NC GOP House members try to prohibit tax-payer funded abortions Iowa Democrats support abortion bill Maine Hearing on abortion bills draws crowds Texas Senate passes sonogram bill Minnesota Senate panel approves anti-abortion restrictions Nebraska moves forward with Telemedicine ban  
White House threatens to veto HR3 HR 3 and redefining rape Maine reviews 3 anti-abortion bills Minnesota Senate panel reviewing anti-abortion legislation including a 20 week ban Texas passes pre-sonogram bill  
Kansas TRAP bill goes to Governor’s desk Democratic women in Florida House speak against anti-choice legislation Abortion and fiscal irresponsibility Indiana to de-fund Planned Parenthood Legislative roundup on medical abortions Mass. lawmakers want sex-ed website shut down–says it promotes abortions. Louisiana trying to ban all abortions Rhode Island Legislators pushing for 24 hour wait period The future of abortion Planned
This afternoon, as Governor Brownback signed HB 2218 and HB 2035, he proved where the Kansas Government’s priorities are not: protecting the health and access to medical care of Kansas women and their families. HB 2218, an unconstitutional ban on pregnant women’s health care and HB 2035, which will jeopardize the health and safety of teens seeking health care; both
The last two days have proved where the Kansas Legislature’s priorities are not: protecting the health and access to medical care of Kansas women and their families. Yesterday, the House passed HB 2035, this year’s Omnibus Abortion Restriction Bill and HB 2218, the Pre-Viability Ban, also referred to as the “Fetal Pain” bill. And, today, the House passed H Sub
For Immediate Release Members of the Oklahoma Reproductive Health Coalition Oppose Anti-Choice Bills Tulsa, OK –Members of the statewide Oklahoma Reproductive Health Coalition join together to oppose several pieces of proposed legislation: HB 1571, HB 1888, HB 1970 and SB 547. The coalition is asking the public’s help to educate legislators on the harmful effects these bills would have on
Julie’s Op Ed published by The Women’s Media Center Minnesota GOP introduces 12th anti-choice bill this session; this bill would ban funding for Planned Parenthood Indiana Senate working to defund Planned Parenthood Gov. Sam Brownback signs anti-abortion bills into law Gov. Jan Brewer signs another anti-abortion bill into law (but vetoes the “birther” bill) Kentucky Governor signs anti-abortion bill into
By Phillip Wood I have followed with interest the public and legislative debates surrounding House Bill 2218, which places new restrictions on women who seek an abortion. Judging from personal family experience, these additional restrictions are a disservice to women undergoing a problematic pregnancy. My wife and I very much wished to have another child, but were unsuccessful and so
Illinois narrowly defeats abortion clinic restriction bill Oklahoma House approves anti-abortion bill that prohibits private insurance policies from covering abortions Oklahoma sending anti-abortion bill that prohibits abortions after 20 weeks to Governor Behind the war on abortion Utah State Supreme Court hearing abortion case Indiana anti-abortion bill passes House, now in Senate Ohio House delays action on two anti-abortion bills
A parent’s words: Phil Wood in the Pitch The death threats Dr. Tiller faced It’s a disappointing day: Governor Brownback signs anti-abortion bills into law Senator Kyl: My facts weren’t intended to be facts A breakdown on ultrasounds and abortion Minnesota anti-abortion bills advance along party lines  
Abortion restrictions advance in Minnesota legislature Right to Life won’t take a position on FY2011 appropriations bill Planned Parenthood is the Lenscrafter’s of the abortion industry? Silly Michelle Bachman, Planned Parenthood is a non-profit, not a Fortune 500 company. This isn’t Dorothy’s Kansas anymore: Brownback signs anti-abortion bills into law Could Indiana have worse, more restrictive laws than North Dakota? Looks
More on the riders that nearly shut down the government Even more on the near-government shutdown and abortion HHS Secretary Sebelius says GOP actions could increase abortions Indiana pushing through broad anti-abortion bill Will U.S politics ever be free of abortion debate? 18 anti-choice bills in Florida and legislators can’t say “uterus,” but they can legislate it? An analysis of
Tulsa, OK –Members of the statewide Oklahoma Reproductive Health Coalition join together to oppose several pieces of proposed legislation: HB 1571, HB 1888, HB 1970 and SB 547. The coalition is asking the public’s help to educate legislators on the harmful effects these bills would have on the women of Oklahoma. Community organizations, faith groups and reproductive health advocates are
Anti-Abortion Measure Fails in ND Democrats Remain Strong on Preventing Title X Cuts Republicans Still Threatening to Shut Down Government over PP Funding Celebrities Stand with PP Federal Lawsuit against Anti-Choice Activist  
Delaware now has introduced parental consent bill Missouri House passed bill that would allow pharmacists to refuse abortion meds Arizona legislature approves (no) abortion funding bill Rhode Island Senate approves no abortion health insurance bill Idaho house passes anti-choice bill Senate Bill 1165 bans abortion after 20 weeks on grounds of fetal pain. It includes no exceptions for rape, incest,
Planned Parenthood responds to Kansas anti-choice bills Kansas House passes abortion regulations 20 week ban moves through Missouri Senate More on Kansas bills Ohio House Panel approves so-called heartbeat bill Indiana House endorses abortion regulations Idaho House committee advances 20 week ban Alabama House committee approves abortion restrictions New York Times Editorial on SD law Oklahoma Legislature OK’s Pre-Viability Ban
Kansas House sends pre-viability ban bill to governor MO Democratic senators stall abortion bill Rick Santorum blames “abortion culture” for Social Security system Britain trying to tighten abortion laws The anti’s say abortions in Kansas dropped by 12% in 2010 (yes, because they’re going across state lines) Anti’s say decline in abortions result from restrictive laws Arizona outlaws certain abortions
South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard (R) on Tuesday signed into law a bill (HB 1217) that will require the longest waiting period in the nation before women can receive abortion services and also will mandate that women seeking abortion services receive counseling at a crisis pregnancy center, the AP/Miami Herald reports. About half of U.S. states require a 24-hour waiting period before
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Trust Women is gravely disappointed that the Kansas Legislature and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) have chosen to spend precious time this year, once again, snooping into the private lives of pregnant women. What Kansans need during this Legislative Session are policies that will stimulate the economy, along with sound public education standards, so that families can prosper in their own communities.
