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Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) gestures while speaking to reporters about the rejection of Issue 1 by Ohio voters on Aug. 8, 2023.

Key Issue 1 backer says November abortion vote may not be the last in Ohio

If Ohio voters approve an amendment guaranteeing abortion access and reproductive rights in November, Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) says another abortion issue could be close on its heels.

GOP lawmakers scramble to raise the bar on ballot amendments

Republican lawmakers who oppose abortion want to make 60% the new threshold for amending the Ohio constitution. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss the rush for a special election in August, before a possible abortion rights vote in November. Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler joins the show.

The Republican pivot to defense

Republicans are beginning to realize that playing defense is a lot harder than playing offense. After recent success in limiting abortion access, Republicans find themselves defending a position most Americans disagree with.On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, hosts Mike Thompson and Steve Brown discuss whether a compromise might be reached.

Ohio clinics that provide abortions are still open after six-week ban goes into effect

The 2019 law banning abortion after the detection of fetal cardiac activity, which can happen as early as six weeks, went into effect Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that there's no constitutional right to abortion.

Questions remain about the Minnesota rampage. Anti-abortion extremism may shed light

The suspect in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband texted, "Dad went to war last night,' evoking the language of the far right, Christian anti-abortion movement.

Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton speaks at a daily coronavirus press conference.

Anti-Abortion Group Urges Ohio Senate To Reject Limits On Health Director's Powers

A prominent anti-abortion group has taken an unusual step: asking the Ohio Senate to reject a House proposal that would restrict the power of public…

Birthright operates two pregnancy resource centers in Columbus, including this location on Mound Street.

Ohio Senate Budget Would Fund Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Resource Centers

Among the changes the Senate made to the House version of the Ohio budget was a $5 million boost to a program that funds centers that counsel pregnant…

Walgreens announced last week that it'd stop selling mifepristone, a popular abortion pill, in red states. California Gov. Gavin Newsom says his state will cut ties with the pharmacy giant after the move.

California will cut ties with Walgreens over the company's plan to drop abortion pills

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the state would halt business with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant agreed to stop distributing mifepristone in some red states amid legal pressure.

An anti-abortion activist rallies outside the Supreme Court on Nov. 1, as arguments about Texas' abortion law begin. The court has allowed the law to remain in place for now.

Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law as legal fights move forward

The justices allowed the abortion providers' challenges to go ahead against Texas' licensing officials – but not against anyone else. The court also blocked the Justice Department's challenge.

Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni (D-Boardman) and House Minority Leader Fred Strahorn (D-Dayton), surrounded by members of the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses

Democrats Push Economic Agenda As Republican-Backed Bills On Abortion, Guns Are Heard In Committee

As committees led by Republicans considered bills related to abortion and guns, Democrats are drawing attention to their bills on economic and education...

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