CNN News, delivered. Select from our newsletters below and enter your email to subscribe.
Louisiana Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards signaled this week his support for an anti-abortion bill that his state legislature is close to fully passing.
"My position hasn't changed. In eight years in the Legislature, I was a pro-life legislator," Edwards told reporters Thursday during a press conference in Louisiana."When I ran for governor, I said that I was pro-life. And so that's something that's consistent."Senate Bill 184, sponsored by Democratic state Sen.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Louisiana governor breaks with Democratic Party on abortionBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Nearly three decades ago, when Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards&39; wife was 20 weeks pregnant with their first child, a doctor discovered their daughter had spina bifida and encouraged an abortion. The Edwardses refused.
Weiterlesen »
Louisiana governor breaks with Democratic Party on abortionDemocratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, who has repeatedly bucked national party leaders on abortion rights, is set to sign legislation banning abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy.
Weiterlesen »
Southern Democratic governor breaks rank on abortion issue, will likely sign pro-life billLouisiana is next in line to pass stringent anti-abortion laws, and the Democratic governor looks to be on board.
Weiterlesen »
Alabama's governor defends near-total abortion ban bill, but doesn't commit to signingIf Gov. Kay Ivey signs the bill, the ban would take effect six months after her signature.
Weiterlesen »
Alabama governor signs controversial abortion ban bill into lawThe bill, designed to challenge Roe v. Wade protections, makes it a felony for a doctor to perform or attempt an abortion during any stage of pregnancy
Weiterlesen »
Alabama governor signs bill banning nearly all abortionsAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the nation’s most restrictive abortion law, setting up a court fight that Republicans hope will end with the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
Weiterlesen »
Alabama Senate approves near-total ban on abortion; sends bill to the governorThe measure includes the most sweeping restrictions on abortion in the United States, almost certainly guaranteeing a legal challenge.
Weiterlesen »
Missouri Senate passes bill to ban abortions at 8 weeksMissouri's Republican-led Senate passed a bill to ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy.
Weiterlesen »
Missouri Senate passes bill to ban abortions at 8 weeksMissouri's Republican-led Senate passes bill to ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy.
Weiterlesen »
Missouri Senate Passes Bill to Ban Abortions at 8 WeeksMissouri’s Republican-led Senate passed a bill to ban abortions at eight weeks of pregnancy. It needs at least another vote of approval in the House before it can go to Gov. Mike Parson, who supports it.
Weiterlesen »