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Abortion

Published
May 12, 2023

Lawmakers consider adding right to bodily autonomy to Maine Constitution

The bill, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Craig Hickman, has raised a host of possible scenarios that likely would need to be sorted out by the courts if the amendment were to pass.
Published
May 5, 2023

Anti-abortion bills draw advocates back to Maine’s State House

While the crowd was much smaller than the one that packed the Capitol for Monday's abortion debate, lawmakers heard several hours of testimony Friday on bills proposed by abortion opponents.
Published
May 1, 2023

Abortion hearing continues through the night, ends Tuesday morning

Legislative committees held hearings on five abortion bills, including Gov. Janet Mills' proposal to expand access later in pregnancy with a doctor's approval.
Published
April 27, 2023

Washington, Minnesota become trans refuges, shield abortions

The law, which protects patients and providers, tells other states they will not be able to use Washington state courts or judicial processes to enforce their bans on abortion and gender-affirming health care.
Published
April 21, 2023

Here’s what the Supreme Court abortion pill ruling means and what’s next

Here's what to know about the case, how we got here and what could be next.

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Published
April 13, 2023

Florida lawmakers pass 6-week abortion ban backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis

The Republican governor and presumed 2024 presidential candidate is expected to sign the bill into law.
Published
April 12, 2023

Abortion bill debate quickly heats up at the State House

Republicans say Gov. Janet Mills' legislation to allow post-viability abortions demands full-throated opposition because it permits 'abortion on demand.'
Published
April 11, 2023

Gov. Mills introduces bill to expand abortion access as Democrats line up in support

The legislation would allow abortions to be performed after viability of the fetus as long as a physician determines it is necessary.
Published
April 10, 2023

Mills considers stockpiling abortion pills in wake of court rulings

Mifepristone, which is used in medication abortion, could be removed from the market as soon as Friday.
Published
April 9, 2023

Both sides mobilize in push for abortion legislation in Maine

A number of competing bills, including Gov. Janet Mills' effort to expand existing protections, keep the issue on the front burner in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling.