Posts Tagged Contraception
A contraception bill on the governor’s desk is also now a campaign talking point
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 29, 2025
Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin is considering about a hundred bills that are on his desk right now, and his deadline to take action is at the end of the week. Michael Pope more about one bill that guarantees a right to contraception.
Contraception access likely to remain a hot issue beyond General Assembly session
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2025
Democrats in the General Assembly are taking several tracks in an effort to secure the right to contraception. And, as Michael Pope reports, they’re also hoping to take the issue on the campaign trail.
Bipartisan contraception coverage bill flies out of Virginia House
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 5, 2025
If Virginia’s House of Delegates gets its way, contraception might be cheaper in the Commonwealth, or at least easier to get. The effort got 70 votes to pass the chamber Tuesday, Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Democrats hope to make contraception a key election issue
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 5, 2024
This week, the U.S. Senate failed to pass a bill guaranteeing a right to contraception. As Michael Pope reports, a similar bill was vetoed by Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin last month.
General Assembly and Governor Youngkin clash over contraception coverage
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2024
The General Assembly voted to make sure health insurance plans cover contraception. But Governor Glenn Youngkin wants an exemption for those with certain objections. Michael Pope explains.
A bill enshrining the right to contraception is likely headed to Governor Youngkin’s desk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 15, 2024
Democrats in the House and Senate are sending the governor legislation to make sure that Virginians have a right to contraception. Michael Pope reports.
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