abortion ban

Unless Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft uses an unusual procedure to speed up counting petition signatures, a bid to legalize abortion won’t go before voters until after the Aug. 6 primary.

As amendments aimed at legalizing abortion in cases of rape or incest were voted down, one Republican state senator defended the decision saying, ‘God does not make mistakes.’

As amendments aimed at legalizing abortion in cases of rape or incest were voted down, one Republican state senator defended the the decision saying, 'God does not make mistakes'

A competing Missouri amendment proposed by a Republican would allow abortions in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

The campaign has the support of the major abortion advocacy groups in Missouri, but it’s also drawn criticism from activists over its fetal viability standard.

A recent report estimates how abortion bans in states like Kentucky and Missouri affected birth rates during the first half of 2023. It’s an early indicator that the bans aren’t equal in terms of impact.

Health workers in Illinois are performing about 1,800 more abortions per month on average than before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

The faith leaders by Americans United for Separation of Church & State and the National Women's Law Center filed one of 38 Missouri lawsuits citing religious intent when enacting legislation.

Abortion is expected to play a key role in Missouri's 2020 gubernatorial race. Republican Gov. Mike Parson is seeking to keep his seat. Democratic state…