91: Everything you need to know about March For life and Lobbying details

In this episode of Coffee Culture in the Capitol, Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt break down what to expect at the upcoming California March for Life on March 16 and highlight two life-affirming bills attendees will be encouraged to support when they visit legislators at the State Capitol.The conversation focuses on AB 1628 and AB 2073, two proposals aimed at strengthening California’s Safely Surrendered Baby Law. The hosts explain how AB 1628 would extend the surrender window for newborns from 72 hours to 30 days, giving mothers in crisis more time to safely surrender a child without facing abandonment charges. They also discuss AB 2073, which would allow hospitals and fire stations to install Safe Haven baby boxes—secure, climate-controlled incubators that allow anonymous surrender and have already helped save infants across the country.Sophia also reviews several sweeping abortion laws signed in California after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, explaining how recent legislation expanded abortion access, lowered medical requirements, and allocated taxpayer funding for out-of-state abortion travel.Later in the episode, Greg dives into a growing controversy in California schools over PRISM training, a required program that instructs educators on gender identity policies and how to address “misgendering” and “deadnaming.” The hosts discuss the tension between these policies and recent rulings from the Supreme Court of the United States affirming parental rights and limiting schools’ ability to socially transition students without parental knowledge.Throughout the episode, Sophia and Greg encourage listeners to stay informed, engage with public policy, and take part in the March for Life by rallying, marching, and meeting with legislators to advocate for policies that protect life and uphold biblical values.