Ohio Legislature Poised to Block Women’s Access to Physicians
Columbus — The Ohio House Health Committee has scheduled a rare single hearing and committee vote on Senate Bill 164 for Wednesday, December 6. During the same committee hearing, they will also be receiving witness testimony against the six-week abortion ban, House Bill 258, also known as the “Heartbeat Bill.” Speaking about SB 164, the […]
Abortion Access Toledo delivers petitions to ProMedica CEO
Toledo —This afternoon, pro-choice Toledoans delivered a petition signed by 5,000 activists to ProMedica CEO Randy Oostra. If ProMedica continues to refuse to sign a transfer agreement with Capital Care Network, Toledo could lose its only remaining abortion provider. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Foundation Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “I know ProMedica would prefer to remain […]
Unconstitutional Abortion Ban Receives Bi-Partisan Opposition
Columbus — On a 20-12 vote, the Ohio Senate approved their version of the Down syndrome abortion ban, Senate Bill 164. Three Republican senators — Matt Dolan, Gayle Manning, and Stephanie Kunze — joined the full Democratic caucus in opposing the bill. The Senate action follows a separate vote on matching legislation by the Ohio […]
Three abortion-related bills at Statehouse Wednesday
Columbus — Pro-choice advocates are preparing for a busy day at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday as three bills related to reproductive health care are considered in the Ohio House. 9 a.m. — The Ohio House Health Committee will hold their first hearing on the six-week abortion ban, House Bill 258. Rep. Christina Hagan […]
Mike DeWine Desperate for Attention
Columbus — Ohio Attorney General and candidate for governor Mike DeWine is appearing with Rick Santorum at a campaign event in Troy, Ohio today. The event is explicitly designed to highlight DeWine’s extremist anti-abortion views. Speaking before the event, NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Executive Director Kellie Copeland said: “Mike DeWine has used his position to […]
Mike DeWine Trying to Punish Teenager in Texas
Columbus — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has joined AGs from six other states in trying to block a young woman from obtaining an abortion in Texas. In a press release justifying his actions, DeWine’s campaign blatantly lied about abortion funding — in truth, private funding has been secured for the young woman. The […]
Statement against re-appointment of Ohio Right to Life president to the State Medical Board
Columbus — The Ohio Senate is considering the appointment of Ohio Right to Life President Mike Gonidakis to a second five-year term on the State Medical Board of Ohio. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio raises the highest objection to this irresponsible political appointment. The Senate Health Committee will vote on this appointment at 3 p.m. on […]
Ohio Abortion Rate Drops in Annual Report
Columbus — Ohioans’ access to reproductive health care continues to be threatened, both by attacks on local, affordable abortion clinics but also by the potential failure to continue the progress that was started through the Affordable Care act. Today, the state of Ohio released its annual Induced Abortions in Ohio report that showed that 20,672 […]
Toledo City Council Hears Clinic Protection Testimony
Toledo — Today, before the Toledo City Council’s Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee, witnesses explained why the city should adopt a new ordinance to protect patients and staff outside reproductive health care facilities. Currently, anti-abortion extremists outside Capital Care Network engage in harassing behavior to threaten staff and dissuade patients from seeking abortion care. […]
NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Announces New Field and Political Staff
Columbus — NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio is extremely proud to introduce new team members as we expand our field and political operations. Vashitta Johnson joined us following her work in the state legislature. She becomes our first Field and Political Director. She is joined by a new Central & Southern Ohio Organizer, Kelley Freeman. NARAL Pro-Choice […]