abortion

Kansas lawmakers approve new abortion procedure bill that faces uncertain legal fate

By John Hanna, Associated Press

The legislation could subject doctors to lawsuits or criminal charges if they're accused of not providing enough care to infants born during abortion procedures.

Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban backed by DeSantis

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

A six-week ban would give DeSantis an important political win on an issue important with GOP primary voters ahead of his expected White House run.

Some Democrats express concern over Biden's appeals court nominee

By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

One of President Joe Biden’s nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups. They question the nominee's involvement in a legal brief defending a New Hampshire parental notification law, injecting the issue…

Wyoming governor signs bill banning abortion pills, law would take effect in July

By Associated Press

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill Friday night prohibiting abortion pills in the state and also allowed a separate measure restricting abortion to become law without his signature.

New California bill would protect doctors who mail abortion pills to other states

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

The bill by Democratic state Sen. Nancy Skinner would not let California extradite doctors who are facing charges in another state for providing abortion medication.

Utah bans abortion clinics in new wave of restrictions

By Sam Metz, Associated Press

The decision by Utah's Republican governor to sign into law a ban on abortion clinics is raising concerns about how already overburdened hospitals will accommodate becoming the only place for legal abortions in the state.

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.

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.

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.

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.