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News Articles: Heartbeat Bill

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On Second Thought For Tuesday, June 4, 2019

The state of Georgia — and the country — is divided over so-called "heartbeat" bills and other new state laws restricting abortion. Many are confused...

June 04, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 3 more

Major Studios May Eventually Re-Evaluate Georgia If Abortion Law Survives Legal Challenge

A flood of major entertainment companies have issued cautious statements about future filming in Georgia if a new abortion law takes effect, amidst...

May 30, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Netflix, Prosecution Confusion, Campaigns: The Latest On Georgia's Abortion Law

It’s been three weeks since Gov. Brian Kemp signed one of the toughest abortion laws in the country , the Living Infants Fairness and Equality Act that...

May 29, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Stephen Fowler
Set of  Kenny Leon's adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing, now playing in New York, features a campaign poster promoting, "Stacey Abrams 2020".

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Federal Judge Blocks Abortion Law Similar To Georgia’s

On this edition of Political Rewind, a federal judge has blocked the Mississippi abortion bill that closely resembles Georgia’s new “fetal heartbeat”...

May 28, 2019
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By:
  • kbrowder

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: How Will The 'Heartbeat' Bill Interact With Current Georgia Law?

On this special edition of Political Rewind, we are talking about House Bill 481, known to many people as the “Heartbeat” Bill. A lot has been said...

May 16, 2019
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By:
  • Robert Jimison
Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 481 Tuesday May 7, 2019, at the state Capitol.

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  • News

Amid Legal Threats, Kemp Signs Tougher ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Restrictions

Editor's note: This story was updated at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday to include information from HB 481 signing protests . Starting Jan. 1, Georgia will have one...

May 07, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Ross Terrell

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp To Sign 'Heartbeat Bill', Buttigieg Visits Carter

On this edition of Political Rewind, Gov. Kemp’s office has announced plans to sign H.B. 481 the controversial “Heartbeat Bill” on Tuesday. Our panel...

May 06, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Alyssa Milano and several local film and television workers protest a Georgia abortion bill Tuesday, April 2, at the Capitol.

Alyssa Milano, Local Entertainment Workers Protest Georgia Abortion Bill

On the final day of the legislative session, actress Alyssa Milano and several local film and television workers held a press conference in opposition...

April 02, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Ross Terrell

Georgia Legislature Sends 'Heartbeat' Abortion Bill To Gov. Kemp

Georgia is on track to have the toughest abortion laws in the country – and to have that law challenged in court . Followed by a smattering of “Shame!”...

March 29, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

This Week In Georgia Politics: Proposed Airport Takeover, State Budget, 'Heartbeat' Bill

The penultimate day of the 2019 legislative session brings discussion of medical marijuana cultivation, a controversial ban on most abortions and a...

March 29, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Virginia Prescott
Georgia State Capitol

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Where Legislative Bills Stand As Session Winds Down

On this edition of Political Rewind, it's the final days of the 2019 legislative session and some bills are moving at light speed while others are...

March 29, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford) speaks to HB 481 in the Senate Friday, March 22, 2019.

Georgia Senate Passes ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Bill

The Georgia state senate has passed a bill that would effectively ban abortions and give an embryo certain legal rights. After nearly five hours of...

March 22, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

'Heartbeat Bill' Takes Center Stage At Georgia Capitol

Lawmakers have only six legislative days left to debate and pass bills that could change policies all over the state. This week brought continued...

March 22, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Virginia Prescott

Georgia House Passes 'Heartbeat' Abortion Bill

The Georgia House passed a bill Thursday that would greatly restrict access to abortions. HB 481 passed 93-73 after more than an hour of passionate...

March 07, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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