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This Week Inside The Capitol
March 1, 2010
New Speaker of the Assembly Sworn-In • Poll reveals voters legislative priorities • Committees begin discussing 2010 legislation • Important Legislation is scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
February 25, 2010
News and Views from California's Capitol
Generation Next: Who Are the Millenials? • www.PornHarms.com - New Web Site Creates Coaliliton • Amid Voters Dissatisfaction, Legislators Introduce Over 1300 Bills • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
February 22, 2010
Governor Schwarzenegger withdraws and resubmits Senator Maldonado's nomination • Legislature hastily approving budget deficit measure before deadline • More than 1200 bills introduced last week • Important Legislation is scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
February 18, 2010
News and Views from California's Capitol
This Nation Under God • New Poll Finds Americans Increasingly Opposed to Assisted Suicide • State Legislature Once Again Demonstrates its Dysfunction • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
February 16, 2010
"Bill introduction" deadline looms • Maldonado failed confirmation impact on budget and policy • Governor's budget proposals in committee • Important Legislation is scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
February 11, 2010
News and Views from California's Capitol
That's It? Tebow Ad Unmasks the Abortion Movement • Planned Parenthood Contiues Efforts to Undermine Parents • New Study Reveals Disturbing Trend In Television Programming • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
February 8, 2010
Public Reviews new 2010 legislation • State attempts at address California's cash flow problem • Sen. Abel Maldonado's Lt. Governor Confirmation Hearings • Important Legislation is scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
February 4, 2010
News and Views from California's Capitol
Father - and Mother - Know Best • The Federal Trial Against the People of California and Proposition 8 - We've Only Just Begun • 2010 Legislative Year Comes into Focus • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
January 25, 2010
Governor Schwarzenegger and legislators spend time in DC • State Controller John Chiang warns Governor and Legislature • Legislature's "house of origin" dealine looms • Important Legislation is scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
January 21, 2010
News and Views from California's Capitol
Sticks and Stones • California's Proposition 71 - A $3,000,000,000 Bait and Switch • Budget season begins where it left off • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
January 19, 2010
Legislators and their staff return to the Capitol • Legislative Budget Committees continue reviewing budget proposal • Important Legislation is scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
January 14, 2010
News and Views from California's Capitol
Marriage on Trial: What's at Stake • Disturbing Study Strongly Links Child Porn Use and Child Molestation • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
January 11, 2010
Governor Schwarzenegger's 2010 Budget Released • Governor calls 8th Special Session in 2 years • Legislator's routinely ignore rule prohibiting bill reintroductions • Important Legislation is scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
January 7, 2010
News and Views from California's Capitol
They're Back: Legislators Return to Sacramento • The Changing Faces of the Pro-Life Movement • Religious Freedom Sunday is this Sunday, January 10th • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
January 4, 2010
2010 Legislative Session Begins • Committees hastily consider 2009 bills, as new bills are introduced • Estimated $20 Billion budget deficit focus of 2010 • Important Legislation is scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
December 17, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Protects First Amendment Rights of Privacy • The Impact of the Recession on U.S. Marriages • Complexities of Modern Faith • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
December 10, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus • The Proliferation of Pornography and the Destruction of the American Family • The Next Speaker of the Assembly? • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
December 3, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Media Violence Cause and Effect • Adoption in the United States: A Survey of Adoptive Parents • CNN Poll Finds 61% of Americans Oppose Tax-Funded Abortions • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
November 19, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Difficult Lessons Learned • Rise in STDs Impacts Teens and Young Adults Despite Comprehensive Sex Education Programs • Do Children and Teens Benefit from Church Activity? • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
November 12, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Abstinence is the best policy • Parents Matter • Polls Find Californians Weary of Homesexual Marriage Ballot Measure • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
November 5, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Maine Citizens Vote to Uphold the Traditional Definition of Marriage • Pure Religion • Water Deal Reached, Headed to Governor and the November 2010 Ballot • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
October 29, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Marriage: Institutional Model vs. Soul-Mate Model • No Longer Turning a Blind Eye • A Great Opportunity for You to Make a Real Difference • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
October 22, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Divisive Question • Latest Poll Reveals Dismal Approval Ratings for Congress and California's U.S. Senators • Governor's flip-flops damage trust, jeopardize water deal • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
October 15, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
How Low Can They Go? • "The people of California have the right to practice caution" • Governor Signs Homosexual Bills over Vocal Objections • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
October 8, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Encouraging News - Attitudes are Changing • Masquerading as safety • Water Deal or Governor Vetoes • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
