Connecticut Abortion

Murphy warns Connecticut abortion law could be at risk while GOP opponent says he's fearmongering

The right to abortion has been codified in Connecticut law since 1990, but U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is warning how women in the state could still be at risk if Republicans impose a national ban

Health - ABC News - October 30

Harris wins Connecticut

Vice President Harris has won Connecticut, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Her victory was largely expected, given Connecticut has supported Democratic presidential candidates in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Sen. Chris Murphy wins reelection in Connecticut

Sen. Chris Murphy (D) easily won his reelection bid in Connecticut, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Murphy was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2013 and previously represented ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

A Connecticut Museum Shows How Ducks Have Helped the Planet

At the Bruce Museum, an exhibition of duck stamp art tells a 90-year-old story about how paintings can contribute to land preservation.

Science - The New York Times - October 28

Connecticut Sun part ways with head coach Stephanie White

White, who was the 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year, has led the Sun to two straight playoff appearances in two seasons with the team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Connecticut Sun part with coach Stephanie White: Is a Fever reunion next for her?

One day after the Indiana Fever fired coach Christie Sides, the Connecticut Sun split with their coach, Stephanie White — a former Fever player and coach who has been rumored as a potential name to ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Wildfires Spread Across New Jersey and Connecticut: ‘No End in Sight’

Firefighters in the two states have battled hundreds of blazes during an unseasonably dry fall.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

2 charged in killing of their teen cousin, found wrapped in comforter on Connecticut highway

Two people have been charged in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in Connecticut whose body was found wrapped in a comforter on a highway, as family say the suspects are the victim’s ...

M. Jodi Rell, Former Republican Governor of Connecticut, Dies at 78

She was lieutenant governor when her boss, John G. Rowland, resigned in a corruption scandal. The second woman to lead the state, she was later elected in her own right.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Stephanie White out as Connecticut Sun coach, the seventh job to open in WNBA since end of season

The Connecticut Sun is parting ways with Stephanie White

Sports - ABC News - October 28

FTX fraudster Caroline Ellison reports to Connecticut prison to begin 2-year sentence

Caroline Ellison, who pleaded guilty to fraud charges tied to the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, is beginning her two-year prison sentence.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Richard Gere is moving to Spain after unloading his $10.75 million Connecticut home

Gere bought the estate from Paul Simon to start a farm, but now says he wants to relocate his entire family to Spain.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Wishful Thinking on Abortion Politics

We explain why the issue of abortion didn’t necessarily help Democrats win this election.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Abortion activists target Latino voters in final push for Florida’s abortion amendment

With an amendment aiming to enshrine abortion rights in Florida on the Nov. 5 ballot, advocacy groups on both side of the measure are seeking to cut through the noise in trying to persuade Latino ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access

Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.

Trump moderates as Harris centers abortion fight

Former President Trump stance on abortion has become more moderate as the 2024 campaign has gone on, while Vice President Harris sought to center reproductive rights since launching her campaign ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Harris calls attention to abortion rights in Michigan, Texas

One day after holding a rally with Beyoncé in Houston, Texas, focused on reproductive rights, Vice President Kamala Harris was in Michigan Saturday again campaigning on access to abortion, where ...

In 2024, abortion rights initiatives are on the ballot in 10 states

There are 10 states with abortion rights initiatives in the 2024 election.

DeSantis, allies battle Florida abortion initiative

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story DeSantis, government allies fight Florida abortion measure A ballot initiative to enshrine abortion ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

See where abortion will be on the ballot in the 2024 election

Voters in 10 states will decide on crucial abortion-related measures this November, marking another pivotal moment in the ongoing national debate over reproductive rights.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns

The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on ads

Health - ABC News - October 31

Closing arguments in battle for Congress focus on abortion and immigration

Both parties are zeroing in on different issues as they make their closing arguments in the battles for the House and Senate, with Democrats leaning into abortion and Republicans focusing on ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Montana abortion measure might not be enough to save Tester

A ballot measure to protect abortion rights in Montana stands a good chance of passing, but it may not be enough to push Sen. Jon Tester (D) across the finish line in one of the most watched ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

These states have abortion laws on the ballot for the 2024 election

Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states in 2024, from Arizona to Florida.

In Florida, the future of abortion might come down to men

Women’s access to abortion is a top issue, as activists rush to convince men they also have stake in the fight. When Maxwell Frost bounded on stage at a Saturday morning rally in support of Florida ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

What to know about abortion on the ballot this Election Day

The overturn of Roe v. Wade has made abortion rights a key issue in this election cycle with 10 states putting abortion access questions on their general election ballots this Election Day. CBS ...

As Voting Closes, Trump Leads on Economy, Harris on Abortion

While the election is ending, the presidential candidates will hang their hats on these major issues.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Effort to add abortion rights to Florida's Constitution fails

Florida voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.

Florida voters narrowly reject abortion rights measure

The ballot initiative in Florida would have allowed abortion until the point of foetal viability or about 24 weeks.

Florida's Amendment 4 on abortion fails to pass

Florida has voted to decline the pro-abortion rights amendment, NBC News details the first state to have rejected such a proposal since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Arizona enshrines abortion rights in state constitution

Abortion will be protected in Arizona until the point of fetal viability after voters approved a ballot amendment codifying those protections into the state constitution, according to a projection ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Minority in Florida snaps abortion rights winning streak

Florida on Tuesday became the first state to reject an abortion rights amendment since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but backers of the measure decried that a minority of voters was able to prevail. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Arizona voters enshrine abortion rights in state constitution

NBC News projects the constitutional amendment has won enough votes to pass. It’s one of 10 pro-abortion rights measures on the ballot across the country Tuesday.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Nebraska Voters Pass Measure Limiting Abortions

A competing ballot amendment, which would have established a right to abortion until fetal viability, failed to win more votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Arizona Voters Approve Abortion Rights Amendment

Like those in other states, the Arizona measure essentially establishes abortion protections in the State Constitution as a “fundamental right.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Montana voters approve constitutional right to abortion

Montana voters approved a ballot measure enshrining abortion in the state constitution, NBC News projects, delivering a victory to advocates for reproductive freedom.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Montana enshrines abortion access into state constitution

Montana voters have passed a ballot measure to amend the state’s constitution to include the right to an abortion, cementing access to abortion services in the state. Constitutional Initiative No. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Nevada approves abortion rights ballot measure

Nevada voters have passed a ballot measure to protect abortion rights, one of 10 abortion-related measures up for a vote in the U.S. A Nevada law from 1990 protects abortion until 24 weeks of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Maryland voters pass abortion rights amendment

A proposed state constitutional amendment enshrining the right to “reproductive freedom” has passed. Reproductive rights advocates say that the amendment will protect abortion access in the state ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

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