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Jul 6, 2011

Enforcement of new Arizona abortion laws on hold

Newly enacted restrictions on abortion services in Arizona are being put on hold temporarily while a judge considers a legal challenge.

Jun 30, 2011

Planned Parenthood seeks court order to halt new abortion laws

Two new laws regulating abortion discriminate against women who want to use the abortion pill and physician assistants and nurses who dispense it, Planned Parenthood alleged Wednesday in court filings that seek to keep the new measures from taking effect.

Apr 18, 2011

Brewer signs another anti-abortion bill

Gov. Jan Brewer has signed another anti-abortion bill passed by the Arizona Legislature.

Apr 15, 2011

Brewer signs bill to fix Game & Fish glitch

The new board that recommends appointees to the governor for the Game & Fish Commission will be whole for the first time after Gov. Jan Brewer signed a bill fixing a minor glitch that kept its fifth and final seat open.

Apr 12, 2011

Brewer signs bill on abortion funding

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed an anti-abortion bill that would affect indirect taxpayer funding for the state's largest abortion provider and tighten a prohibition on university funding for abortion education.

Apr 5, 2011

Senate passes anti-abortion bill

Pro-life lawmakers looking to chip away at groups that help women get abortion services passed a bill Tuesday that essentially wipes away the ability to make tax-deductible contributions to organizations like Planned Parenthood Arizona.

Backers defended the legislation by saying Arizona law already prohibits the use of public funds for abortion. The bill, for them, reinforces this [...]

Apr 5, 2011

Legislature gets budget bill back to fix error

Arizona legislators have requested and received a budget bill back from Gov. Jan Brewer so they can fix a mistake.

Apr 1, 2011

Use medical marijuana sales tax money for transplants

I have had a pretty tough month, but it pales in comparison to those in need of a life-saving organ transplant.

Mar 30, 2011

Arizona Senate OKs bill restricting abortion services

The Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation that broadens the definition of abortion and adds requirements before a woman may undergo the procedure.

Mar 30, 2011

Brewer signs bill banning abortions based on race or gender

Gov. Jan Brewer has signed legislation to ban abortions for people who want them because of race or gender.

Mar 23, 2011

Brewer gets bill on race, gender selection abortions

Arizona legislators have completed action on a bill to ban abortions for people who want them because of race or gender.

Mar 21, 2011

Senate approves bill prohibiting sex-selection abortions

The Senate passed legislation on Monday to prohibit abortion based on the sex or race of the fetus, or the race of a parent – but not until amending it to criminalize violations.

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