October 1, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Hollywood's Disconnect about Polanski • Initiative Process under assault, but remains people's vehicle for change • Marriage Battle Continues in the Golden State • New Report Details Life-saving Impact of Pregnancy Resource Center • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
September 24, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Gender Identity and the EEOC • Shifting the Burden -- California Tax Overhaul Plan Nearing Completion • On The Governor's Desk • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
September 17, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Perry v Schwarzenegger Trial Approaches • The California Legislature Adjourns for 2009 • See You At The Pole • Local Links
January 25, 2010
Governor Schwarzenegger and legislators spend time in DC • State Controller John Chiang warns Governor and Legislature • Legislature's "house of origin" dealine looms • Important Legislation is scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
January 21, 2010
News and Views from California's Capitol
Sticks and Stones • California's Proposition 71 - A $3,000,000,000 Bait and Switch • Budget season begins where it left off • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
January 19, 2010
Legislators and their staff return to the Capitol • Legislative Budget Committees continue reviewing budget proposal • Important Legislation is scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
January 14, 2010
News and Views from California's Capitol
Marriage on Trial: What's at Stake • Disturbing Study Strongly Links Child Porn Use and Child Molestation • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
January 11, 2010
Governor Schwarzenegger's 2010 Budget Released • Governor calls 8th Special Session in 2 years • Legislator's routinely ignore rule prohibiting bill reintroductions • Important Legislation is scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
January 7, 2010
News and Views from California's Capitol
They're Back: Legislators Return to Sacramento • The Changing Faces of the Pro-Life Movement • Religious Freedom Sunday is this Sunday, January 10th • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
January 4, 2010
2010 Legislative Session Begins • Committees hastily consider 2009 bills, as new bills are introduced • Estimated $20 Billion budget deficit focus of 2010 • Important Legislation is scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
December 17, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Protects First Amendment Rights of Privacy • The Impact of the Recession on U.S. Marriages • Complexities of Modern Faith • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
December 10, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus • The Proliferation of Pornography and the Destruction of the American Family • The Next Speaker of the Assembly? • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
December 3, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Media Violence Cause and Effect • Adoption in the United States: A Survey of Adoptive Parents • CNN Poll Finds 61% of Americans Oppose Tax-Funded Abortions • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
November 19, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Difficult Lessons Learned • Rise in STDs Impacts Teens and Young Adults Despite Comprehensive Sex Education Programs • Do Children and Teens Benefit from Church Activity? • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
November 12, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Abstinence is the best policy • Parents Matter • Polls Find Californians Weary of Homesexual Marriage Ballot Measure • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
November 5, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Maine Citizens Vote to Uphold the Traditional Definition of Marriage • Pure Religion • Water Deal Reached, Headed to Governor and the November 2010 Ballot • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
October 29, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Marriage: Institutional Model vs. Soul-Mate Model • No Longer Turning a Blind Eye • A Great Opportunity for You to Make a Real Difference • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
October 22, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Divisive Question • Latest Poll Reveals Dismal Approval Ratings for Congress and California's U.S. Senators • Governor's flip-flops damage trust, jeopardize water deal • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
October 15, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
How Low Can They Go? • "The people of California have the right to practice caution" • Governor Signs Homosexual Bills over Vocal Objections • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
October 8, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Encouraging News - Attitudes are Changing • Masquerading as safety • Water Deal or Governor Vetoes • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
October 1, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Hollywood's Disconnect about Polanski • Initiative Process under assault, but remains people's vehicle for change • Marriage Battle Continues in the Golden State • New Report Details Life-saving Impact of Pregnancy Resource Center • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
September 24, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Gender Identity and the EEOC • Shifting the Burden -- California Tax Overhaul Plan Nearing Completion • On The Governor's Desk • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
September 17, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Perry v Schwarzenegger Trial Approaches • The California Legislature Adjourns for 2009 • See You At The Pole • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
September 10, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
President Obama visits your child’s classroom • Remembering 9/11/01 • Final week of the Legislature sees Leno bills approved and an unexpected resignation • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
September 8, 2009
Final Week of 2009 Legislative Session Begins• $1.2 Billion Cuts To Department of Corrections Remains on Legislative Docket • High Hopes for Water Resolution • Legislature Voting on Anti-Family and Anti-Marriage Bills
Dateline Sacramento
September 3, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
