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Nebraska passes combined anti-abortion, transgender care ban
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Nebraska's legislature on Friday passed a bill that will ban transgender care for young people, as well as block abortions after 12 weeks, following other GOP-led states that have passed such restrictions just this week. |
The bill passed 33-15 in the Nebraska Legislature. Lawmakers voted earlier this week to merge the abortion ban, which goes into effect immediately, with the transgender care ban amid angry protests from activists and legislators opposed to the bill. While Nebraska's unicameral legislature is technically nonpartisan, with no official parties or political affiliations included on election ballots, the GOP controls the lion's share of the chamber and passage of the bill was expected. The transgender care ban gives the state's chief medical officer the authority to enact rules restricting access to gender-affirming care for children and adolescents under the age of 19. Republicans argued that the bill's primary purpose is to protect young children from making health care decisions they may later regret. The bill's designation as an anti-LGBTQ measure is a mischaracterization, they said. Earlier this week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a similar piece of legislation, blocking transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming care as well as limiting classroom instruction on sexuality and gender identity. Legal action in an attempt to block the transgender care ban in Nebraska is likely to occur once it's passed, as has happened in Florida. The 12-week abortion ban was added after a six-week ban failed to advance in the state legislature last month, failing by one vote. North Carolina passed a 12-ban earlier this week, overriding a veto from the governor. The recent rise of 12-week bans in Republican-led states is indicative of the GOP's efforts to appease their base while attempting to avoid inflaming other voters. Republicans who have thrown their hats into the presidential race have similarly sought to strike a tenuous balance when it comes to abortion policy. |
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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), the first member of Congress to call for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to resign, doubled down on his request this week following new details about her health, saying, "it's sad for anyone to see." In an interview with MSNBC's Alex Wagner, the progressive congressman applauded the California senator's professional accomplishments but emphasized that he believes her ongoing health concerns are disqualifying at this point. |
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers blocked two big environmental bills Thursday: One that would have ramped up the state's emissions targets, and another that would have made oil companies liable for the health problems of people who live close to oil wells. They are among the hundreds of bills that did not survive the Legislature's suspense file, a mysterious process where lawmakers decide — with no explanation — which bills will get a chance to become law later this year and which ones should not move forward. |
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Nebraska lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to legislation that bans gender-affirming health care for transgender minors and prohibits abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy, sending the measure to Republican Gov. Jim Pillen. Pillen is expected to sign the bill — which state lawmakers passed by a 33-15 party-line vote — into law on an emergency clause, which means the measure will take effect immediately. Abortion and medical … |
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A MESSAGE FROM EVERNORTH HEALTH SERVICES |
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Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: |
- Congress's close inspection of PBMs continues next week with the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability holding a hearing on Tuesday.
- The Veterans' Affairs Committee on Tuesday will look into whether supplemental COVID funding improved veteran care.
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Eye drops that have been contaminated with a highly drug-resistant strain of bacteria have now been linked to four deaths and 14 cases of blindness, according to an update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
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The Economic Snapshot: CEO Summit, May 31, 2-3:00 p.m. ET |
The post-pandemic economy has defied expectations repeatedly. The U.S. labor market and consumer spending are chugging along, while inflation is cooling, yet risks of a recession and a debt ceiling showdown loom. "The Economic Snapshot" will check the pulse of the U.S. economy. The Hill will gather chief executives to dissect just how companies are faring during this uncertain economic landscape, featuring speakers such as Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines; Michelle Korsmo, President & CEO of National Restaurant Association; Matthew Shay, President & CEO, National Retail Federation; Evan Smith, Co-Founder & CEO of Altana AI; and Jamie Iannone, CEO of eBay.
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Local and state headlines on health care: |
- Her baby has a deadly diagnosis. Her Florida doctors refused an abortion. (The Washington Post)
- Fake rehab clinics reportedly fleeced state of 'hundreds of millions,' victimized tribal members (Arizona Republic)
- Arkansas Blue Cross/Blue Shield offers free mental health first aid classes statewide (KASU)
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Health news we've flagged from other outlets: |
- The debt ceiling deal could make America's STD problem much worse (Politico)
- FTC signals tougher rules for health companies' use of data (Axios)
- Novo Nordisk pauses ads for weight loss drug Wegovy as it struggles to meet demand (Stat)
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) asked judges in the Georgia county not to schedule trials and in-person hearings in roughly the first … Read more |
| Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), the first member of Congress to call for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to resign, doubled down on his request this week … Read more |
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