States Take Steps To Preemptively Protect Women’s Health Care From Federal Cuts
Some are introducing legislation to guarantee funding for Planned Parenthood while others move to plug any potential gaps from a possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
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State Lawmakers Rushing To Protect Funding For Planned Parenthood
As the White House and Republican-led Congress take aim at federal funding for health providers that offer abortion services, some state lawmakers may step in to fill the breach. Last month, Maryland became the first state to guarantee funding for its Planned Parenthood clinics should the federal government strip funding, and similar efforts are afoot farther west. (Facher, 4/24)
In other news —
Richmond Times-Dispatch:
Responding To Criticism Of Abortion Vote In Congress, Perriello Says Northam Backed 'Most Anti-Choice President' Ever
Responding to criticism that he can’t be trusted to protect abortion rights, Democratic candidate for governor Tom Perriello on Thursday said Lt. Gov. Ralph S. Northam backed “the most anti-choice president” in American history by voting twice for Republican George W. Bush. (Moomaw, 4/21)
The Associated Press:
Conservative Group Challenges Abortion Regulation Changes
The conservative Family Foundation of Virginia is filing a legal challenge over the way the state did away with restrictive regulations for abortion centers. The group said Friday it filed an administrative appeal in Henrico County Circuit Court over the health and safety regulations, which were updated in October. (4/21)
