Stories tagged: "abortion"


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Arizonans Need the Hobbs Administration To Keep the Foot on the Gas for Reproductive Freedom

OPINION: While many in the “pro-life” camp argue that banning abortions is the only way to protect life, in cases like mine, denying access to abortion is anything but.

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Abortion Medication May Be Accessible in Some States, but Not in Arizona — For Now

Despite the new announcement by the FDA about abortion medication, Arizonans will still have a challenging time acquiring these drugs. 

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Family Planning Program To Expand Services to 30,000 People Under Hobbs’ Proposal

Hobbs’ budget to match federal funding for Title X, a family planning program, which will increase the program’s funding to $12 million.

The new Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, waves to the crowd after taking the ceremonial oath of office during a public ceremonial inauguration at the state Capitol in Phoenix, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
A Pre-Statehood Abortion Law Could Have Been Enforced Today. Arizona Voters Kept That From Happening. 

Friday marked the day the former Arizona attorney general would have enforced a pre-statehood abortion law—but due to Arizona voters, that won’t happen. 

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Attorney General: Democrat Kris Mayes Says She Will Defend Abortion Rights and Protect Mail-in Voting

Democrat Kris Mayes says as Arizona attorney general she would defend abortion rights and protect mail-in voting.

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Arizona Planned Parenthood Resumes Abortions Statewide

Abortions in Arizona are currently legal up to 15 weeks, although the state attorney general has argued in favor of a total ban on the procedure.

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North Valley Residents: Here Are Your Candidates for Arizona Legislature

Arizona’s 4th Legislative District covers Paradise Valley north Scottsdale, and north Phoenix, between Camelback Road, State Route 51, and State Route 101.