Abortion

In 1992, voters in what was then a much more deeply red state delivered a resounding defeat to a measure that would have banned most abortions in Arizona.

The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research this month found about two-thirds of all Hispanic Americans want abortion to be legal in all or most cases.

Crisis pregnancy centers offer free pregnancy and STD tests, ultrasounds and parenting classes, but, they’re controversial. There are 40-plus crisis pregnancy centers in Arizona. At the same time, there are just nine licensed abortion providers here.

The Arizona for Abortion Access campaign has far outraised its opposition and says it’s now spending more than $15 million on advertising.

Here’s a breakdown of what happens at different points in pregnancy, and when different state abortion laws, including Arizona's, apply.

A Civil War-era abortion ban is officially off the books. Saturday marked the day a repeal approved by state lawmakers and signed by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs took effect. The 1864 law criminalized all abortions except when a woman’s life was in jeopardy. The repeal comes as voters consider a ballot measure that would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.

You may not notice the effects immediately. But come this Saturday a host of new laws take effect that cover everything from conception to death.

The AZ Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Tuesday to allow the Arizona Abortion Access Act to appear on the ballot. The Show spoke to Barbara Atwood, a law professor emerita at University of Arizona, more about it.

The Arizona Supreme Court has rejected a bid by abortion opponents to block an abortion rights measure from the November ballot.

To talk about a win and a loss for supporters of the abortion rights ballot measure, a deal between Gov. Katie Hobbs and state Senate Republicans and more, The Show sat down with Chuck Coughlin of HighGround and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.