Posts Tagged Abortion
Bill Seeking to Expand Health Insurance Coverage for Abortion Services Advances
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 18, 2021
A bill that expands insurance coverage of abortion services is moving forward in Richmond. Michael Pope reports.
2021 Session Starts with Familiar Debate Over Abortion Legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 13, 2021
Lawmakers are back in session, and they’re debating a familiar topic of disagreement: abortion. Michael Pope reports.
Efforts to Ease Access to Abortion Find Success in House and Senate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 23, 2020
Now that Democrats have the majority they’re looking to make it easier for women to access abortions. This week, committees in both Virginia’s House and Senate have given their stamp of approval to legislation that would roll back abortion restrictions put in place under Republicans. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Lawmakers Eliminate State-Funded Abortion Program
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 31, 2019
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State lawmakers have cut funding for a Department of Health program that pays for certain abortions. The budget amendment slid under the radar during a busy legislative session. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
General Assembly Continues to Erupt Over Tabled Abortion Bill
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 31, 2019
A viral video of a House subcommittee meeting has turned the General Assembly upside down and made it the focus of conservative media. Michael Pope has more on the latest round of accusations.
2012 Ultrasound Bill Still A Factor In Lieutenant Governor’s Race
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 9, 2017
Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. Virginia State Sen. Jill Vogel, right, gestures during a debate with Democrat Justin Fairfax at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber
On the campaign trail, issues surrounding women’s health are becoming one of the hottest points of debate between statewide candidates. Michael Pope has details.
Proposed Legislation Would Make January 22nd a “Day of Tears” in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 16, 2017
Anne Fitzgerald (right) of the Day of Tears nonprofit says she would like to see other state take action similar to the one Virginia is considering. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Members of the Virginia House of Delegates are about to consider an effort to create a Day of Tears in Virginia. As Michael Pope tells us from the Capitol, the idea is to mourn the loss of unborn children to abortion.
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