#Abortion

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz enshrined the right to abortion and other reproductive health care into Minnesota statutes Tuesday, signing a bill meant to ensure that the state’s existing protections remain in place no matter who sits on future courts. Democratic leaders took advantage of...

Proposed law would place reproductive decisions in the hands of women and their doctors. Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee's House and Senate this week announced the introduction of the "Fundamental Right to Reproductive Health Care Act," a bill that would reverse the state's ban on all abortions.

A new LaPorte County team of police officers is out on patrol and better equipped to help people who are dealing with mental health problems or trauma. Mayor Marcus Muhammad showed off the city’s work at a recent summit hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C. Oaklawn’s...

Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation on Tuesday that codifies a "fundamental right" to abortion access and reproductive care in the state, solidifying abortion protections into law over the objections of Republican lawmakers.The Protect Reproductive Options Act, or PRO Act, narrowly passed the Minnesota Senate on Saturday. Lawmakers debated the act for more than 14 hours, as Republicans attempted to add in amendments that were ultimately all rejected. The House passed the bill earlier this month. Walz and other Democrats had said the legislation was one of the top priorities for this legislative session. While abortion rights are already protected in Minnesota...

A new LaPorte County team of police officers is out on patrol and better equipped to help people who are dealing with mental health problems or trauma. Mayor Marcus Muhammad showed off the city’s work at a recent summit hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C. 3...

Republicans in the Iowa state legislature introduced a bill on Monday that would make it a felony to manufacture or prescribe mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions. The bill would make it illegal to “manufacture, distribute, prescribe, dispense, sell or transfer” generic or brand name mifepristone in the state, punishable by up…

Senators John Thune and James Lankford to codify protections for babies who survive botched abortions mirroring the bill that passed in the House earlier this month.

3 arrested after marijuana growing operation found inside Starke County home. During a search of the home, officials found 46 marijuana plants in various stages of growth, along with other narcotic drugs and drug paraphernalia. Oaklawn’s Elkhart campus closed Tuesday due to ‘safety issues’. Updated: 5 minutes ago.

Vermont lawmakers are taking testimony on a pair of bills that aim to protect health care workers who provide abortions and gender-affirming health care in Vermont from legal and disciplinary action from states that limit or ban those practices

A new LaPorte County team of police officers is out on patrol and better equipped to help people who are dealing with mental health problems or trauma. 3 arrested after marijuana growing operation found inside Starke County home. Updated: 2 hours ago. During a search of the home, officials found...

‘We’re reminding our elected officials that folks overwhelmingly support abortion access, particularly in Pa.,’ Kelsey Leigh, of Mt. Lebanon, Pa., said. The post ‘Real people making real decisions’: Abortion rights advocates make their case on Capitol Hill appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Abortion policies are in the hands of the states following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade. Now, Vermont lawmakers are looking to provide legal protections for people who seek and perform abortions and gender-affirming care. Reproductive health care is once again on the...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A member of a powerful Missouri commission that deals with abortion rules and other regulatory disputes has had his law license suspended for making threats against a political opponent while serving as a judge. The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled unanimously to suspend Administrative Hearing Commissioner Philip Prewitt indefinitely. He can apply to be reinstated in two years. The Supreme Court found that the Republican threatened a Democratic challenger in hopes of dissuading her from running against him for Macon County associate circuit judge. Prewitt told the Supreme Court he didn’t do anything wrong.

19 elk were found dead throughout Mapleton, and the Yew plant may be to blame.