Coverage dated June 21, 2023 to June 22, 2023

One of nation's least restrictive abortion bills barely clears first hurdle in Maine

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Maine's House OK'd the measure and sent it to the state Senate. It would allow abortions any time before birth if deemed necessary by a medical provider.

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Bangor Daily News
Maine Democrats may not have the votes to pass Janet Mills’ abortion bill (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Jun 21, 2023
Bangor Daily News's feed description
It's a stunning turn for a measure that seemed to be sailing toward passage ever since the Democratic governor unveiled the bill in January.
The Boston Globe
Maine bill proposing one of country’s least restrictive abortion laws narrowly clears House vote (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Jun 22, 2023
The Boston Globe's feed description
A proposal to expand access to abortions narrowly passed Thursday night in the Maine House, clearing the first hurdle after lawmakers kicked off an emotional floor debate.
CBS News
One of nation's least restrictive abortion bills barely clears first hurdle in Maine (opens CBS News)
Published Jun 22, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Maine's House OK'd the measure and sent it to the state Senate. It would allow abortions any time before birth if deemed necessary by a medical provider.
WHDH Boston
Maine bill proposing one of country’s least restrictive abortion laws narrowly clears House vote - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Jun 22, 2023
WHDH Boston's feed description
A proposal to expand access to abortions narrowly passed Thursday night in the Maine House, clearing the first hurdle after lawmakers kicked off an emotional

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