Planned Parenthood

Federal Judge Rules State Can't Cut Planned Parenthood Funds

Howard Fischer — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:13:45 +0000

A federal judge on Friday blocked lawmakers from cutting off family planning funds for Planned Parenthood solely because the organization also performs abortions.

Penny Sales Tax Initiative Has New Opposition

Howard Fischer — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:43:44 +0000

A ballot measure designed largely to raise money for education has picked up new opposition -- and for a very unusual reason.

Federal Judge Seemed Skeptical of AZ's Funding Cut to Planned Parenthood

Howard Fischer — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:27:25 +0000

A federal judge indicated Friday's he's not buying the state's argument that it can cut off family planning funds for Planned Parenthood.

Anti-Planned Parenthood Law Goes to Court

Howard Fischer — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:39:40 +0000

A federal judge will hear arguments Friday about whether the state can legally cut Planned Parenthood out of a program to provide family planning services.

Arizona law already precludes public funds for abortions. But earlier this year lawmakers voted to prohibit any family planning dollars from going to any organization that also PERFORMS abortions. Planned Parenthood sued. But state Solicitor General David Cole said lawmakers are entitled to make that call based on the argument that state dollars for family planning can free up other Planned Parenthood funds for abortions.

Planned Parenthood Sues to Stop New Funding Law

Howard Fischer — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:37:01 +0000

Planned Parenthood filed suit Monday to block a new abortion law scheduled to take effect next month.

Governor Brewer Talks About Morality and This Year's Legislative Session

Howard Fischer — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:09 +0000

This year's legislative session was heavy on issues related to issues of morality and religion.