New data shows a clear link between family stability and economic prosperity—will policymakers take action? HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania, a state with vast economic resources, ranks a troubling 34th in the nation for family stability, according to the newly...
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...
From the Desk of Thomas J. Shaheen, Vice President for Policy Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing to dismantle long standing family protections, starting with a complete overhaul of our divorce laws. This shift threatens the fundamental building block of our...
This symbolic bill would replace the state’s current husband/wife definition with any “two individuals,” ignoring the primary reason why the government is involved with marriage. (HARRISBURG, PA - July 2, 2024) Today, in an expression that places the desires of...
Watch below to see our informative webinar on the deceptively-named Respect for Marriage Act. We were joined by John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center and Breakpoint Radio Host, along with Judge Cheryl Allen, retired PA Superior Court Judge and Of Counsel...
Pennsylvania’s two-year legislative session (2021-2022) has wrapped up and there’s a lot that can be unpacked, with both significant victories along and a variety of challenges. Here’s a PA Family snapshot of the past session along with a look into the new session...
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"Outstanding"..."Very encouraging"..."Refreshing"..."I'm still in awe of Friday evening!" Pennsylvania Family Institute is privileged and grateful to receive these and many other compliments from those attending our annual Friends of the Family banquet - what has...
Join the Pennsylvania Family Institute and Chief Kelvin Cochran at the Pittsburgh Marriott North Saturday, May 21. Dinner tickets are $75 and sponsorship donation levels begin at $250. Click here for ticket information and sponsorship...
The following Q&A is an exclusive interview with Professor Paul Kengor on his new book, Takedown: From Communists to Progressives, How the Left Has Sabotaged Family and Marriage, and his views of the recent Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage. Interview...