Press Releases
Pennsylvania Ranks 34th in Family Strength—Falling Behind Less Affluent States
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...
Gov. Shapiro’s marijuana plan puts profits over public health and safety
(HARRISBURG, PA - February 4, 2025) Today’s budget remarks by Governor Josh Shapiro failed to address the significant costs that would befall Pennsylvanians with high-potency THC marijuana being marketed and sold for retail recreational use -- costs like a rise in...
A Win for Pennsylvania’s Children: President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation
(HARRISBURG, PA - January 29, 2025) Pennsylvania Family Institute applauds President Donald Trump for halting the use of federal funding and federal insurance to cover chemical and surgical mutilation of children that have harmed thousands of children across our...
Pennsylvania Tops List of Worst-Offending Children’s Hospitals Pushing So-Called “Sex Reassignment” Procedures on Minors
Two of the nation’s worst-offending hospitals are Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (HARRISBURG, PA - October 22, 2024) Pennsylvania Family Institute stood with medical watchdog Do No Harm at a press...
Stop the Harm: Report reveals thousands of young children being experimented on with “sex reassignment” drugs and procedures
(HARRISBURG, PA - October 8, 2024) Pennsylvania’s health care system has subjected thousands of children to harmful puberty blockers, so-called “sex-reassignment” drugs, and even irreversible surgeries on otherwise healthy bodies. A series of Right-To-Know requests...
PA Loves Life: Today’s 4th-Annual Pennsylvania March for Life Calls For the Protection of Preborn Children, Support for Mothers and Families
Marchers seek to be a voice for the voiceless and highlight the need for pro-life state policies. (HARRISBURG, PA - September 23, 2024) – Today is the fourth-annual Pennsylvania March for Life, what many state lawmakers say is the largest rally they have ever seen in...
Fourth-Annual Pennsylvania March for Life planned for Monday, September 23rd
National March for Life, PA Family Institute expects thousands at the front steps of the Capitol for rally and march. (HARRISBURG, PA) On Monday, September 23rd, the national March for Life and Pennsylvania Family Institute will join dozens of pro-life organizations...
Shapiro Administration Promises to Side with Abortion Industry Over Taxpayers
Governor Shapiro announces his administration will not defend Pennsylvania’s longstanding law to protect taxpayer funds from paying for elective abortions. (HARRISBURG, PA - July 16, 2024) In his first week in office, Governor Josh Shapiro, prioritized meeting...
PA House Passes Bill To Remove ‘One Man, One Woman’ Marriage Definition From State Law
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...
Take Back Title IX: Female Athletes Launch Nationwide Tour with Kickoff Event in Scranton, Next Stop in Lancaster on Friday
Current and former athletes, headlined by Riley Gaines, draw attention to the attack on women and girls' equal athletic opportunities, privacy, and safety. (HARRISBURG, PA ) The “Our Bodies, Our Sports - Take Back Title IX” nationwide bus tour kicked off in Scranton...
