Articles by Kathy Valente
By Kathy Valente
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04.19.24
Some Illinois lawmakers recently joined the licensed cannabis industry in calling for a ban on Delta-8 hemp products. This partnership has been a match made in heaven for the industry since Illinois lawmakers did their bidding by legalizing high-potency marijuana...
By Kathy Valente
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03.18.24
To all those who have taken the time to let lawmakers know your position on the many bills that are moving through committees: THANK YOU! Sometimes it can get discouraging and you might think ‘it’s not even worth the effort.’...
By Kathy Valente
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03.08.24
There has been a significant increase in illegal Chinese marijuana farms across our nation in the states that have legalized recreational marijuana. Fox News recently reported on illegal growers in California, Oregon, New Mexico, Washington, and Maine, saying, “Chinese Nationals are taking over the illegal pot business.”
By Kathy Valente
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02.19.24
Many bills have been filed since the start of this second half of the legislative session. IFI is keeping a close watch on which get assigned to a committee so that you, as an Illinois voter, can make your position known by filing a witness slip.
By David E. Smith
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01.30.24
We know that the many cultural battles we face today are spiritual battles that cannot be won by relying solely on our own strength and methods. In truth, these battles must first and continually be waged through prayer to our holy, righteous and merciful God.
By Kathy Valente
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12.28.23
The Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration are warning six companies to stop selling marijuana-infused products that look too much like popular snacks and candies. Dr. Smoke’s THC-infused “Cheetos” are almost identical in packaging to Cheetos Crunchy Flamin’ Hot Cheese snacks, a favorite of my grandkids...
By Kathy Valente
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11.18.23
We have much to be thankful for at Illinois Family Institute. God has blessed this ministry through our faithful supporters.
We often receive phone calls and email messages from people who tell us how much they appreciate the articles, action alerts, educational workshops, newsletters, Springfield updates and voter guides. We are so grateful for this feedback!
By Kathy Valente
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09.07.23
This is an opportunity to push our culture away from abortion and towards life. Changing our culture requires bold and clear communication that reaches a large audience. This is an opportunity to save mothers and babies from abortion. Many who see these billboards will someday play a role in deciding whether or not they will abort an innocent baby.
By Kathy Valente
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08.17.23
Our friend and co-laborer Alex Newman recently interviewed John Stamper, a former teacher and coach of 13 years who is now exposing what’s happening to innocent children who still attend government schools.
By Kathy Valente
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08.03.23
IFI has a number of topical brochures that you may find beneficial for your family, friends, homeschool co-op, Bible study or, if approved, the church literature rack. There is no charge for these, but you may want to help us cover the cost of shipping.
By Kathy Valente
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05.01.23
In three weeks our state lawmakers will adjourn, if they follow their published schedule to end session on May 19, 2023. Our lobbyist strongly feels that a flood of phone calls into Springfield offices could be enough to stop efforts to pass these egregious bills.
By Kathy Valente
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04.24.23
One would think that our female lawmakers would be advocates for other females. It's simply common sense. Unfortunately, common sense is a rare commodity in the halls of the State Capitol these days.
By Kathy Valente
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04.22.23
Planned Parenthood and those in the legislature that do their bidding aren't satisfied with abortions up to birth, paying for them with your tax dollars, inviting women from other states, and protecting child molesters by permitting young girls to obtain abortions without their parent's knowledge. They have now placed pregnancy care centers directly in their cross hairs.
By Kathy Valente
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03.23.23
The April 4th Consolidated Election is just around the corner. We hope that you are planning on voting for the best candidates running for your community's local school board. Look over this email and see if your candidates for school board races in your town have submitted responses to 10-questions that we believe are very relevant to today's educational climate. And check out how these districts rank in proficiency in ELA, math, and science.
By Kathy Valente
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03.20.23
There has been a flurry of activity in Springfield which will continue until March 31st before lawmakers break for 2 weeks for Easter. Some bills have passed out of committee, others have had their deadlines extended to be heard in committees. These bills could be voted on either this or next week.
