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Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional, including a 20-week limit

Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional, including a 20-week limit

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Three Montana laws restricting abortion access are unconstitutional, including a ban on abortions beyond 20 weeks of gestation, a state judge said in granting a motion for summary judgment filed by Planned Parenthood of Montana.
Indiana Legislature approves bill adding additional verification steps to voter registration

Indiana Legislature approves bill adding additional verification steps to voter registration

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers passed legislation Thursday that expands the power of the state to verify voters' addresses and adds an additional residency requirement for first-time voters. The bill's Republican sponsor state Sen.
Pornhub operator broke privacy law by failing to ensure valid consent, watchdog finds

Pornhub operator broke privacy law by failing to ensure valid consent, watchdog finds

OTTAWA — The Montreal-based operator behind Pornhub and other pornographic websites broke the law by enabling intimate images to be shared without direct knowledge or consent, the federal privacy watchdog has found.
Here's how politicians and advocates are reacting to Ottawa's new pharmacare bill

Here's how politicians and advocates are reacting to Ottawa's new pharmacare bill

OTTAWA — The Liberal government tabled a bill Thursday that paves the way for a universal drug program.
Health agency emphasizes tighter research security after firing of two scientists

Health agency emphasizes tighter research security after firing of two scientists

OTTAWA — The Public Health Agency of Canada says it has taken steps to bolster research security after two scientists lost their jobs over their dealings with China.
Liberals take first step toward pharmacare with bill for birth control, diabetes meds

Liberals take first step toward pharmacare with bill for birth control, diabetes meds

OTTAWA — The governing Liberals took their first major step toward national pharmacare Thursday as the health minister tabled a bill that paves the way for a universal drug program and secures NDP support in the House of Commons.
Manitoba NDP government aims to toughen Crown guidelines for people seeking bail

Manitoba NDP government aims to toughen Crown guidelines for people seeking bail

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised a crackdown on crime Thursday with increased monitoring of people released on bail and new guidelines for Crown attorneys involved in bail hearings.
Bill delaying expansion of assisted dying eligibility until 2027 poised to become law

Bill delaying expansion of assisted dying eligibility until 2027 poised to become law

OTTAWA — A Liberal government bill delaying the expansion of medical assistance in dying eligibility until 2027 is poised to become law after passing in the Senate.
Health, education, disaster planning: Highlights of Alberta's latest budget

Health, education, disaster planning: Highlights of Alberta's latest budget

EDMONTON — Alberta’s budget for 2024-25 foresees a slim $367 million surplus, with slightly lower revenues compared to last year’s estimated top line.

Missouri Republicans try to remove man with ties to KKK from party ballot

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Republican Party on Thursday denounced a GOP candidate for governor with ties to the Ku Klux Klan, saying party officials will go to court if necessary to remove him from the ticket.