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Dear Michigan Families,

When people who love God and believe His Word but do not engage -- the other side wins the argument, the election, and the policy battle.



Those who are so-called “progressives” are relentless. They do not stop their attempts to insert their destructive agendas and lifestyles into the marketplace, the schools, and the public square. We believe that we are at a turning point: more and more people are eager and ready to participate. Our efforts and your partnership with us is more important now than ever before.

We are and have been standing on the line for you since 1989. Please

• Pray for our efforts
• Share our information with friends and family
• And donate to support our work.

Thank you!

Eileen McNeil

President, Citizens for Traditional Values

The Latest Information

1) Michigan Department of Education is offering professional development to teachers/administers called the Michigan LGBTQ+ Student Project. This is designed to push how to start Pro-Gay clubs. 

Read the story and hop on our Education Alert email list. YOU are needed to continue to keep an eye on the Michigan Department of Education and State Board of Education.

There are two members that are up for election this year and efforts are underway to find the right folks to run to fill those seats. Keep us posted on what you observe with the MDE. (The next SBE meeting is February 10.)

2) Legislators are listening to you, Michigan. We attended a hearing this week, and spoke in support of State Representative Gina Johnsen's bill House Bill 5364. If passed into law, this would require Legislative approval before the State Board of Education (SBOE) makes any revisions to academic curriculum content standards.

This is extremely important as it provides the correct checks and balances to our SBOE, making sure they are following state law, AND allows for more public debate and accountability to parents! Bridge Michigan talked to us about it here.

3) Attention Bay, Midland, Saginaw County residents: you have a CRITICAL election coming up on Tuesday, February 3. 

Here’s a list of the candidates running. Find their websites and look up their endorsements to know who best represents YOUR values!  

Things We are Tracking for You

• Michigan Planned Parenthood expanding services to vasectomies
• The President is drawing a line on funding for these things and it will impact Michigan.
• Michigan Democrat Congressional leaders voted against funding for Pregnancy Resource Centers

In addition, we

• Hosted a Zoom call this week with an incredible response - for all those in the Bay, Midland and Saginaw County area. THANK YOU to all who participated as we shared a 30,000 foot view on what this election (February 3, 2026) could mean to their families and to the state. 
  
  Many thanks to our speakers including State Representative Tim Kelly, Pam Sherstad (RTL) and Minister Adam Rebandt. Their perspectives on the issues and the importance of the faith community ENGAGEMENT on this election was very helpful.

• Attended a Press Conference hosted by Speaker of the House Matt Hall. We are fortunate to have someone fighting for our values in the Speaker’s office.  

• Organized a collaboration of leaders in the faith space: sharing notes and plans so that we can effectively work alongside each other to accomplish mutual goals.

Calendar

January 25 - January 31: School Choice Week in America

If your family is looking for other options for education, reach out to our friends with PACE (Parents Advocating Choice in Education).

Tuesday, February 3, 2026: Primary Election Day for Senate District 35 (Bay, Midland, Saginaw areas). Find your sample ballot here (and see if you vote in this area). If you live in this region, hop on our email list specific for these counties here.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM: our next Education Zoom Briefing. 
This is free to attend as we brief you on the latest development in education and how you can continue to make a difference. RSVP here.