Press Releases
Football Coach’s SCOTUS Win: A Victory for Freedom
U.S. Supreme Court protects rights of high school football coach who was wrongly fired for brief prayer (HARRISBURG, PA) In a 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court ruled today in favor of Coach Joe Kennedy, a high school football coach who was fired for taking a knee and...
It’s Official: Roe v. Wade Overturned!
States like PA are now empowered to fully protect unborn life with the overturn of both the Roe and Casey decisions. (Harrisburg, PA) Today, in an incredible landmark ruling, the United States Supreme Court has officially overturned Roe v. Wade and Casey v Planned...
Bills to Empower Parents in Our Schools Pass PA Senate Education Committee
Enhanced parental notifications and protections against coercion in the classroom would improve Pennsylvania schools. (HARRISBURG, PA) Today, the PA Senate Education Committee passed the Empowering Families in Education Act (SB 1278), a bill that would help our kids...
PA Senate Shows Support for Women by Passing the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act
State lawmakers join state and national groups in support of women and girls by passing SB 1191 / HB 972 to ensure an equal and level playing field. (HARRISBURG, PA) - In a win for women and girls across our Commonwealth, the Senate has passed the Fairness in Women’s...
PA Family Hosts Press Conference with National Leaders to Highlight Fairness in Women’s Sports
State lawmakers will join with national groups to urge the Senate to pass the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, HB 972. (HARRISBURG, PA ) - Today, PA Family will host a press conference at 2pm in the Main Capitol Rotunda urging the Senate to pass HB 972, the Fairness in...
PA Senate Committee Votes to Support Women, Passes Fairness in Women’s Sports Act
HB 972 would ensure fairness for all in sports by allowing everyone to compete based on their sex. (HARRISBURG, PA) The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee just passed by a 7-4 vote the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, House Bill 972, which will preserve a fair...
Dozens of State Leaders to Supreme Court: Let States Decide Abortion Rules
Brief asks Court to allow states to decide whether to fund abortion providers through Medicaid Pennsylvania Family Institute joined Family Policy Alliance, Independence Law Center and over 30 other state organizations in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to let states...
PA House Votes to Protect Girl’s Sports
HB 972 – Fairness in Women’s Sports Act passes 115-84 (Harrisburg, PA) Tuesday, April 12, 2022 In a strong, bipartisan vote late this afternoon, the PA House of Representatives passed HB 972, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, by a vote of 115-84. “This important...
Victory: YouTube Reinstates Video of Gubernatorial Forum After Public Outcry
YouTube says it was a mistake to remove the forum’s livestream from Pennsylvania Family Institute’s channel. (HARRISBURG, PA) Following significant media attention, public criticism and an appeal by Pennsylvania Family Institute, YouTube has reversed its shocking...
A Win for Women: Fairness in Women’s Sports Act Passes PA House Education Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexis Sneller, asneller@pafamily.org, 717-545-0600 In a (15-9) vote, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, House Bill 972, passes through committee, which would ensure that women are not forced to compete against biological men...
