The act bans most abortions at six weeks when there’s detectable cardiac activity. The group of abortion access advocates say it’s unconstitutional.
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Wyoming bans abortion when there’s a heartbeat
Cardiac activity can be detected with a transvaginal ultrasound at about six weeks. A group of abortion access advocates say they’ll ask a court to block the ban.
Wyoming Republicans advance bill to ban abortion when there’s a heartbeat
Lawmakers also may set more stringent requirements for informed consent when terminating pregnancies.
By creating a housing fund, Wyoming would join most other states in addressing affordability
Similar bills to create a housing fund have failed in Wyoming in the past, since many members of the Republican supermajority are resistant to involving the government in housing.
Trump administration delays final grizzly bear plan until December
Advocates worry this delay could signal a future attempt from the Trump administration to take grizzlies off the endangered species list.
Abortion could be on the ballot in three western states this fall
Lawmakers will need to decide on language for any constitutional amendments when their session starts Feb. 9.
Fed agency looking for wildlife refuges that ‘no longer align with the mission’
Some conservationists and former Fish and Wildlife Service employees worry the effort is being rushed.
Wyoming Supreme Court protects abortion access
A Tuesday ruling that two near-total abortion bans are unconstitutional closes a chapter in the battle over abortion rights in Wyoming.
