(Read Part One here) I was part of College Republicans all four years in college. I volunteered for many campaigns, from mayoral to presidential. I attended campaign training at Ronald … Continue reading Differences, Part Two
Category: Politics
SB983 – Moving to the Floor
It’s been a very long ten days. Ten days ago we weren’t sure if SB983 (our Newborn Screening Legislation) was going to have a fighting chance this session. Ten days … Continue reading SB983 – Moving to the Floor
Differences Make Us Better
If you had told me twenty years ago that one of my favorite people now would be a Liberal (gasp!), I would have laughed. I would have told you that … Continue reading Differences Make Us Better
Press Release for SB 983
Senator DiSanto’s office issued a press release today about SB 983 – our Senate companion bill to HB 730. We are thankful that he was willing to help us improve … Continue reading Press Release for SB 983
From Feelings of Defeat to Knowledge and Hope
I began the day feeling somewhat defeated, feeling as though there is nothing more I can do to help HB730 get to the floor. I had a phone call with … Continue reading From Feelings of Defeat to Knowledge and Hope
Pursuing a Companion Bill in the Senate
I had waited nearly a month for today’s meeting, but it was worth the wait. As you know by now (and if you aren’t aware, you can catch up here), … Continue reading Pursuing a Companion Bill in the Senate
Krabbe Awareness Month: Day Twenty-Eight
See this post for more information on the state of NBS in the U.S.
See babysfirsttest.org to learn more about what is included on your state’s NBS.
Krabbe Awareness Month: Day Twenty-Six
South Carolina passed a bill after this image was created, so they will begin testing in the next 1-2 years.
Indiana expects to begin testing in 2020.
Pennsylvania will hopefully be testing by next year. We have a bill in the legislature (HB 730, numbered for Tori’s birthday) that will make screening equal throughout PA, and Krabbe will become mandatory. If you live in Pennsylvania, please contact your state representatives/senators and ask for their support!
It All Works Together for Good
Today was one of those days where everything made sense, once again. It was a day filled with non-coincidences (meaning that God was clearly at work because there’s just no … Continue reading It All Works Together for Good
Even So, Joy 