Federal judge overturns Arizona law targeting Planned Parenthood

A federal judge has overturned a 2012 Arizona anti-abortion law targeting Planned Parenthood.

Planned Parenthood of Arizona sues to block new state law

Planned Parenthood of Arizona has sued the state. As KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, it’s trying to block a new state law banning public money from going to organizations that provide abortions from taking effect next month.

Legislative close brings new budget plan, plenty of critics

Arizona Senate President Steve Pierce, Senate Minority Leader Dave Schapira, political consultant Bob Grossfeld, and political consultant Barrett Marson talk about the most recent legislative session. They touch on the budget, education, redistricting, and various bills.

Arizona Senate approves funding ban for groups like Planned Parenthood that perform abortions

The state senate has voted to prohibit state money or contracts from going to organizations that perform abortions. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

Reproductive rights the subject of two contested bills

Opponents of proposed reproductive health laws are planning a protest at the state capitol Wednesday. They call the bills some of the harshest and most dangerous in the country.

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