/tags/roe-v-wade Roe v. Wade en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:42:25 GMT /health/2024-06-24/missouri-abortion-ban-roe-v-wade-2-year-anniversary Missouri — which has some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country — was the first state to ban almost all abortions 2 years ago, leaving thousands of residents seeking other ways to access the procedure. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:42:25 GMT /health/2024-06-24/missouri-abortion-ban-roe-v-wade-2-year-anniversary Anna Spoerre /health-science-environment/2024-06-15/st-louis-judge-rules-against-faith-leaders-challenge-to-missouri-abortion-law Circuit Judge Jason Sengheiser said it was not up to the court to make a judgment on the soundness of the abortion policy but whether its language violated the constitution. Sat, 15 Jun 2024 20:54:55 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-06-15/st-louis-judge-rules-against-faith-leaders-challenge-to-missouri-abortion-law Sarah Fentem /government-politics-issues/2024-03-13/missourians-back-initiative-to-restore-abortion-rights-by-small-margin-new-poll-finds The St. Louis University/YouGov poll found many undecided voters as ballot campaign gathers signatures. The poll also found strong support for repealing the sales tax on food and sports wagering. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:07:14 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-13/missourians-back-initiative-to-restore-abortion-rights-by-small-margin-new-poll-finds Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2023-08-08/ohio-voters-reject-measure-that-would-have-made-it-harder-to-change-constitution Voters in Ohio shot down Issue 1, rejecting conservative lawmakers' attempt to change the constitutional amendment process ahead of a vote on reproductive rights this November. The Missouri GOP has been considering pushing a similar measure to block the possibility of voters enshrining abortion access in the state constitution. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-08-08/ohio-voters-reject-measure-that-would-have-made-it-harder-to-change-constitution Jo Ingles, Karen Kasler /2023-08-07/gop-legislators-file-lawsuit-challenging-cost-estimate-of-missouri-abortion-rights-amendment The litigation filed in Cole County uses Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s argument that legalizing abortion will cost the state billions of dollars. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick concluded that reasoning has no merit. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:14:55 GMT /2023-08-07/gop-legislators-file-lawsuit-challenging-cost-estimate-of-missouri-abortion-rights-amendment Jason Hancock /2023-08-04/federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-illinois-law-subjecting-crisis-pregnancy-centers-to-civil-liability Anti-abortion groups have claimed victory — for now. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:17:36 GMT /2023-08-04/federal-judge-temporarily-blocks-illinois-law-subjecting-crisis-pregnancy-centers-to-civil-liability Hannah Meisel /government-politics-issues/2023-08-03/trial-set-for-sept-11-on-ballot-title-for-missouri-abortion-rights-amendment Cole County Judge Beetem promises fast decision on the case. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:50:44 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-08-03/trial-set-for-sept-11-on-ballot-title-for-missouri-abortion-rights-amendment Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2023-08-01/illinois-to-invest-more-than-23-million-in-abortion-access-reproductive-healthcare-initiatives The state will build a hotline in response to influx of patients traveling from places with abortion restrictions, like Missouri. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-08-01/illinois-to-invest-more-than-23-million-in-abortion-access-reproductive-healthcare-initiatives Hannah Meisel /health-science-environment/2023-06-23/national-health-leaders-return-to-st-louis-a-year-later-to-reflect-on-the-country-post-roe-v-wade Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, U.S. Rep. Cori Bush and representatives from Planned Parenthood of St. Louis and other clinics that perform abortions in Illinois gathered in the same conference room where they first learned of the Dobbs decision last year. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:44:42 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-06-23/national-health-leaders-return-to-st-louis-a-year-later-to-reflect-on-the-country-post-roe-v-wade Eric Schmid /health-science-environment/2023-06-23/a-year-after-roe-v-wade-ended-metro-east-providers-expect-more-abortion-challenges Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade last June, clinics in the Metro East that offer abortions have become a destination for thousands of patients seeking the procedure. Abortion providers at Planned Parenthood in Fairview Heights think legislators will make more attempts to regulate reproductive health. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:01:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-06-23/a-year-after-roe-v-wade-ended-metro-east-providers-expect-more-abortion-challenges Sarah Fentem