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Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee signed a bill Thursday that allows taxpayer funding to be used to pay for state officials' and Medicaid abortion services. 

PROVIDENCE — A signature piece of legislation a local lawmaker has been trying to help gain passage in the Rhode Island General Assembly over the last several sessions finally occurred …

Dem Gov Signs Law Allowing Taxpayer Money To Fund Abortions Through Medicaid Kate Anderson on May 19, 2023 Democratic Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee

The state Senate is expected to pass the bill tonight for McKee to sign. Heres what it will do.

Federal employees have said the these bans on public programs are incongruous with some private sector company benefits.

The deciding vote was cast by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio.

Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties wants to share stories and destigmatize abortion.

Legislation regarding abortion coverage, taxing nonprofits, and changing the state’s vehicle emissions standards are just some of the bills being heard at the Rhode Island General Assembly this week.

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