/tags/abortion-rights abortion rights en-US WLRN Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:30:00 GMT /health/2024-04-02/planned-parenthood-centers-in-florida-prepare-for-a-six-week-abortion-ban Health centers are trying to accommodate as many patients seeking abortions beyond six weeks of pregnancy as they can before the ban goes into effect May 1. After that, most people will have to travel out-of-state for care. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:30:00 GMT /health/2024-04-02/planned-parenthood-centers-in-florida-prepare-for-a-six-week-abortion-ban Stephanie Colombini /government-politics/2024-04-01/florida-supreme-court-ruling-abortion-rights-pot-legalization The Florida Supreme Court will allow the state’s voters in November to decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational use of marijuana. The rulings reject Attorney General Ashley Moody’s arguments that both of the proposed questions should have been rejected. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:29:27 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-01/florida-supreme-court-ruling-abortion-rights-pot-legalization The Associated Press /health/2023-12-27/florida-abortion-rates-15-week-ban A 15-week ban on abortion in Florida hasn't decreased the number of procedures done here as women from surrounding states with more restrictive bans head to the Sunshine State for their procedures. After the 15-week ban became law, Florida abortion clinics, ironically, became busier. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:31:39 GMT /health/2023-12-27/florida-abortion-rates-15-week-ban Cristina Pop /government-politics/2023-12-19/abortion-florida-ballot-signatures Starting immediately, the almost 10,000 volunteers who have helped gather signatures to protect the right to abortions will begin to focus on the next phase: Convincing people to actually show up and vote next November. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:12:55 GMT /government-politics/2023-12-19/abortion-florida-ballot-signatures Daniel Rivero /health/2023-11-27/anti-abortion-groups-shrug-off-election-losses-look-to-courts-and-statehouses Anti-abortion groups have lost seven consecutive elections on state ballot measures about abortion. They say they’re unfazed and plan to keep focusing on lawmakers and state courts to notch wins. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT /health/2023-11-27/anti-abortion-groups-shrug-off-election-losses-look-to-courts-and-statehouses Rachana Pradhan - KFF Health News /government-politics/2023-11-17/florida-abortion-constitutional-amendment Democratic U.S. Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, of Miami Gardens, and Democratic state Sen. Jason Pizzo, of Miami Lakes, will help collect signatures this weekend for a proposed constitutional amendment that would ensure abortion rights in Florida. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:10:27 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-17/florida-abortion-constitutional-amendment Sergio R. Bustos /law-justice/2023-10-30/abortion-rights-florida The Florida Supreme Court must decide whether to uphold a 15-week abortion ban signed by Gov. DeSantis. Meanwhile, groups are trying to place a state constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights up to about 24 weeks of pregnancy on the 2024 ballot. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:48:52 GMT /law-justice/2023-10-30/abortion-rights-florida Gabriella Pinos /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-10-27/florida-supreme-court-abortion-ban-special-session-iran This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the legal limbo around abortion access as the Florida Supreme Court considers a challenge to the state’s 15-week ban. We speak with a Florida-based OBGYN (00:57), the executive director of Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates (05:08) and Tampa Bay Times reporter Romy Ellenbogen (17:25). Plus, Politico’s Gary Fineout joins us for a preview of November’s special legislative session (27:18). And later, a collection of stories about coastal communities' efforts to mitigate flooding (37:14). Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:48:56 GMT /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-10-27/florida-supreme-court-abortion-ban-special-session-iran /show/the-florida-roundup/2023-10-27/florida-supreme-court-abortion-ban-special-session-iran This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the legal limbo around abortion access as the Florida Supreme Court considers a challenge to the state’s 15-week ban. We speak with a Florida-based OBGYN (00:57), the executive director of Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates (05:08) and Tampa Bay Times reporter Romy Ellenbogen (17:25). Plus, Politico’s Gary Fineout joins us for a preview of November’s special legislative session (27:18). And later, a collection of stories about coastal communities' efforts to mitigate flooding (37:14). Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:48:19 GMT /show/the-florida-roundup/2023-10-27/florida-supreme-court-abortion-ban-special-session-iran /government-politics/2023-10-11/florida-attorney-general-abortion-rights-2024-ballot Attorney General Ashley Moody didn't tell the state Supreme Court why she'll oppose it. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:31:42 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-11/florida-attorney-general-abortion-rights-2024-ballot Associated Press