Q&A: Getting to Know Our 2025 Summer Interns At the Pennsylvania Family Institute, our mission to promote life, protect families, and preserve freedom extends far beyond today’s pressing policy battles. We're committed to investing in the next generation of...
The Pennsylvania Family Council strongly opposes House Bill 350, also known as the Uniform Parentage Act, due to serious concerns over the well-being of children and family integrity. This legislation threatens to entrench problematic court rulings and introduces...
Today’s teens are growing up in a world and culture that doesn’t just ignore biblical truth, but one that actively works to normalize everything that is in opposition to it. Teenagers are navigating a complex web of ideologies, many of which directly challenge or...
In a press conference held at the State Capitol on Monday, supporters from across Pennsylvania, including Senate leaders, impacted female athletes, and advocates from PA Family Council, called for immediate action from the House to pass SB9. As we reported last...
"If you don't believe marijuana has addictive qualities, then you're not paying attention." - PA State Rep. Craig Williams The addiction-for-profit marijuana industry has its sights set on Pennsylvania, and if we don’t speak up now, its influence may push our state...
Those who know me may be surprised to read that. Of course, I was beyond excited when I found out I was pregnant last January, and that excitement was genuine. But being pregnant was one thing—having a baby was another! See, I was one of the youngest in...
At the 2025 Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, Chief Strategy Officer Dan Bartkowiak hosted a vital panel on protecting children from harmful medical interventions tied to gender ideology. Featuring Senator Judy Ward (R-Altoona), Dr. Kurt Miceli of Do No Harm, and...
A Bad Deal for Pennsylvanians Governor Josh Shapiro continues to push for commercializing marijuana sales, with his plan for a 20 percent tax, which he is counting on to fuel his large increase in spending in his proposed 2026 state budget. Gov. Shapiro admitted he...
A Powerful Moment I will never forget this jaw-dropping and tear-inducing moment. The setting: A contentious debate on the floor of the Pennsylvania House Chamber. The topic: A proposed law adding health and safety regulations on abortion clinics and requiring...
Pennsylvania is facing a serious crisis when it comes to family stability. According to the newly released Family Structure Index, Pennsylvania ranks 34th in the nation—trailing behind states with far fewer economic resources. This ranking is not just a number; it...