Mar 15 Texas judge to hear arguments on drug used in medication abortions By Sean Murphy, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press A federal judge will hear arguments in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to medication abortion and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators. Continue reading
Mar 10 DeSantis backing stricter abortion ban in Florida By Geoff Mulvihill, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications for Gov. Ron DeSantis. Continue reading
Mar 09 Medicaid coverage for new moms gains support in GOP-controlled states By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press After years of refusing to expand Medicaid benefits for new mothers, Republican officials in more than a half-dozen states are reversing course. Continue reading
Mar 08 California to end $54 million Walgreens contract after abortion pill dispute By Adam Beam, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday withdrew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative-led states. Continue reading
Mar 07 5 women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it endangered their lives By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press Five women who said they were denied abortions even when pregnancy endangered their lives are suing Texas over its abortion ban. Continue reading
Mar 03 Walgreens won’t sell an abortion pill in 20 states after threats of legal action. Here’s what that means By Tom Murphy, Associated Press Walgreens says it will not start selling an abortion pill in 20 states that had warned of legal consequences if it did that. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 5:35 News Wrap: Grand jury says one or more witnesses lied about efforts to overturn election In our news wrap Thursday, a special grand jury in Georgia concluded one or more witnesses lied under oath about Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, police shed more light on the shootings that killed three at Michigan… Continue watching
Feb 16 Spain parliament approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and transgender protections By Jennifer O'Mahony, Ciarán Giles, Associated Press Spain's parliament has approved laws expanding abortion and trans rights for teenagers, while making Spain the first country in Europe entitling workers to paid menstrual leave. Continue reading
Feb 15 Kentucky bill raising abortion to homicide draws Republican pushback By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press A Kentucky lawmaker has introduced a bill to prosecute illegal abortions as homicides. The measure drew pushback from the state's anti-abortion attorney general. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch 3:53 Abortion providers create mobile centers along border of state banning procedures By Amna Nawaz, Gabrielle Hays, Mary Fecteau In some parts of the country, access to abortion care depends on how far a person can travel. Missouri has banned the procedure, but in neighboring Illinois, abortion remains legal and providers there will soon be working along the state… Continue watching