Archive - Allen Palmeri
Missouri Baptists cast wary eyes toward Calif., New York actions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—The hopes of Missouri Baptists and other pro-life citizens across America that a stay would be secured through the California Supreme Court concerning its May 15 decision legalizing same-sex marriage in that state were dashed June 4. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Jun 28, 2008
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
MBC alcohol policy change continues to move forward
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—The latest phase of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) debate on alcohol policy took place May 21 in the MBC Committee on Continuing Review with deliberations leading to the next step July 14 when the MBC Administrative Committee meets in Hannibal. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Jun 18, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Pro-life bill battered, Senate does nothing
JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri General Assembly in the last days of the 2008 session was characterized by the placid demeanor of representatives and senators as bills that may have stood a chance of passing in previous years simply wasted away and died due to lack of interest. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Jun 17, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
Cures campaign extends target to 2010
Battle to outlaw human cloning in Missouri goes on
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—All is on hold until 2010 when it comes to the expansion of constitutionally protected human cloning in Missouri or the changing of the current law to reflect a more pro-life view. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Jun 5, 2008
Topic: Life, Cloning, Citizenship, Legislation
Gamblers denied Jeff City, but loss limit may fall
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—State Rep. Brian Baker, R-Belton and an assistant pastor of First Baptist Church of Belton, is encouraged by the action of Jefferson City’s citizens to reject two pro-riverboat casino gambling propositions April 8 by 62-38 percent margins. more »
By Allen Palmeri - May 2, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
CLC gives $10,000 for coalition phone database
JEFFERSON CITY—The Christian Life Commission (CLC) of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) showed its support for Cures Without Cloning (CWC) March 6 by allocating $10,000 for a phone database system. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Apr 9, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Life, Cloning, Citizenship, Legislation
Cloning battle shifts to appeals court
JEFFERSON CITY—Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan crafted insufficient, unfair and biased ballot summary language that has resulted in yet another delay in the battle over whether a proposed constitutional amendment on preventing human cloning will go before the voters in 2008. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Mar 25, 2008
Topic: Life, Cloning, Citizenship, Legislation
Livingstons get radical about marriage
Ministry couple casts large vision for state by starting in mall
JEFFERSON CITY—Pete and Debbie Livingston have a passion for family ministry that is plain to see as they sit together in their living room. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Feb 22, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Marriage, Husbands, Wives
Lawmakers renew fight to stand against abortion
JEFFERSON CITY—Pro-life lawmaking in the Missouri General Assembly from 2005-2008 has advanced to where lobbyists are reaching back to grab one of their biggest building blocks for a glittering new project. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Feb 22, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Legislation
No word yet on Cures court date
JEFFERSON CITY—As Thanksgiving rolled into the Christmas season with no word on a court date from the Cole County Circuit Court concerning a challenge to ballot summary language crafted by Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan that is allegedly constitutionally biased against Cures Without Cloning, the focus for Missourians was stayed on clear communication. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Dec 21, 2007
Topic: Life, Cloning, Citizenship, Legislation