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.

The Ohio Senate today introduced legislation that would add the Success Sequence to the required middle and high school curriculum in Ohio schools.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is all the rage right now—with varying opinions, thoughts, and questions about what DEI encompasses, its impact, and what the future would look like without it.

Did you know that you can help provide scholarships for deserving students at Christian schools in your area — at no additional cost to you? By making a gift to the Ohio Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization (OCEN SGO), you can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against your Ohio state tax liability — up to $750 per individual and $1,500 for a married couple. You're redirecting your state taxes to support Christian student scholarships!

The Ohio House of Representatives passed the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1) yesterday by a 59-34 vote. SB1, which was amended and passed out of the Workforce and Higher Education Committee in the Ohio House by a 9-4 vote earlier in the day, now returns to the Ohio Senate for a concurrence vote on the changes before heading to Governor Mike DeWine's desk. Read the statement from Monty Lobb!

The Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked the enforcement of the Center for Christian Virtue-backed Saving Adolescents From Experimentation (SAFE) Act, known as House Bill 68 (HB68), effectively allowing transgender procedures on kids in Ohio to resume. 

Think you know the truth about marijuana? Think again. 

With the passage of Issue 2 in 2023 and new legislation being proposed to regulate the legalization of marijuana in Ohio, Dr. Ken Finn joins The Narrative to challenge common misconceptions surrounding legalized marijuana use.

House Bill 84 (HB84), sponsored by State Representatives Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.), is scheduled to receive its first hearing in the Ohio House Technology and Innovation Committee today–March 11–at 10:00 am.

Known as the Innocence Act, this bill would protect children from the porn industry by requiring Ohioans to provide ID for age verification when accessing obscene websites.

The Innocence Act would also prohibit a person’s image from being used against their will to create sexual content, such as “deepfakes” made using artificial intelligence.

The Lord, in His faithfulness, is growing the reach of Center for Christian Virtue! Because it's too big for us to accomplish on our own, we're looking to fill eight open positions at our Columbus headquarters to meet the needs before us.

Unless otherwise noted, each opening is for a full-time position in Downtown Columbus. Learn more and apply today at CCV.org/Careers!

Are you ready to be encouraged and challenged? Listen in to this week's episode of The Narrative as Sam Allberry explores biblical anthropology! 

Watch Hearing for Senate Bill 34 to Allow Display of Ten Commandments in Public Schools and First House Committee Hearing on Senate Bill 1 to Ban DEI at Ohio's Colleges

Too few young people are taking advantage of the key to stability, happiness, and well-being: marriage.

We're thrilled to welcome back Brad Wilcox, a leading sociologist, to The Narrative to dive into our report on marriage and family, Hope and a Future. 

Senate Bill 68 (SB68), sponsored by State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario), is scheduled to receive a proponent hearing during the Ohio Senate Finance Committee session today–February 25–at 2:00 pm. 

SB68 would expand Ohio's school choice program to students attending nonchartered nonpublic schools by establishing educational savings accounts (ESAs). Troy McIntosh will testify in support of the bill.

The strongest predictor of a child’s success? Being raised by a married mom and dad.

It’s time to shift the conversation and address the real issue in Ohio: Children raised by single parents are more likely to be living below the poverty level than children living with their married moms and dads.