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Arizona abortion laws clash: High-stakes court battle set to unfold

Dec 11, 2023 The case, Planned Parenthood vs. Mayes/Hazelrigg, will decide Arizona's abortion landscape.

Protests begin outside of the Pima County Superior Court following the reinstatement of an abortion ban on Friday, Sep. 23, 2022.

Doctors could revive bid to block Arizona ban on abortions performed due to genetic abnormality

Oct 30, 2023 The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sent the case back to a lower court to consider the doctors’ request for a court order blocking the law.

Kendall Hicks and Danny Fapp as Audrey and Seymour in the Saguaro City Music Theatre's production of Little Shop of Horrors.

Favianna Rodriguez on using creativity for social change.

Oct 23, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Author Kerri Maher on her latest novel "All You Have to Do Is Call"; and, a conversation with the cast of Saguaro City Music Theatre's "Little Shop of Horrors"

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes asked Cochise County residents to share their thoughts on the Kroger and Albertsons merger agreement at the Ethel Berger Center. July 26, 2023.

Attorney General Calls for Reversal of Abortion Pill Ruling

Oct 13, 2023 Mayes filed an amicus brief along with 22 other states.

Bands of discolored rock show that Lake Powell's water levels are lower than they have been for much of its past.

When a reservoir is more than just stored water

Oct 11, 2023 Reservoirs are a common solution to the seasonal ebbs and flows of river water. But, for some communities, they are so much more.

AZ Supreme Court agrees to hear abortion challenge

Aug 23, 2023 The state's 15-week abortion ban will be decided by the justices.

Attorney General Releases New Guidelines on Reproductive Data Privacy

Aug 17, 2023 Online privacy measures are recommended to protect those seeking reproductive healthcare.

Abortion rights advocates push for 2024 ballot initiative in Arizona

Aug 8, 2023 If proponents collect enough signatures, Arizona will become the latest state to put the question of reproductive rights directly to voters.

The Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower in Phoenix. January 2021.

Arizona governor asked to rescind executive order limiting prosecution of abortion-related cases

Jul 4, 2023 “The governor’s office should not interfere with the discretion of prosecutors in fulfilling their duties as elected officials,” said the attorneys’ letter sent to Hobbs late Monday.

One year after Dobbs: an abortion provider reflects on low access in the state

Jun 26, 2023 A medical director for a family planning clinic in Phoenix recalls the events leading to Arizona's abortion access today.

Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution

Jun 23, 2023 Only Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, will be able to oversee abortion-related prosecutions.

A health professional examines a patient.

Statewide, congenital syphilis cases are on the rise.

May 2, 2023 Healthcare professions say that this disease is one hundred percent preventable.

Google Street View image of a Planned Parenthood location in Phoenix.

Planned Parenthood Arizona will adapt medication abortions if access to an abortion pill is limited

Apr 20, 2023 The clinics will move to use an alternative single-drug protocol if access is limited, instead of a dual-drug procedure.

A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

Anti-abortion demonstration shocks students

Apr 13, 2023 Counter protests condemned use of graphic images.

AG Mayes says Arizona retains access to abortion medication

Apr 10, 2023 The announcement comes after a federal judge placed an injunction against Mifepristone, a drug used in non-surgical abortions.

Planned Parenthood Arizona expands services to include vasectomies

Mar 7, 2023 The procedure will now be offered in the Southern Arizona Regional Health Center.

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