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Cicilline kicks off re-election campaign, emphasizes need to send two Rhode Island Dems to DC
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Congressman David Cicilline kicked-off his 2022 re-election campaign Tuesday night at the Graduate Hotel in Providence. The congressman is seeking his seventh term to represent the First Congressional District in the Ocean State. Cicilline said the…
Attorney representing Providence police officer accused of assaulting political opponent releases statement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE ) -- An attorney representing a Providence police officer accused of assaulting his political opponent during a Roe v. Wade protest at the State House released a statement Monday. According to a police report, Jennifer Rourke was…
Off-duty officer charged after assaulting woman during protest in Providence, police say
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- An off-duty Providence police officer has been charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct at an abortion rally at…
RI state leadership say they will continue discussions on Medicaid funded abortions next session
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Following the announcement that the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, the state's House and Senate leaders said they will consider a bill to have Medicaid fund abortions in the state next session. Sen. President…
Pawtucket pizza shop donates proceeds to Planned Parenthood
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- In response to the Supreme Court's decision Friday morning to overturn the ruling of Roe V. Wade, a Pawtucket pizza shop will be making a donation to Planned Parenthood. A Guy and His Pie pizza shop…
'It's an unfortunate decision': Bishop Tobin criticizes North Kingstown doughnut shop over alleged pro-choice stance
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin on Tuesday criticized a popular North Kingstown doughnut shop over an alleged pro-choice stance. The bishop tweeted that he's hearing Allie's Donuts is raising money for Planned Parenthood, adding that if that's true,…
Rhode Island lawmakers to hear bill on abortion coverage under Medicaid
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island lawmakers will hear a bill on Thursday that would allow for abortions to be covered by Medicaid. Medicaid provides free or low cost health coverage for people with limited income. Recipients in the state…
Local advocates, experts react to Sen. McConnell's remarks on possible federal abortion ban
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A week and a half after the Supreme Court leaked a draft outlining what appeared to be plans to overturn the landmark Roe Vs. Wade decision, Senate Minority…
Cicilline backs bill to increase number of Supreme Court Justices from nine to 13
WASHINGTON D.C. (WLNE) -- Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) is supporting a bill that would increase the number of Supreme Court Justices from nine to 13. Cicilline is now one of 55 co-sponsors for the bill, named, the Judiciary Act of…
Morgenthau to launch TV ad in R.I. Congress District 2 race
SAUNDERSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) -- Democratic candidate for the Rhode Island District 2 Congress seat Sarah Morgenthau has released the first TV ad in the race. Morgenthau published the ad to her YouTube Channel and condemns the recent Supreme Court leak…
Senate to vote next week on protecting abortion rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will vote next week on legislation that would codify abortion rights into federal law as Democrats mount their response to the Supreme Court’s leaked draft decision that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling.…
Could Rhode Island become an abortion 'safe haven' state?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- With the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade on the table in the Supreme Court, states like Rhode Island that passed…
Gov. McKee signs letter to Congress in favor abortion rights
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee joined a coalition of 17 governors in signing a letter to Congress in favor of abortion rights. "I trust women to make their own health care decisions in consultation with their health care…
Abortion rights at stake in historic Supreme Court arguments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Abortion rights are on the line at the Supreme Court in historic arguments Wednesday over the landmark ruling nearly 50 years ago that declared a nationwide right to end pregnancies and has forged one of the most…
Judge orders Texas to suspend new law banning most abortions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Texas to suspend the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S., calling it an “offensive deprivation" of a constitutional right by banning most abortions in the nation's second-most populous state…
Biden lifts abortion referral ban on family planning clinics
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday reversed a ban on abortion referrals by family planning clinics, lifting a Trump-era restriction as political and legal battles over abortion grow sharper from Texas to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Department…
House passes abortion rights bill but little chance of becoming law
The House on Friday passed a bill to uphold abortion rights for women, taking swift action in response to a new Texas law that bans nearly all abortions in the state. The final tally was 218-211 with House Speaker Nancy…
Justice Dept. sues Texas over state’s new abortion law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday sued Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted “in open defiance of the Constitution.” The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Texas, asks…
Supreme Court allows Texas' controversial abortion ban to take effect
The Supreme Court will be moving forward with a controversial ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy that's set to take effect on Sept. 1. The American Civil Liberties Union confirmed the news late Tuesday night. "The Supreme…
Supreme Court to take up major abortion rights challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to a showdown over abortion in a case that could dramatically alter nearly 50 years of rulings on abortion rights. With three justices appointed by President Donald Trump part of a 6-3…
Biden health pick taking heat for support of abortion rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s pick for health secretary is taking heat from Republicans for his actions in support of abortion rights. They want to define him — and the new administration — as out of the mainstream. The nomination of Xavier…
Massachusetts governor vetoes abortion expansion measure
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ Republican governor vetoed legislation on Thursday that would expand access to abortion in the state. Gov. Charlie Baker, in his veto message, said he strongly supports many provisions of the measure included in the state budget passed by…
Legal pot, anti-abortion measures pass on state ballots
FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, file photo, Sheldon Smith, center, holds the photographs of his children Deshawn Smith, 11, left, and Trinitee Smith, 13, both suffering from sickle cell anemia, during an Initiative 65 rally in Ridgeland,…
