TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF HB611 AN ACT RELATIVE TO REPROGRAMMED HUMAN SKIN CELLS FOR EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH Joint Committee on Public health May 10, 2010 Massachusetts Family Institute (MFI) is a non-profit public policy organization dedicated to strengthening the family and the traditional Judeo-Christian values upon which the family is based. We support HB […]
A Woman’s Concern presents: A Fundraising Concert to Benefit Women and Children Followed by a dessert reception Friday, May 20 2011 7:30 PM The Welcome Center One Park Street, Boston MA Tickets $40 – For tickets call 617-825-0838 Or order by using pay pal Performers BRUCE CRILLY has performed for over 20 years in various […]
Last year, the seemingly unstoppable push for expanded predatory gambling in Massachusetts came to a halt when a division developed between Beacon Hill leaders over the placement of slot machines at the state’s racetracks. The debate has once again kicked off with a major hearing at the State House last week. All the major pro-gambling […]
MEDIA RELEASE | Massachusetts Family Institute For immediate release Contact: Lisa Barstow (617) 480-1719 | lisa@barstowmedia.com Judicary Committee Approves Amendment Limiting Free Speech Curtails “Subject Matter” of Citizen Initiative Petitions Woburn, MA – May 9, 2011 – In another stinging effort to limit citizen involvement in government, members of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary […]
Last week, a superior court judge approved a $7 million settlement in a lawsuit brought by a Shrewsbury woman against four medical professionals at a Worcester hospital, whom she accused of failing to offer or explain tests that could have prompted her to have an abortion rather than carry her now-disabled child to term, reports […]
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” John 19:26-27 Friends, This Sunday, we devote one entire day to celebrating the wonderful women who have shaped our lives—mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, stepmothers, all […]
TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION TO THE EXPANSION OF LEGALIZED GAMBLING Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies May 4, 2011 Massachusetts Family Institute is a 20-year-old research and public policy institute dedicated to strengthening families in the Commonwealth. As such, we are extremely concerned about the profound impact that expanded predatory gambling would have on […]
“Every wedding is a royal wedding. Our generous God gave Himself to us. Love finds its center beyond ourselves.” Bishop of London, Dr. Richard Chartres An estimated two billion people tuned in last Friday to watch the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. That worldwide audience listened […]
Friends, Conservatives are making a comeback in Massachusetts, and it has been a blessing to watch it happen. Conservative legislators have found their voice, and have not been shy about speaking up for their principles, even crossing party lines to do so as was the case with 63 representatives calling on Governor Deval Patrick to […]
On Tuesday, May 10, there will be two Special Elections held for seats in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. 6th Worcester District [includes Charlton, East Brookfield, Oxford (Pct. 2), Southbridge, and Spencer (Pcts. 1, 4)] This election is pursuant to the Order of the Court dated February 1, 2011, to fill vacancy in accordance with […]