Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania reacts to Supreme Court draft opinion
The organization said it is going to fight back and work to protect abortion access.
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The organization said it is going to fight back and work to protect abortion access.
It's unclear if the draft represents the court's final word on the matter.
While it passed the house and senate easily, a bill about teaching race in schools failed to meet the deadline in the W. Va. Senate in order to become law.
The bill would ban abortions solely based on a prenatal diagnosis of disability.
A Republican-backed amendment declaring there is no constitutional right to abortion has advanced to the full state Senate.
Resolutions are also expected to be introduced this year in Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Mississippi and South Carolina.
Doctors would be required to report cases of babies born alive after abortions or attempted abortions, under legislation approved Thursday by the GOP-controlled Ohio Senate.
The split decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Texas law that essentially bans abortion in that state has brought strong reactions.
A city in Ohio has banned abortions, declaring itself "a sanctuary city for the unborn."
Pennsylvania's Legislature began to advance bills to restrict abortion rights. One seeks to restrict abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat and another would prohibit an abortion on the basis of a Down syndrome diagnosis.
Planned Parenthood has sued to block an Ohio law banning the use of telemedicine for medication abortions as unconstitutional.
Planned Parenthood and other operators of abortion clinics lost in court on Friday in their bid to reverse a decades-old Pennsylvania court decision upholding limits on the use of state Medicaid dollars to cover the cost of abortions.
Abortion clinics in Ohio sued to block a state law requiring that fetal remains from surgical abortions be cremated or buried.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law requiring that fetal remains from surgical abortions be cremated or buried.
Ohio court rules abortions can continue amid coronavirus pandemic.
A state lawmaker has proposed legislation that would ban abortion in Ohio if the Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
The West Virginia House of Delegates approved a bill that would penalize physicians who don't provide medical care to a baby born after an abortion attempt.
Pennsylvania's Senate is taking up debate on a bill to outlaw abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, although it faces a veto on Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's desk.
Two state lawmakers have introduced a "heartbeat bill" that would ban abortions if a heartbeat is detected.
Republican Senators Doug Mastriano and Stephanie Borowicz of Central Pennsylvania plan to propose legislation that forbids doctors from performing an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected.
A federal appeals court is upholding a Pittsburgh ordinance that creates a 15-foot buffer zone against protests outside abortion clinics and is also allowing "sidewalk counseling" within that zone.
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's decision to put on hold an Ohio law prohibiting doctors from performing abortions based on a fetal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
A hotel in Michigan is offering free lodging and transportation for women who are seeking to have an abortion but live in states that have restricted access to the procedure.
The rule would let health care clinicians object to providing abortions and other services that conflict with their moral or religious beliefs.
Jones, 24, missed the final portion of the 2026 season for the Steelers after suffering a neck injury.
The paper's new owners said it will be retaining its current leadership.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family have marked a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new domed stadium, set to open in 2029.
The Bishop Canevin High School baseball team is rallying around assistant coach Tim Jones.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Jones, 24, missed the final portion of the 2026 season for the Steelers after suffering a neck injury.
The paper's new owners said it will be retaining its current leadership.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family have marked a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new domed stadium, set to open in 2029.
The Bishop Canevin High School baseball team is rallying around assistant coach Tim Jones.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
The Pennsylvania House passed two bills about digital identification earlier this week.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
King Charles attended a state dinner at the White House, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. in an address to Congress.
Ohio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday to give us his rundown of the best events in the 'Burgh!
Team PTL's Boaz Frankel is getting dirty with this assignment, but it's all in an effort to clean up Pittsburgh's parks!
It started with just one location, and one idea, now 70 years later, Pittsburgh's own 84 Lumber has become a household name!
This year, you can skip the shopping cart and find something one-of-a-kind at the I Made It Market! Carrie Nardini joins us to show some of the unique gifts you can get for mom.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is meeting the cast of Pittsburgh Musical Theater's production of Dear Evan Hansen, and she even got a sneak peek at the upcoming performances!
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
Jones, 24, missed the final portion of the 2026 season for the Steelers after suffering a neck injury.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family have marked a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new domed stadium, set to open in 2029.
The Bishop Canevin High School baseball team is rallying around assistant coach Tim Jones.
JJ Wetherholt led off with a home run against Pirates ace Paul Skenes, and the St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 10-5 to complete a four-game sweep.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
Western Pennsylvania natives Bret Michaels and KELS talked about their upcoming free performances at the NFL draft.
The paper's leadership will oversee a staff that is considerably smaller than its current size.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA's Ricky Sayer got the chance to tag along with Pittsburgh EMS during the 2026 NFL draft.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The coach of the Bishop Canevin baseball team is looking for a living donor. He is in stage 5 renal failure.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
