Texas Bans Smoking in Foster Homes

Posted on December 7, 2006 by

Texas has become the third state to implement rules governing smoking in foster homes. Beginning in 2007, smoking will be prohibited in foster homes and in automobiles in which foster children are riding. Similar rules were already in force for day care centers in Texas. Researchers have documented the dangers to children of exposure to second-hand smoke. A great number of children in the Texas foster care system are at risk medically. For instance, our family has adopted five boys and three of them have serious asthma conditions. Additionally, one of them also has a very serious heart condition. Exposure … Continue reading →

States Banning Same-Sex Marriage

Posted on February 16, 2006 by Teresa McEntire

A hot topic in Idaho, where I live, and many other states around the country is the issue of same-sex marriages. Alabama, Idaho, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Tennessee are voting on state amendments banning same-sex marriage this year and 5 other states are expected to follow suit. A total of 19 states have now banned same-sex marriages by adding amendments to their state constitutions. These states include: Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Utah. Although all of these states had laws against same-sex marriage they … Continue reading →