2020s gubernatorial press release: on Abortion

Bethany Hall-Long: Attacks on reproductive justice are a threat to all of us

As a mom and nurse who worked as a childbirth educator and perinatal grief counselor, this issue is personal, Lt. Governor Hall-Long shared in her video message. "So as a nurse, and as a mom, today I join millions of women across the country in declaring that abortion care is healthcare. And that attacks on reproductive justice are not just a threat on women, they are a threat to all of us," said Lt. Governor Hall-Long, Ph.D., R.N. Source: Lt. Governor press release on 2024 Delaware Governor race Jun 23, 2023

Bethany Hall-Long: Abortion care is healthcare; issue is personal

As a mom and nurse who worked as a childbirth educator and perinatal grief counselor, this issue is personal, Lt. Governor Hall-Long shared in her video message. "So as a nurse, and as a mom, today I join millions of women across the country in declaring that abortion care is healthcare. And that attacks on reproductive justice are not just a threat on women, they are a threat to all of us," said Lt. Governor Hall-Long, Ph.D., R.N., in her video message. Source: Del. Lt. Governor press release 2023: "Dobbs" Jun 23, 2023

Dan McKee: Despite ruling, Mifepristone remains legal in Rhode Island

Governor Dan McKee issued the following update about access to Mifepristone in Rhode Island: "Rhode Island is fortunate to have strong protections in place for reproductive freedom that other states may not have. Despite the federal court ruling in Texas, access to safe reproductive health care like Mifepristone remains legal in Rhode Island. Our Administration is working to ensure continued access to care, which is available through ample supply of medication and surgical means." Source: RI Gubernatorial press release 2023: "Mifepristone" Apr 17, 2023

Gavin Newsom: Protect Calif. pharmacists dispensing medication abortion

NEW ACTIONS INCLUDE:

Protecting pharmacists within California in dispensing Mifepristone/Mifeprex even if the Supreme Court suspends the drug's FDA approval.
Safeguarding California's supply chain of medication abortion drugs under California law--by preventing any legal actions against those who manufacture, transport, store, or dispense Mifepristone.
Ensuring the privacy of patients and providers concerning reproductive health care performed in California, including when those patients travel or live out of state.

WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: "Republicans are waging a war on women in this country--the courts and red-state legislatures have been relentless in their efforts to target them and health care providers who provide basic reproductive care. It is important for women across our state to know that we will continue to safeguard their reproductive freedoms, and to protect California pharmacists who dispense medication abortion, without fear of persecution or prosecution." Source: CA Gubernatorial press release 2023, "Medication Abortion" Apr 18, 2023

Jay Inslee: Washington is pro-choice, no Texas judge can order otherwise

Gov. Jay Inslee announced that Washington state has taken unprecedented action to purchase a three-year supply of mifepristone, an abortion medication used safely for more than two decades. "This Texas lawsuit is a clear and present danger to patients and providers all across the country. Washington will not sit by idly and risk the devastating consequences of inaction," Inslee said. "Washington is a pro-choice state and no Texas judge will order us otherwise." Source: Medium.com: WA Gubernatorial press release 2023 Apr 4, 2023

Kathy Hochul: Extremists won't stop at any one particular drug or service

Governor Kathy Hochul is the latest state leader to announce the purchase of abortion pills in response to a recent ruling. Hochul said New York state would purchase 150,000 misoprostol pills. This will be the first wave of purchases with more stockpiling possible. "Extremists, judges have made it clear that they won't stop at any one particular drug or service. So it's going to ensure that New Yorkers will continue to have access to medication abortion no matter what." Source: WABC-TV7 on NY Gubernatorial press release 2023 Apr 11, 2023

Maura Healey: Reproductive health care includes medication abortion

Section 1. Definition of "Reproductive health care services" in the 2022 Shield Law. All executive department offices and agencies shall construe the term "reproductive health care services," as it appears in Chapter 127 of the Acts of 2022, and this Order to include medication abortion and medical management of miscarriage, including but not limited to the use, prescribing, dispensing, or administration of mifepristone or misoprostol. Source: Executive Order #609: MA Gubernatorial press release 2023 Apr 10, 2023

