Kansas legislators gave final passage to a sweeping anti-abortion measure Friday night, sending Gov. Sam Brownback a bill that declares life begins “at fertilization” while blocking tax breaks for abortion providers and banning abortions performed solely because of the baby’s sex. Source: FOXNews.com
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Virginia lawmakers approve measure to bar abortion coverage
By a single Senate vote, Virginia’s General Assembly on Wednesday prohibited abortion coverage from being offered in insurance policies that would be sold through a federally funded health insurance exchange in the state. Source: FOXNews.com
Alabama lawmakers pass measure to tighten rules for abortion clinics
The state House voted 68-21 late Tuesday to give final passage to the Women’s Health and Safety Act. Source: FOXNews.com
Tennessee Republicans pushing to cut welfare benefits if kids’ report cards don’t measure up
Tennessee has among the lowest average monthly benefits for a recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families in the country. But not content with that, the state legislature is pushing a plan to cut benefits for families of kids who don’t do well enough in school. Being a kid living in poverty is tough enough…. Read more »