Naples Prefect Michele Di Bari denied Italian media speculation the singer was planning a big birthday bash at the ancient city, destroyed in A.D. 79 when Mount Vesuvius erupted. But he confirmed Madonna was planning a private evening tour on Friday that was purely
In Texas, a man filed ahe said helped his now-ex-wife obtain medication for an abortion, though he later
Florida’s proposal specifies that it does not authorize a cause of action against a mother for the death of her unborn child, or against a health care worker if they provided “lawful” medical care.Still, Republican Sen. Tom Leek voted against the bill in committee after raising concerns about the measure potentially “being weaponized against women who lose a child.”The fear of legal action could push more OBGYNs to avoid taking on high-risk patients or stop practicing in Florida entirely, a lobbyist for a medical malpractice insurance company has argued.
“There is a serious concern that there are other motivations here behind this bill, specifically with respect to abortion, with respect to potentially IVF in the future,” said Democratic Sen. Tina Polsky. “This is setting a new base for future issues, for future liability, for future bans. And it’s incredibly concerning.”___ Associated Press writer Geoff Mulvihill contributed to this report. Hanna reported from Topeka, Kansas. Payne is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican-led House advanced a proposed constitutional amendment Tuesday asking voters to repealthey narrowly approved last year and instead ban most abortions with exceptions for rape and incest.
Democrats and abortion-rights activists denounced the public policy swing as an affront to the will of voters. But Republicans contend they are simply giving voters a second chance — and are confident they will change their minds.“Missourians deserve to be presented with better options at the ballot box -- options that are more in line with their values,” said Republican Rep. Brian Seitz, who is handling the measure.