Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) released the Family Issues Voting Record today, reporting on how Arizona’s 90 state legislators voted on the issues of life, marriage and family, and religious liberty. (more…)
BREAKING NEWS: CAP Releases Family Issues Voting Record
Posted in News on: May 16th, 2012
Posted by Aaron Baer
Aaron is the Communications Director at Center for Arizona Policy. He is continually amazed by the revelation of truth found in the gospel. While he anxiously awaits seeing Christ return in His glory, Aaron roots for the Chicago Cubs in their quest to win the World Series. He is unsure which will come first.
Religious Freedom Wins: Governor signs HB 2625
Posted in Religious Liberty on: May 12th, 2012
Religious Freedom Wins: Governor signs HB 2625
Law protects religious employers from being forced being forced to violate their religious beliefs
PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer has signed HB 2625, which protects religious employers from being forced to violate their religious beliefs by covering abortion-inducing drugs or contraception in their insurance plans.
The new law puts Arizona more in line with other states that do not have restrictive government mandates requiring coverage for these medications. (more…)
Posted by Aaron Baer
Aaron is the Communications Director at Center for Arizona Policy. He is continually amazed by the revelation of truth found in the gospel. While he anxiously awaits seeing Christ return in His glory, Aaron roots for the Chicago Cubs in their quest to win the World Series. He is unsure which will come first.
What do you mean by “strategic prayer”? Part I
Posted in Uncategorized on: May 3rd, 2012
In recognition of the National Day of Prayer on May 3, CAP Church Relations Director Pastor Terry Anderson has a three part blog series on the importance of praying strategically and with a purpose. This is part I.
Have you ever had a “weird” moment turn into a God-moment? I have!
Before a lunch meeting with friend, I offered to pray. He stopped me and said, “The Bible doesn’t say you have to pray before every meal. So, what is your motive for this prayer? What is your purpose for this prayer? Is it for God or for you?” I responded, “Wow, man! It’s just lunch!” (more…)
Posted by Terry Anderson
Pastor Terry Anderson is the new Church Relations Director at Center for Arizona Policy. Terry’s pastoral leadership experiences over the past 32 years as well as his heart for local churches, pastors, and their families are a huge asset to CAP and to Arizona. He’s a proud father of two great adult children, both serving Christ in ministry … If you don’t believe him, just ask and listen for a while!
ICYMI: War on Women? The Undeniable Roots of Pro-Life Feminism
Posted in Life on: May 2nd, 2012
Last week, the Arizona Republic ran two “Fact Checks” on statements made by Representative Terri Proud about the history of women supporting the pro-life movement.
In both cases, the Republic ignored the overwhelming evidence that Susan B. Anthony was a pro-life supporter and said Rep. Proud’s statements were not true. (more…)
Posted by Aaron Baer
Aaron is the Communications Director at Center for Arizona Policy. He is continually amazed by the revelation of truth found in the gospel. While he anxiously awaits seeing Christ return in His glory, Aaron roots for the Chicago Cubs in their quest to win the World Series. He is unsure which will come first.
Legislators Stand for Life
Posted in Life on: April 13th, 2012
On Tuesday, April 10, the Arizona House of Representatives passed HB 2036 by a vote of 37-22. HB 2036, called “The Mother’s Health and Safety Act”:
- Prohibits abortion after 20 weeks because of the safety risks to the mother and the pain endured by the preborn child.
- Ensures women have an ultrasound at least 24 hours prior to an abortion.
- Establishes an informed consent website which details the facts about fetal development, risks of abortion, and services available.
- Requires doctors performing surgical abortions to have admitting privileges at a hospital within thirty miles of the abortion facility.
Over the course of the one-hour floor debate, several members gave very heartfelt speeches as they explained their votes. Here are a few of the highlights.
Posted by Cathi Herrod
Cathi is President of Center for Arizona Policy. As a mom, lawyer and lifelong political junkie, Cathi's passion for the foundational values of life, marriage and family, and religious liberty stem from seeing how the culture impacts families, and how much public policy influences the culture.