Public Policy – Connections

Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act 2020 plans ends Dec. 15

November 11, 2019

If you have health insurance through the individual market - or no insurance - you should check out your options on HealthCare.gov before Dec. 15 because you may find a plan that better fits your needs and budg...

Advocacy in Advent

November 11, 2019

e-Connections, Public Policy

Advocacy in Advent Proclaiming God's justice that is breaking into the world so that all may be fed. December 10, 2019 9:00 a.m. Ohio Statehouse, Columbus (Thomas Worthington Room) Legislation is pending a...

Episcopal Migration Ministries offers a new resource, Supporting Asylum Seekers: A Toolkit for Congregations

October 21, 2019

e-Connections, Public Policy, Resources

From The Episcopal Church Office of Public Relations Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) is offering a new resource for individuals and congregations who wish to welcome and support asylum seekers. Supporti...

Public policy news alerts for September 24, 2019

September 24, 2019

Public Policy

Health Alert What You Need to Know About Vaping The vaping illness outbreak: What we know so far Ohio Health Department to spend $4.1 million to curb vaping, especially among youth TV broadcasters to st...

Share in the Journey of Hope to end executions

September 24, 2019

e-Connections, Public Policy

The Journey of Hope... From Violence to Healing is led by murder victims' family members who share their experiences to convey to the public that the death penalty has nothing to do with the healing that murder...

Public Policy news alerts for September 17, 2019

September 17, 2019

Public Policy

Topics in the news VICTORIES! Kroger supermarkets shift gun policy, asks customers not to open carry guns in stores, Walmart curbs ammunition sales, calls for stronger background checks DEATH PENALTY The Cl...

Public Policy news alerts for August 20, 2019

August 20, 2019

Public Policy

Take note: Commemorating 400 years of African American History and Culture: An invitation to participate in Healing Day National Bell Ringing House Bill 6 - Bailout of American Electric Power Summary langua...

Public Policy news alerts for August 13, 2019

August 13, 2019

Public Policy

Topic in the news: What is going to be done about gun violence? A further look The New York Times Shootings renew debate over how to combat domestic terrorism PBS Newshour Guns terror in America Public...

Public Policy news alerts for August 6, 2019

August 6, 2019

Public Policy

This issue concentrates on the three recent gun massacres in this country (Gilroy, El Paso & Dayton) Topics in the news Episcopal Office of Government Relations Episcopal Church policies on gun safety an...

Public policy news alerts for July 30, 2019

July 30, 2019

Public Policy

Call to action DEATH PENALTY Christian leaders around the world oppose the death penalty. Add your name to stand with them: IMMIGRATION Take action in response to reports of Zero Refugee Admissions, Support...