State Legislators Seek to Enhance Human Trafficking Laws

State legislators, including Rep. David Meeks (R-Conway) and Sen. Missy Irvin (R-Mountain View), are seeking to enhance Arkansas’ human trafficking laws. This is good news. Human trafficking is a serious issue, and we applaud every member of the Arkansas Legislature trying to bring some much-needed attention to this problem. In our view, combating human trafficking should be a priority for anyone who values the sanctity of human life.

South Dakota Cuts Abortion in Obamacare

South Dakota has become the 15th state in the country to opt-out of Obamacare’s abortion funding, reports LifeNews.com. During the 2011 legislative session in Arkansas, Sen. Cecile Bledsoe (R-Rogers) spearheaded a bill to do this in our state, but it was defeated by a panel comprised predominately of pro-abortion lawmakers on the House Public Health Committee led by Rep. Linda Tyler (D-Conway).