abortion

North Carolina governor rolls out further abortion protections ahead of next Trump term

January 17, 2025 MAKIYA SEMINERA and ERIK VERDUZCO Associated Press

RALEIGH — North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein unveiled new measures Thursday that extend state protections for certain health care providers and patients’ reproductive health data just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Democratic […]

CURRIN: Voters rejected Kamala Harris’ radical abortion agenda

November 22, 2024 Sam Currin

With abortion policy now, for all practical purposes, a state — not federal — issue after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, Kamala Harris nonetheless placed abortion at the forefront of her presidential campaign. At her […]

Judge strikes down one NC abortion restriction, upholds another

July 26, 2024 The Associated Press

RALEIGH — A federal judge ruled Friday that a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently, affirming that it […]

Planned Parenthood plans to spend $40M on election

June 1, 2024 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Planned Parenthood will spend $40 million ahead of November’s elections to bolster President Joe Biden and leading congressional Democrats, betting that voters angry at Republican-led efforts to further restrict access to abortion […]

Planned Parenthood announces $10M voter campaign in NC

April 25, 2024 The Associated Press

RALEIGH — Abortion continues to be a key part of Democrats’ election playbook in North Carolina, which for 2024 will include what abortion-rights advocates call an unprecedented investment in get-out-the-vote efforts. Planned Parenthood affiliated groups […]

Lawsuit amended in challenge to North Carolina abortion law

July 26, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s 12-week abortion limit law has been amended by the plaintiffs following updates to the law made by the General Assembly. On June 30, U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles […]

Tuberville steadfast in military holds over abortion policy

July 16, 2023 Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions, forcing less experienced leaders into top jobs […]

12-week abortion limit official after House overrides veto

May 16, 2023 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — The North Carolina House of Representatives successfully voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto on Tuesday, May 16, modernizing the state’s laws regarding abortion following a contentious two weeks in state politics. Cooper […]

Senate overrides veto of 12-week abortion bill, House votes Tuesday night

May 16, 2023 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate voted along party lines to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20 on Tuesday afternoon. The bill, which would limit most abortions after 12 weeks, now goes […]

Cooper to hold ‘veto rally’ of abortion bill the day before Mother’s Day

May 10, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH —The day before Mother’s Day, North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will be holding a “veto rally” for the bill that reduces elective abortions from 20 weeks to 12. Cooper made the announcement on […]