abortion

Bill Restricting Use Of Abortion-Inducing Drugs Passes Missouri Senate Committee

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:30:26 +0000

A Missouri Senate Committee has passed legislation that puts restrictions on the use of abortion-inducing drugs.

The bill would require the prescribing doctor to be physically present whenever a patient takes RU-486 or any other medication designed to terminate a pregnancy. Supporters say it’s designed to prevent so-called “web-cam abortions,” in which a doctor at another location instructs the patient on taking the medicine.

Susan Klein of Missouri Right to Life testified in favor of the bill before the vote.

Kansas House Committee Approves Abortion Bill

Stephen Koranda — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:45:33 +0000

A Kansas House committee has approved a bill that is aimed at removing any state subsidies for abortion, even tax credits or exemptions.

Much of the debate focused on part of the bill that prohibits employees of an abortion provider from teaching sex education in schools. But it was written so broadly that a parent who works for an abortion provider wouldn't be allowed to volunteer in the classroom for any purpose.

Allan Rothlisberg, a Republican from Grandview Plaza, was in favor of the measure.

More Than 1,000 Gather For Anti-Abortion Rally

Stephen Koranda — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:11:17 +0000

More than 1,000 anti-abortion advocates gathered at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court ruling that made abortion legal in the country.

State Fines Aetna Over Autism, Abortion Coverage Violations

Elana Gordon — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:12:21 +0000

The Missouri Department of Insurance has issued its largest penalty to date, to health insurance company, Aetna.

Charges Dropped Against Planned Parenthood

Elana Gordon — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:04:00 +0000

Prosecutors in Kansas have dropped all remaining criminal charges against Planned Parenthood.

God, Politics And Sam Brownback's Kansas

Laura Ziegler — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:06:32 +0000

Governor Sam Brownback is reconfiguring the size and scope of state government in Kansas with the help of an overwhelmingly conservative Republican legislature.

Discarded Abortion Records Prompt Investigation, Chargeable Violations Unclear

Elana Gordon — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:18:36 +0000

The discovery of hundreds of private abortion records near a school in Overland Park, Kan. has prompted a police investigation.

Hundreds Rally At Missouri Capitol, Contraception Bill Moves Forward In Senate

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:36:25 +0000

Two rallies in Jefferson City today each called for the repeal of the 2010 Affordable Care Act and for employers to have the right to not provide coverage for birth control.

Birth Control Restriction Bill Passes Out Of Senate Committee

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:15:12 +0000

A State Senate committee has passed legislation that would allow employers in Missouri to refuse insurance coverage for birth control, abortions and sterilizations – that is, if providing coverage for those services would violate the employer’s religious beliefs.

More Than 1,000 Gather For Anti-Abortion Rally

Stephen Koranda — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:53:07 +0000

More than 1,000 anti-abortion activists gathered at the Kansas Statehouse today. The annual rally coincides with the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that legalized abortion.

Several Kansas Abortion Laws Now in Effect

Elana Gordon — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:36:47 +0000

OVERLAND PARK, Ks. – As the battle over new state abortion regulations moves to federal court, other recently approved laws pertaining to abortion are now kicking in. And as KCUR's Elana Gordon reports, the laws affect how remaining abortion services are accessed in Kansas.

Judge Blocks New Abortion Licensing Regs in Kansas.

Elana Gordon — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 05:39:49 +0000

KANSAS CITY, Ks. – A Federal Court in Kansas City, Kansas has temporarily suspended new state abortion regulations from taking effect. As KCUR's Elana Gordon reports, the rules would have shut down most abortion providers in the state.

2nd Abortion Provider Joins Licensing Lawsuit; State Board Approves New Regulations

Elana Gordon and Maria Carter — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:21:06 +0000

OVERLAND PARK, Ks. – Another Kansas abortion provider is trying to join a federal lawsuit aimed at blocking new state licensing laws and health department regulations. A state board, meanwhile, approved the new rules earlier today. The approval was needed for the Kansas Department of Health to enforce the rules, which take effect tomorrow.

Ks. Senate Passes Abortion Clinic Regulation Bill

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:10:09 +0000

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TOPEKA, Ks. – The Kansas Senate has approved a bill putting new regulations on abortion clinics in the state. The legislation would also require inspections two times per year for the clinics. Stephen Koranda has more on the debate.

Missouri House Passes Late Abortion Ban

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:50:25 +0000

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House has passed legislation to ban so-called "late term" abortions in the Show-Me State.