Health care providers in Iowa would be required to tell patients that it may be possible to reverse the effects of a medication abortion, something reproductive rights advocates and medical groups say is not supported by science.
Cecile Richards was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2023.
There has been a 38 percent decrease in abortions performed in the state since the implementation of Iowa’s six-week abortion ban, according to a report published Thursday.
Planned Parenthood officials said many Iowans — who have the means — are seeking services in neighboring states with less restrictive abortion laws.
Out-of-state clinics like Mankato, Minn. are expanding services and hiring more staff to meet rising demand from Iowa patients in the wake of a new state abortion ban.
Also, Planned Parenthood’s political PAC announces $250,000 donation in Iowa races
Also, Iowa’s unemployment rate holds steady for a 4th straight month
An Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy takes effect today.
New restrictions banning most abortions in Iowa will take effect Monday, July 29. District Court Judge Jeffrey Farrell issued an order dissolving an injunction that has blocked the new restrictions from going into place.
Health care and abortion providers in Iowa are preparing for a drastic shift in the scope of reproductive care permitted in the state. An Iowa law banning most abortions could take effect as early as Friday.
Abortions in Iowa would be illegal once cardiac activity can be detected in an embryo or fetus after the Iowa Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for a 2023 state law to take effect.
While abortion rights supporters raised concerns, abortion opponents praised the ruling and the new restrictions on abortion that have come in its wake.
Iowa’s Supreme Court is set to issue its decision Friday on whether or not to allow a strict abortion restriction to take effect, potentially delivering a dramatic shake-up to Iowa’s abortion laws.
Also, Linn County Democrat announces candidacy of Iowa House seat
State auditor condemns AG for using unfinished audit to justify halting payments
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