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KC council to vote on stipend for city employees who go out of state for an abortion

Council considering providing a $300 stipend to city employees who need to travel out of state for an abortion

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KC council to vote on stipend for city employees who go out of state for an abortion

Council considering providing a $300 stipend to city employees who need to travel out of state for an abortion

The Kansas City council will vote Thursday on a resolution that would provide a $300 stipend to city employees who need to travel out of state for an abortion.The closest location for Kansas Citians seeking an abortion is the Planned Parenthood health center in Overland Park, Kansas.On Twitter, Mayor Quinton Lucas said Kansas City "will do all it can to ensure our employees and, ultimately, our residents have access to vital health care services."

The Kansas City council will vote Thursday on a resolution that would provide a $300 stipend to city employees who need to travel out of state for an abortion.

The closest location for Kansas Citians seeking an abortion is the Planned Parenthood health center in Overland Park, Kansas.

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On Twitter, Mayor Quinton Lucas said Kansas City "will do all it can to ensure our employees and, ultimately, our residents have access to vital health care services."