President Obama Is Scheduled to Address the Nation's Children • California Attempts to "Race to the Top" for Federal Education Funding • Wait No More: Finding Families for California's Waiting Kids • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
August 31, 2009
Two Weeks Remain, Corrections Budget Cuts Still Top Priority • Water Conference Committee Begins • Legislature Ready To Vote On Leno Bills • Only Floor Action Scheduled
Dateline Sacramento
August 27, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Harvey Milk Day Quest Continues • Evangelical Lutheran Church Abandons Biblical Foundations To Approve Same-sex Clergy • What Is Truth? • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
August 24, 2009
Legislature focuses on water issues • $1.2 Billion Corrections cut passes Senate, fails in Assembly • Governor's pension reform opposed by unions • Leno's bills remain on Assembly Floor • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
August 20, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Budget Deal Part II: Correction's Cuts Will Be Ugly • Water Takes Center Stage • Proposition 8 Begin Journey Through Federal Courts • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
August 17, 2009
Legislature Returns, budget issues unresolved • Department of Corrections Cuts A Top Priority • California's Culture Battle Waged In State Assembly • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
August 13, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Budget Battle Continues: Steinberg v. Schwarzenegger • APA Refuses to Acknowledge Sexual Orientation Can Change • Alameda Families Files Lawsuit Over District’s Homosexual Curriculum • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
August 6, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
New Study Reinforces that Fathers are Critically Important to Child Development • New Field Poll Examines Changing Voter's Demographics In California • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
July 30, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Budget Signed, Blue Pencil Activity and Continued Deficits • Rise in Cohabitation in Young Adults has Not Changed Desire for Life-long Marriages • The Faith of African Americans • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
July 27, 2009
Legislature Approve Most of the Budget Deal • Legislature Recess, Budget Issues Remain • Senator Leno's Bills Still on Assembly Floor • Results From Last Week Committee Hearings
This Week Inside The Capitol
July 20, 2009
Governor and Legislature Near Budget Deal • Legislature's Summer Recess on Hold • Senator Leno's Bills Still on Assembly Floor • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
July 16, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Santa Ana Comes Together To Pray• Downgrades, Layoffs and Strikes Spur Budget Discussion • Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings Begin • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
July 13, 2009
Governor and Legislature Resume Budget Talks • Legislature's Summer Recess Pending • Senator Leno's Bills on Assembly Floor • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
July 10, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Protests, Boycotts and Word Wars • Actions Have Consequences • The Faith of America's Hispanics • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
July 6, 2009
No Budget Fixes Yet, Deficit Now $26 Billion • Last Week of Policy Hearings • SB 54 Circumvent Proposition 8 • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
July 3, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Budget Impasse Results in IOUs • Proposition 8 Begins Journey Through Federal Courts • Leno's Bills Undermines The Family • Local Links
September 10, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
President Obama visits your child’s classroom • Remembering 9/11/01 • Final week of the Legislature sees Leno bills approved and an unexpected resignation • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
September 8, 2009
Final Week of 2009 Legislative Session Begins• $1.2 Billion Cuts To Department of Corrections Remains on Legislative Docket • High Hopes for Water Resolution • Legislature Voting on Anti-Family and Anti-Marriage Bills
Dateline Sacramento
September 3, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
President Obama Is Scheduled to Address the Nation's Children • California Attempts to "Race to the Top" for Federal Education Funding • Wait No More: Finding Families for California's Waiting Kids • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
August 31, 2009
Two Weeks Remain, Corrections Budget Cuts Still Top Priority • Water Conference Committee Begins • Legislature Ready To Vote On Leno Bills • Only Floor Action Scheduled
Dateline Sacramento
August 27, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Harvey Milk Day Quest Continues • Evangelical Lutheran Church Abandons Biblical Foundations To Approve Same-sex Clergy • What Is Truth? • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
August 24, 2009
Legislature focuses on water issues • $1.2 Billion Corrections cut passes Senate, fails in Assembly • Governor's pension reform opposed by unions • Leno's bills remain on Assembly Floor • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
August 20, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Budget Deal Part II: Correction's Cuts Will Be Ugly • Water Takes Center Stage • Proposition 8 Begin Journey Through Federal Courts • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
August 17, 2009
Legislature Returns, budget issues unresolved • Department of Corrections Cuts A Top Priority • California's Culture Battle Waged In State Assembly • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
August 13, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Budget Battle Continues: Steinberg v. Schwarzenegger • APA Refuses to Acknowledge Sexual Orientation Can Change • Alameda Families Files Lawsuit Over District’s Homosexual Curriculum • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
August 6, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
New Study Reinforces that Fathers are Critically Important to Child Development • New Field Poll Examines Changing Voter's Demographics In California • Local Links
Dateline Sacramento
July 30, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Budget Signed, Blue Pencil Activity and Continued Deficits • Rise in Cohabitation in Young Adults has Not Changed Desire for Life-long Marriages • The Faith of African Americans • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
