This week the PA State Senate Education Committee advanced a bill to help students escape failing schools by providing them and their parents with a “lifeline” opportunity to choose a different school. What was striking (and frankly at times entertaining) was how...
By God’s grace, the prayers and engagement of many Pennsylvanians has helped to accomplish much this past year through PA Family. There really are small victories daily, and the impact of our work often comes without headlines. But there were many wins to report...
Independence Law Center praises today’s ruling, freeing religious ministries in Pennsylvania to carry out their mission. (HARRISBURG, PA – December 18, 2023) Today, in a 4-3 decision in CBM Ministries v. DOT, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania...
“The momentum around options for students has never been greater, which is why we stand here in Pennsylvania eager to provide students from across our state much needed options.” That was PA State Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-York) at a press conference today introducing...
As we excitedly anticipate Thanksgiving and Christmas, you may wonder if your children will be limited in celebrating because of their religious beliefs. Unfortunately, some schools view children entering their gates as children entering their kingdom, a kingdom...
(HARRISBURG, PA - October 31, 2023) On Monday, October 30th, the PA House of Representatives passed nearly unanimously the Religious Garb bill, Senate Bill 84, which would finally allow Pennsylvania to join every other state in the nation by removing current state...
Two bills have passed out of the State Senate, which would support transparency for parents and protect children from sexually explicit materials in schools. The bills now head to the State House. Protecting kids from sexually explicit books: The first is SB...
Nearly $14,000 per day in taxpayer dollars spent in 2022 on “sex reassignment” and transition-related services through state health insurance programs for children. (HARRISBURG, PA) A new report reveals over $20 million in Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars...
This month, a great new generosity opportunity is coming together for a new three-day giving event called FaithfulGive. This is a wonderful way to bless "Kingdom Causes" - organizations and ministries that align with Biblical values in service to the Lancaster...
(HARRISBURG, PA – September 13, 2023) Today, the Independence Law Center was in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania defending Joy El Ministries in the case, CBM Ministries v. DOT et al, involving misplaced government mandates that are hindering...