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Trump administration abruptly cancels grants for teen pregnancy prevention
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (794+ words) For stories of life in our changing world, subscribe here to the global health newsletter. Last July, the Trump administration issued a notice to the dozens of organizations receiving Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants. "Program materials are expected [to] reflect…...
Trump administration has a new resource hub for expectant moms. It excludes Planned Parenthood
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (150+ words) The Trump administration has launched an online resource hub for new and expectant mothers. The majority of pregnancy centers that the website recommends in Arizona do not offer abortion services. The hub is called Moms. gov. On the front page,…...
Hobbs vetoes bill to mandate adoption education alongside STIs, contraceptives in schools
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (596+ words) Arizona won't require schools and colleges that discuss contraception and sexually transmitted diseases to also tell the students about adoption. Gov. Katie Hobbs late Tuesday vetoed HB 2040, which would have included providing mandatory information about adoption when talking with students…...
Abortion report reflects impacts of shifting laws in Arizona
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (376+ words) New data from the Arizona Department of Health Services shows how shifting laws have continued to impact abortions in the state. The latest annual abortion report covers abortions performed in Arizona in 2024. The report shows about 60% of abortion-seekers in 2024 were…...
Mayes, other AGs call for keeping abortion out of ACA subsidy debate
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (195+ words) As Congress debates extensions for subsidies for Obamacare health plans, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says abortion restrictions should not be part of the negotiation. Costs for Affordable Care Act marketplace health plans are expected to skyrocket when enhanced premium…...