Articles tagged as: abortion
November 21, 2016
Pope Says Priests, Not Just Bishops, Can Forgive Abortions
Prior to the new rule abortions could be forgiven in the Catholic church, but only through consultation with a bishop.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2016
GOP Leaders Shrug Off Proposed Abortion Bill
Republican legislative leaders shrugged off questions about potential legislation banning all abortion.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2016
Lawmaker To Propose Total Abortion Ban
A Republican state legislator promises to introduce a bill next session that would ban all abortion in the state of Indiana.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2016
State Will Not Appeal Purvi Patel Feticide Ruling
With credit for time served and good behavior, Patel will be released no later than the end of September.
Read MoreAugust 10, 2016
Judge Sets November Hearing On Indiana Abortion Mandate
Planned Parenthood of Kentucky and Indiana sued the state over a mandate that women undergo an ultrasound at least 18 hours before having an abortion, arguing that it is unconstitutional and will prevent some women from getting abortions.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2016
On Health Policy, A Contentious Record For Pence
Gov. Mike Pence's decisions about health and healthcare in Indiana have drawn attention from within and outside the state. And his record could be important in November, because his running mate doesn't have a legislative record at all. Here's a quick look at the governor's record on health policy in Indiana.
Read MoreJune 30, 2016
Judge Blocks New Indiana Abortion Law
U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Walton Pratt has blocked a new Indiana law that bans abortions sought because of a fetus' genetic abnormalities, saying the state does not have the authority to limit a woman's reasons for ending a pregnancy.
Read MoreJune 28, 2016
Will The Supreme Court's Decision On A Texas Anti-Abortion Law Effect Hoosiers?
An Indiana University reproductive rights expert says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to rule a Texas anti-abortion law unconstitutional could make it easier to strike down some of Indiana's laws.
Read MoreJune 15, 2016
ACLU, State Officials Spar Over Abortion Bill In Fed. Court
The federal judge indicated a ruling will come before the law takes effect July 1.
Read MoreJune 3, 2016
Indiana Urges Judge To Reject Bid To Block New Abortion Law
Indiana's attorney general says in a brief filed Wednesday that the court should deny Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky's request for a preliminary injunction.
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