Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) has filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the Ohio Supreme Court on behalf of Honorable Edwin Meese III, urging the overturn of the Tenth District Court's decision in Madeline Moe, et al. vs. Dave Yost, et al. to block the Saving Adolescents From Experimentation (SAFE) Act, known as House Bill 68 (HB68).

The Ohio Supreme Court has allowed the ban on transgender medicine on kids, also known as the SAFE Act, to go back into effect while the trial progresses. This decision means transgender medical procedures on minors in Ohio are once again illegal.

Did you know more than 70 percent of churches in America have no active marriage ministry? 

Communio is on a mission to change that—while also helping churches evangelize in their communities.

Do you know someone with a "Midas Mindset?" 

You likely do, because more and more Americans are pursuing a modern golden touch—education, work, and self-development—for fulfillment and security.

But the reality is they're missing out on what is truly priceless: love, marriage, and family life.

Ohio Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) breaks down the recently passed House budget and what it actually means for Ohioans like you.

Whether you're a policy junkie or just trying to understand how all this might affect your daily life, this episode's for you!

A letter from Monty Lobb, Executive Director of the Christian Business Partnership.

Strong families are the foundation of a strong society. So how do we rebuild?

In this episode of The Narrative, Delano Squires from The Heritage Foundation parallels CCV's marriage and family report, Hope and a Future, and Heritage's report, Crossroads.

A Letter from Chris Lightfoot: I've been thinking through how we can build a culture where family truly thrives in light of the insights from our marriage and family report, Hope and a Future. It's clear the responsibility extends to all of us: government, businesses, civil society, and, most importantly, our faith communities. 

The Ohio House of Representatives has passed its version of the biennial State Operating Budget, and it's packed with incredible pro-family policies. 

You can learn more about the budget process at the end of this email, or simply check out the current highlights of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 State Operating Budget as passed by the Ohio House!

Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) has launched the United States Christian Education Network (USCEN) under the leadership of Executive Director Todd Marrah. USCEN's mission is to launch and support state-based public policy associations to advocate for the protection and expansion of Christian education at statehouses across America.

General admission tickets are now available for BOTH of Center for Christian Virtue's Spring Celebration Galas!

• FRIDAY, May 9: Cincinnati Gala with Sage Steele

• SATURDAY, May 10: Columbus Gala with US Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted

Learn more and register at CCV.org/Galas!

What would it look like for the Ten Commandments to make a comeback in public schools?

In this episode of The Narrative, Andrea Piccotti-Bayer joins to discuss the constitutionality of displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools.

Senator Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester) is hosting a press conference this morning—Thursday, April 3, at 10:00 am, on her new bill, Senate Bill 167 (SB167). CCV Policy Director David Mahan, and other bill proponents will address the public during this morning's press conference. SB167 would require certain application store-based parental controls and age verification for children under the age of 16.

Did you know that Ohio only ranks #29 among all US states for stable marriages and families? 

House Bill 160 (HB160), sponsored by State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), is scheduled for its first hearing in the Ohio Judiciary Committee today—Wednesday, April 2, at 11:00 am.

HB160 would require all intoxicating cannabis—including hemp products—to be sold through licensed dispensaries, ensuring children can't buy a high at a gas station or other unregulated retailers.

Senate Bill 156 (SB156) and Senate Bill 34 (SB34) will both receive sponsor testimony this morning—Tuesday, April 1—at 10:00 am during the Senate Education Committee.

What if the key to improving education in America is as simple as dismantling the Department of Education?

Ohio Governor DeWine Signs Senate Bill 1!

The Ohio Senate passed the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1) this afternoon by a 20-11 vote.