State House budget writers are putting a hold on the budget debate awaiting the outcome of the federal stimulus package vote.

That puts ‘24′ up for debate on the House floor… likely tomorrow.

Abortion proponents are pressing legislators hard to amend the waiting-period bill, giving abortionists an “out” to the entire concept of a “period of reflection” before a woman can have an abortion.

Amendments are one of the greatest concerns of bill sponsor Greg Delleney. He said today that changes to the bill could basically nullify any strides made to extend the waiting period for an abortion from 1 hour to 24.

CALL TO ACTION

When it comes to hearing from constituents, legislators are telling us that conservative voices are outnumbered 3-to-1 on this bill. 

Contact your House member today and tell them to pass Rep. Greg Delleney’s bill (H. 3245) unamended.

If you aren’t sure who your legislator is… sign up on Palmetto Family’s online petition for up-t0-date legislator information.

Every now and then the some-what rare plug for conservative values flies out from pop culture.

This time it’s from Eric Marlon Bishop… better known as Jamie Foxx.

As a father of a fourteen year-old daughter, the actor/singer/comedian spoke openly to girls about the fact that they can make the choice not to have sex outside of marriage.

Take a look for yourself.

Our friends at Palmetto Family Council just unveiled a new blog for women, by women.

Palmetto Family Life centers on Christian parenting, marriage, family and missions issues. Here’s what Oran Smith had to say in a recent email he sent out…

For our fifteenth anniversary year (2009), Palmetto Family will be introducing a number of new services to our constituents and to the people of South Carolina.

The first of those new initiatives we are launching a little early…today in fact.

Announcing Palmetto Family Life blog.

With the Palmetto Family Life weblog, Palmetto Family is reaching out and connecting with families all across the state in a brand new way.

Palmetto Family Life is written for women, by women.

With a light and engaging tone, Palmetto Family Life covers such topics as Christian parenting, marriage, children, world missions, and even recipes.

The blog will ultimately feature writers of various ages and stages of life, including newlyweds, mothers, singles, and grandmothers. Presently, the blog’s primary writers are Janet Scouten and Hope Lanier.

I am confident that their friendly and refreshing perspectives on life and family in South Carolina will draw you in and you will want to share their perspectives with the women in your life and other friends.

Log on to PalmettoFamilyLife.com today!