Moore’s first day: New Cabinet department, abortion access funds, ethics rules
Gov. Wes Moore created a new Cabinet position, announced new ethics standards for his administration and released more than $60 million in funds.
US divided over Roe’s repeal as abortion foes gird for march
Anti-abortion activists will have multiple reasons to celebrate — and some reasons for unease — when they gather for the annual March for Life.
State lawsuits defend abortion access with religious freedom
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, religious abortion-rights supporters are using religious freedom laws to protect abortion access.
Maryland Democrats plan to push host of abortion-related legislation
Maryland lawmakers are expected to consider a number of abortion-related bills in January.
Trial over DeSantis removal of prosecutor on abortion ends
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wasn't seeking political retaliation when he removed a prosecutor over abortion and transgender views, the governor's attorney said.
Georgia high court reinstates ban on abortions after 6 weeks
The Georgia Supreme Court reinstated the state’s ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Despite dangerous pregnancy complications, abortions denied
Pregnant women with dangerous medical conditions are showing up in hospitals and doctors’ offices only to be denied the abortions that could help treat them.
Judge overturns Georgia’s ban on abortion after 6 weeks
A judge overturned Georgia’s ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy.
Abortion rights wins in Kentucky, elsewhere stoke supporters
An election win for abortion-rights supporters in Kentucky will be tested this week when the state’s Supreme Court considers the state's abortion ban.
Abortion rights supporters win in conservative, liberal states
Abortion rights supporters won in the four states where access was on the ballot Tuesday.
Low-wage workers bear financial brunt of denied abortions
It has always been difficult to be pregnant on the job and to raise a child, but especially so for low-wage workers. Abortion bans and restrictions widen the disparity.
Pentagon to provide funds, help for troops seeking abortions
The Pentagon will provide travel funds and support for troops and their dependents who seek abortions but are based in states where they are now illegal.