McSally refuses to explain Planned Parenthood vote

Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District Rep. Martha McSally continues to rebuff attempts to explain why she voted to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood clinics that accounted for almost 60,000 patient visits in Arizona, many within her district. There are two Planned Parenthood clinics in Southern Arizona – both sit in McSally’s district. Since the September vote, she has given several interviews…

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Legislative roundup: Last call for bills

PHOENIX — The Legislature is well into the homestretch with the goal to wrap up the session before Easter still in its sights. This led to busy days and long nights at the Capitol this week. Last call for bills The House and Senate Appropriations committees were the only committees to hold regular meetings this…

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Abortion bill opponents claim scientific fraud

PHOENIX — An abortion regulation bill moving through the Legislature is under scrutiny for an amendment requiring doctors to inform patients about “abortion reversals,” for which medical evidence is lacking. The House Federalism and States Rights Committee approved the amendment to SB 1318 from Rep. Kelly Townsend, R-Gilbert, adding informed consent requirements about medication abortions….

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