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New bill would ensure parents nationwide know their options after infant loss
1+ week, 6+ day ago (747+ words) The U. S. Capitol is seen from Pennsylvania Avenue, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Washington. WASHINGTON, D. C. " A bill mandating that parents are provided with clear information about their rights following a miscarriage or stillbirth has been filed in Congress. The Bereaved Parents Rights Act,…...
New Mexico Baptist Children's Homes gifts building to pregnancy resource center
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (408+ words) PORTALES, N. M. (BP) "A common ground for helping society's most vulnerable prompted the gift of a building from New Mexico Baptist Children's Homes, said NMBCH Executive Director Serenity Richard. "This gift is not the end of a chapter. It is the…...
Proposed bill would ban commercial surrogacy in Kentucky
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (343+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Women couldn't directly profit from being a surrogate in Kentucky under a bill proposed last week in Frankfort. House Bill 697, sponsored by Rep. Nancy Tate, R-Brandenburg, and Rep. T. J. Roberts, R-Burlington, would ban commercial surrogacy, defined as "any…...
Kentucky lawmaker is seeking licensure of state's pregnancy centers
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (595+ words) Rep. Sarah Stalker, D-Louisville, asks a question about House Bill 4, an act related to postsecondary institutions, during the House Committee on Postsecondary Education meeting Tuesday, March 4, 2025. FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Kentucky's pregnancy resource centers have not been licensed by the state…...
FIRST-PERSON: Pro-life after January
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (218+ words) On'Jan. 22, 1984,'Ronald Reagan issued a presidential proclamation declaring the third Sunday in January as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. His directive encouraged'all Americans to value life, both born and pre-born.' Being reminded of the value of human life is…...
ERLC Year in Review: Supreme Court amicus briefs, pro-life advocacy, events and resources highlight 2025
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (962+ words) NASHVILLE (BP) " The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission's 2025 was highlighted by impactful Supreme Court amicus briefs, a new emphasis of the Psalm 139 Project, and a variety of new church resources, events and advocacy work." ERLC Interim President Gary Hollingsworth expressed his…...
Third infant whooping cough death reported
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (322+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) announced on Monday that another infant has died from pertussis, or whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory infection, and is the largest spike in cases since 2012. This is the third…...
Owensboro pregnancy center receives nearly $10, 000 for fatherhood program
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (334+ words) OWENSBORO, Ky. (KT) " Care Net of Owensboro recently expanded its ministry to intentionally serve fathers, and a faith-based group of local men invested $9, 505 in the pregnancy resource center to see that program continue to flourish. 10, 000 Reasons, a non-entity that meets…...
Teenage moms find hope, support through pregnancy center
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (744+ words) Pregnant and 17. Olive was depressed and scared. Being a teenage mom wasn't what she envisioned for her life. But maybe being a teenage mother didn't have to be the trajectory of her life. It could all be over with a…...
Bowling Green Pregnancy Support Center to close after 40 years serving mothers, families
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (415+ words) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. " The Pregnancy Support Center, which has sought to provide mothers and their families a system of support for 40 years, will close July 16." The center, at 1439 Magnolia St. , has served almost 17, 000 clients resources, services and referrals on barebones…...