Most women in Louisiana will have to wait three days to get an abortion under House Bill 386 which made it over its final legislative hurdle on Wednesday when the Louisiana House, as expected, approved minor wording changes to the bill. The bill will now go to the Governor for his signature.
Teen pregnancy, birth and abortion rates in the United States all reached new historic lows in 2011, according to two new analyses (national and
People have been creating and sending cards for generations because it’s a simple, but powerful, way to maintain connection and sustain our families. But too often, the Mamas Day cards we see in stores don’t reflect the mamas in our lives, or the struggles they face.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2016
Louisiana Senate Decides to Triple the Waiting Period for Abortion
Reproductive health advocates express disappointment with the vote
New Orleans, LA (May 3, 2016) – The Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive Freedom expressed serious disappointment that the Louisiana Senate voted today 34-4 to impose an unnecessary, burdensome obstacle in the path of women seeking abortions.
This week, advocates testified before the Senate Health and Welfare Committee in opposition to HB 386 (Rep.
This week several pieces of legislation worked their way through the legislature.
Reproductive health advocates warn these efforts impose dangerous obstacles for women
New Orleans, LA (April 20, 2016) – The Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive Freedom expressed serious concerns about a slew of bills being considered by the House Health and Welfare Committee today.
A new Louisiana law would triple the mandatory waiting time that women have to endure while seeking an abortion.
After hearing arguments about exempting religious non-profits from providing insurance coverage that includes birth control last week, the Supreme Court asked for new proposals from both sides about how to protect religious freedom while preserving coverage for female employees under the Affordable Care Act.
The Senate passed, 37-0 the Louisiana Expectant and Parenting Students Act which would support pregnant and parenting students to reduce the dropout rate among teen mother.