Maura Healey: Judge's decision ran contrary to science, medicine and law

Every American should be deeply concerned that one extreme, Trump-appointed federal judge in Texas came close to overturning the US Food and Drug Administration's approval of mifepristone, which has been used safely and effectively for more than 20 years. Mifepristone is used in nearly half of abortions in my state. The judge's decision, which ran contrary to science, medicine and the law, was an attack on women and on our health care system. Source: Gov. Healey OpEd on CNN: MA Gubernatorial press release 2023 Apr 23, 2023

Michelle Lujan Grisham: Texas decision is an affront to the FDA approval process

Grisham issued the following statement after the court rulings in Texas and Washington related to mifepristone: "First and foremost: medication abortion remains legal and available in New Mexico. I also want to state, unequivocally, that medication abortion is an effective, safe option, and the Texas decision is an affront to the FDA approval process and the extensive scientific and medical evidence upon which it is based." Source: NM Gubernatorial press release 2023: "Mifepristone" Apr 7, 2023

Tina Kotek: Ruling has potential implications beyond this one medication

Governor Kotek announced that the state of Oregon has partnered with Oregon Health and Science University to secure a three-year supply of Mifepristone. "By challenging the FDA's authority over Mifepristone, the lower court decisions set an alarming precedent of putting politics above established science, medical evidence, and a patient's health, life, and well-being--with potential implications beyond this one medication," Governor Tina Kotek said. Source: OR Gubernatorial press release 2023: "Mifepristone" Apr 20, 2023

Wes Moore: Maryland will protect reproductive health and rights

Gov. Wes Moore said that Maryland plans to pave the way forward on abortion rights. Moore made the remark during an interview with ABC News: "My thinking is that Maryland is going to lead with this," he said. "This is the first time that we've actually seen a Supreme Court actively working to take rights away from people. Maryland is going to be a state where we are going to protect reproductive health and reproductive rights." Moore noted that in addition to stockpiling the abortion pill mifepristone "upwards of three years," state lawmakers have been taking steps toward protecting abortion rights by passing legislation.

Additionally, Moore said he has continued to support state legislative leadership to ensure "that next year abortion and reproductive rights will be on the ballot in the state of Maryland.

Source: CBS Baltimore: MD Gubernatorial press release 2023 Apr 16, 2023

Tammy Murphy: NJ a safe haven state protecting reproductive health care

Online Portal to Provide Access to Critical Reproductive Health Care Information: "To protect the fundamental right to reproductive health care in our state, it is important that those seeking care know their rights and how to access these services," said First Lady Tammy Murphy. "As a safe haven state, we will continue to support our reproductive health care facilities, providers, and those interested in joining the field, so they in turn can operate at the highest level to aid those seeking care." Source: New Jersey Governor's office press release 2023: "Portal" Oct 24, 2023

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*Candidates and political leaders on Abortion:*
*Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:* GA:Chambliss(R) IA:Harkin(D) MI:Levin(D) MT:Baucus(D) NE:Johanns(R) OK:Coburn(R) SD:Johnson(D) WV:Rockefeller(D) *Resigned from 113th House:* AL-1:Jo Bonner(R) FL-19:Trey Radel(R) LA-5:Rod Alexander(R) MA-5:Ed Markey(D) MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R) NC-12:Melvin Watt(D) SC-1:Tim Scott(R)	*Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:* AR-4:Tom Cotton(R) GA-1:Jack Kingston(R) GA-10:Paul Broun(R) GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R) HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D) IA-1:Bruce Braley(D) LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R) ME-2:Mike Michaud(D) MI-14:Gary Peters(D) MT-0:Steve Daines(R) OK-5:James Lankford(R) PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D) TX-36:Steve Stockman(R) WV-2:Shelley Capito(R)	*Retired House as of Jan. 2015:* AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R) AR-2:Tim Griffin(R) CA-11:George Miller(D) CA-25:Howard McKeon(R) CA-33:Henry Waxman(D) CA-45:John Campbell(R) IA-3:Tom Latham(R) MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R) NC-6:Howard Coble(R) NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D) NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R) NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D) NY-21:Bill Owens(D) PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R) UT-4:Jim Matheson(D) VA-8:Jim Moran(D) VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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