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SB106- “The Midwives Bill” !!!

We have great news! Yesterday our bill was introduced in the Senate by our sponsor Senator Tom Buford! “the midwives bill” is officially SB106! Now is the time when YOU can make a difference. We will need your voice throughout this whole process… here is what we need you to do TODAY: call the legislative message line 1-800-372-7181, the operator will ask for your name, address, phone number and message. Tell the operator you want to leave a message for…

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Fundraiser at Dragon King’s Daughter – Louisville

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 3:00pm – 11:00pm Dragon King’s Daughter 1126 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40204 Come support Kentucky Home Birth Coalition and learn more about SB106 “The Midwives Bill” while eating delicous food! Dragon King’s Daughter will donate 15% of all sales to Kentucky Home Birth Coalition on Feb. 19th, 3pm- 11pm. It is just that easy! Childcare Cindy Lamb, Judy and Emily Berger and Meg Stern will be providing free drop in childcare for your little ones while…

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Meeting with Your Legislators & Community Meetings

The next few months are crucial in our effort to license midwives and expand birth options for Kentucky families.  In preparation for the upcoming legislative session, our first goal is to get as many co-sponsors for our midwifery bill as possible.  In order to do this, we need you! We are asking all KHBC supporters to make appointments to meet with your state senator and state house representative to ask for their support and co-sponsorship of the bill to license Certified Professional…

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