giving up on America.… Read the rest
Final update on the bills Citizen Impact has been tracking in the Georgia General Assembly:
Senate Bill 10 relating to the Sunday retail sale of alcohol. Passed House and Senate; signed by Governor Deal.. This will allow local municipalities to offer referendums, giving residents the option to vote on whether to allow the sale alcohol in retail stores on Sunday.… Read the rest