July 27, 2009
Legislature Approve Most of the Budget Deal • Legislature Recess, Budget Issues Remain • Senator Leno's Bills Still on Assembly Floor • Results From Last Week Committee Hearings
This Week Inside The Capitol
July 20, 2009
Governor and Legislature Near Budget Deal • Legislature's Summer Recess on Hold • Senator Leno's Bills Still on Assembly Floor • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
July 16, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Santa Ana Comes Together To Pray• Downgrades, Layoffs and Strikes Spur Budget Discussion • Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings Begin • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
July 13, 2009
Governor and Legislature Resume Budget Talks • Legislature's Summer Recess Pending • Senator Leno's Bills on Assembly Floor • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
July 10, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Protests, Boycotts and Word Wars • Actions Have Consequences • The Faith of America's Hispanics • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
July 6, 2009
No Budget Fixes Yet, Deficit Now $26 Billion • Last Week of Policy Hearings • SB 54 Circumvent Proposition 8 • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
July 3, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Budget Impasse Results in IOUs • Proposition 8 Begins Journey Through Federal Courts • Leno's Bills Undermines The Family • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
June 29, 2009
Majority Vote Budget Passes • Governor Promises Veto • Senate Bill SB 572 on Assembly Floor • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
June 25, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Budget Dance Jitterbugs Along • A Third Initiative Filed to Challenge Traditional Marriage • NEA Convention: What Role Will They Play? • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
June 23, 2009
Harvey Milk Bill Passes • Initiative Process Challenged • Budget Vote Planned • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
June 18, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Special Message from CFC Executive Director, Ron Prentice • California Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
June 15, 2009
The Harvey Milk Bill • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
June 11, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Budget debate heats up • UCLA Student Religious Liberty Challenged • Baptist Convention Stands Up for Children • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
June 8, 2009
The California Budget • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
June 4, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
The California Budget Mess • Prop. 8 Court Victory • Murder is Never Justified • Local Links
June 29, 2009
Majority Vote Budget Passes • Governor Promises Veto • Senate Bill SB 572 on Assembly Floor • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
June 25, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Budget Dance Jitterbugs Along • A Third Initiative Filed to Challenge Traditional Marriage • NEA Convention: What Role Will They Play? • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
June 23, 2009
Harvey Milk Bill Passes • Initiative Process Challenged • Budget Vote Planned • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
June 18, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Special Message from CFC Executive Director, Ron Prentice • California Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
June 15, 2009
The Harvey Milk Bill • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
June 11, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
Budget debate heats up • UCLA Student Religious Liberty Challenged • Baptist Convention Stands Up for Children • Local Links
This Week Inside The Capitol
June 8, 2009
The California Budget • Important Legislation Scheduled in Committee Hearings
Dateline Sacramento
June 4, 2009
News and Views from California's Capitol
The California Budget Mess • Prop. 8 Court Victory • Murder is Never Justified • Local Links
Judge Walker’s Skewed Judgment
by Ed Whelan
Challenges face California in 2010
by Rebecca Burgoyne
Crusade is a dangerous effort to redefine "rights"
by Margaret Bengs
Nothing new under the sun: Legislative sequel ahead
by Rebecca Burgoyne
Changing Seasons: Changing Terms
by Rebecca Burgoyne
Big-Spending, High-Taxing, Lousy-Service Paradigm
by William Voegeli
Veto ultimatum not kept, Governor sign 478 bills into law
by Rebecca Burgoyne
Going, going, gone: 2009 legislative session wrap-up
by Rebecca Burgoyne
Wait No More: God's Call To The Church
by Everett Rice
Legislative Climate Centers On Budget, Will Turn To Water
by Everett Rice
Only parents can determine what's 'in a child best interest'
by Everett Rice
The Voice Claims Another Victim
by Cal Thomas
Checkmate
by Ken Connor
Education: The Erosion of Instructional Time
by Everett Rice
National Foster Care Month: An Opportunity to Help the Parentless
by Everett Rice
Research
Cohabitation Fact Sheet -- The Myth vs. The Reality of Living Together
Living Together (Cohabitation): The Numbers
Fatherhood Fact Sheet -- The Importance of Dads
Fatherhood: The Numbers
by Ed Whelan
Challenges face California in 2010
by Rebecca Burgoyne
Crusade is a dangerous effort to redefine "rights"
by Margaret Bengs
Nothing new under the sun: Legislative sequel ahead
by Rebecca Burgoyne
Changing Seasons: Changing Terms
by Rebecca Burgoyne
Big-Spending, High-Taxing, Lousy-Service Paradigm
by William Voegeli
Veto ultimatum not kept, Governor sign 478 bills into law
by Rebecca Burgoyne
Going, going, gone: 2009 legislative session wrap-up
by Rebecca Burgoyne
Wait No More: God's Call To The Church
by Everett Rice
Legislative Climate Centers On Budget, Will Turn To Water
by Everett Rice
Only parents can determine what's 'in a child best interest'
by Everett Rice
The Voice Claims Another Victim
by Cal Thomas
Checkmate
by Ken Connor
Education: The Erosion of Instructional Time
by Everett Rice
National Foster Care Month: An Opportunity to Help the Parentless
by Everett Rice
Research
Cohabitation Fact Sheet -- The Myth vs. The Reality of Living Together
Living Together (Cohabitation): The Numbers
Fatherhood Fact Sheet -- The Importance of Dads
Fatherhood: The Numbers
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