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Legislators react to abortion bill as it heads to floor vote

Supporters say the bill would codify Roe v. Wade into state law, but opponents say ambiguity could expand abortion.

2 abortion-rights bills introduced in legislature

Two proposals to codify the protections of Roe v. Wade in Rhode Island law have been introduced to keep abortion legal in the state.

James Dobson, influential founder of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family, dies age 89

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James Dobson, who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was long a campaigner against abortion and gay rights, has died. He was 89. His death was confirmed Thursday by the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. Dobson was a child psychologist who started Focus on the Family in 1977. The organization gave Dobson a platform to weigh in on legislation, advise White House panels and advocate against laws to ban conversion therapy to “cure” gay people. He became a force in the 1980s for pushing conservative Christian ideals in American politics alongside fundamentalist giants like Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson.

What to know about how Trump's judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades

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A review by The Associated Press shows that several of President Donald Trump’s nominees to the federal courts have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions. Some have helped defend their state’s abortion restrictions in court and some have been involved in cases with national impact, including on access to medication abortion. Legal experts and abortion rights advocates warn of a remaking of the federal courts in a way that could pose enduring threats to abortion access nationwide.

Trump rally in Warwick after Trump reelected as president

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WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- Trump supporters were out in full force with a rally along Post Road outside of the New England for Trump store Wednesday. "I think…

Chevron Decision Started In Rhode Island

Supreme Court's decision on federal regulations started in Rhode Island

Gino DeAngelis, Matt Couture,

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Supreme Court decision to throw out 40-year-old precedent that gave power to federal agencies to create regulations started in Rhode Island. Rhode Island's case…

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at 93

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, has died. She was 93. The court says she died in Phoenix on…

Senate committee to vote on taxpayer abortion bill

Anthony Vega, Matthew Stevens,

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A bill that would expand abortion access for those on Medicaid, including state employees, will be voted on Tuesday. The bill will be voted on by the nine-member Senate Judiciary Committee, where a tight vote is…

Proposed expansion of abortion rights reignites statewide debate

Daniel Coates,

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In his budget state budget proposal last week, Gov. Dan McKee outlined more than $600,000 of expanded abortion coverage for state employees and those on Medicaid. McKee also encouraged…

House Majority Whip Kazarian introduces Equality in Abortion Coverage Act

Heather Sillins,

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- House Majority Whip Katherine Kazarian introduced the "Equality in Abortion Coverage Act" Thursday. The legislation would ensure that people on Medicaid and state health insurance plans would have coverage for abortion procedures. "While I am grateful…

Providence Rep. Anastasia Williams reflects on 30-year career on Smith Hill

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Following Wednesday House Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Anastasia Williams said farewell to the State House after representing Providence in the House for 30 years. "It's bittersweet," Williams said following Wednesday's meeting. Williams, who was first elected…

Fung, Magaziner address leading concerns of Rhode Islanders in forum

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KINGSTON, R.I. (WLNE) -- Candidates in the race for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional seat addressed abortion and cost of living -- the main concerns of Rhode Islanders. A recent Boston Globe and Suffolk University…

What To Watch In Last Multistate Primaries Of Midterm Season

Poll: McKee leads GOP contender in governor race by 10 points

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee maintains a 10 point lead over political newcomer and GOP candidate Ashley Kalus in the gubernatorial race, according to a Boston Globe and Suffolk University poll. The poll, released Tuesday, sees McKee with…

8 years ago, he backed him for governor. Now, Chris Christie endorses Allan Fung for Congress

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It was on this day, 10 days into the month of October, in 2014 when then New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie endorsed fellow Republican Allan Fung in his bid…

Biden Approval Rises Sharply Ahead Of Midterms: Ap Norc Poll

Poll: Biden approval rises sharply ahead of midterms

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President Joe Biden’s popularity has improved substantially from his lowest point this summer, but concerns about his handling of the economy persist. That's according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Support for Biden recovered from a low of 36% in July to 45%, driven in large part by a rebound in support from Democrats just two months before the November midterm elections. The economy continues to be a weakness for Biden, with just 38% approving of his economic leadership as the country faces stubbornly high inflation and Republicans try to make household finances the axis of the upcoming midterms.

Healey could make history as 1st openly gay Massachusetts governor

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Attorney General Maura Healey has won the Democratic primary for Massachusetts governor, bringing her one step closer to becoming the first openly gay candidate and first woman elected to the state’s top political office. Healey will be the heavy favorite in November against the winner of the Republican primary. Former state Rep. Geoff Diehl, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and businessman Chris Doughty, who is considered more moderate, are running for the GOP nomination. The 51-year-old Healey has touted her efforts to protect students and homeowners from predatory lenders. She also sued Exxon Mobil about whether the oil giant misled investors and the public about its knowledge of climate change. Her most frequent target, however, was Donald Trump.

Baker to sign bill further protecting access to reproductive health care services

Cori Dubois,

BOSTON (WLNE) -- Gov. Charlie Baker will sign a bill further protecting access to reproductive health care services, including abortion, in the Commonwealth on Tuesday. Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders, as well as…

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Massachusetts

Sam LaFrance, Natalie Noury,

BOSTON (WLNE) -- Vice President Kamala Harris made her first trip to Massachusetts Thursday. Harris, making stops in Boston and Martha's Vineyard meeting with legislative leaders about reproductive rights. According to the White…

2 Massachusetts congresswomen arrested in DC during abortion rights protest

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLNE) -- Two Massachusetts congresswoman were arrested during an abortion rights protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday. According to our sister station WCVB-TV, Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley and Katherine Clark were among several congressional members arrested. WCVB…

Facing Pressure, Biden To Sign Order On Abortion Access

Biden signs order on abortion access after high court ruling

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The White House says President Joe Biden will take executive action to protect access to abortion. The president faces mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago. Biden is expected to formalize instructions to the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services to push back on efforts to limit the ability of women to access federally approved abortion medication or to travel across state lines to access clinical abortion services. The White House said Friday that Biden has committed to doing “everything in his power” to protect access to “safe and legal abortion.”

Providence officer accused of assaulting woman at abortion rally pleads not guilty

Cori Dubois,

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A Providence police officer charged with assaulting a woman at a Roe v. Wade rally pleaded not guilty Friday. Jeann Lugo, 35, is…

McKee signs executive order protecting abortion access in Rhode Island

Matthew Stevens,

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - More than a week after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Gov. Dan McKee has signed an executive order protecting abortion access in the state. "The executive order I signed today ensures that Rhode…

From one July Fourth to the next, a steep slide for Biden

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President Joe Biden is set to mark his second Fourth of July since taking office, and he's finding a far different political atmosphere today than a year ago. At this time last year, the United States had been making steady progress against the pandemic, and Biden said the country was “closer than ever to declaring our independence from a deadly virus.” But in the past year, two variants proved the coronavirus remained a threat, and Biden's presidency has become bogged down in other challenges, some of them outside of his control. His approval rating has fallen 20 percentage points between his first and second Independence Days, according to polls from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Cicilline kicks off re-election campaign, emphasizes need to send two Rhode Island Dems to DC

Matthew Stevens,

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…

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