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Ohio votes against Issue 1 in special election. Here’s what that could mean for abortion rights.

August 9, 2023 by Robert Jeff

Washington — Ohio voters on Tuesday definitively rejected a closely watched proposal known as Issue 1 that would’ve made it more difficult to amend the state constitution, delivering a crucial victory to pro-abortion rights supporters ahead of a November vote on enshrining reproductive rights in the Ohio Constitution. The Associated Press projects the proposed constitutional … Read more

Texas AG appeals judge’s order that allows women with complicated pregnancies to get abortions

August 5, 2023 by Robert Jeff

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Editor’s note: This story was updated to include comments from the Texas Attorney General’s office, which has appealed the order. A Texas judge on Friday issued a temporary exemption to the state’s abortion … Read more

‘Conscience’ bills let medical providers opt out of providing a wide range of care

August 3, 2023 by Robert Jeff

A new Montana law will provide sweeping legal protections to health care practitioners who refuse to prescribe marijuana or participate in procedures and treatments such as abortion, medically assisted death, gender-affirming care, or others that run afoul of their ethical, moral, or religious beliefs or principles. The law, which goes into effect in October, will … Read more

GOP megadonor pours millions into effort to hinder Ohio abortion amendment

July 28, 2023 by Robert Jeff

New campaign finance records show Illinois Republican megadonor Richard Uihlein is funding the bulk of the campaign aimed at thwarting a constitutional amendment on abortion in Ohio. Ohio is likely the only state this year to have a measure on the ballot to enshrine abortion access into the state constitution, setting up a test case … Read more

CBS News poll on how 2024 GOP presidential primary race could be Donald Trump v. Trump fatigue

May 1, 2023 by Robert Jeff

To the extent the Republican primary is a contest at all right now, it looks like it’s one between Donald Trump and a sentiment one might call “Trump fatigue.” And Trump is winning that matchup easily. Here’s why: MAGA-sounding ideas are widely held in the Republican electorate, an environment that plays heavily to Trump’s advantage. … Read more