Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
S.C. Governor 'Can't Imagine A Scenario' In Which She Wouldn't Sign Late-Term Abortion Bill
Gov. Nikki Haley said Tuesday that she will almost certainly sign a bill banning abortion past 19 weeks in South Carolina. "I can't imagine any scenario in which I wouldn't sign it," said the Republican governor. She said she will look at the details once the bill reaches her desk. That could be soon. The GOP-controlled House is expected to vote Wednesday on a compromise the Senate passed last week. (3/15)
Two Sacramento pregnancy service centers that oppose abortion are not complying with a state law requiring they put up signs informing patients about California鈥檚 free and low-cost public programs for family planning, prenatal care and abortion services, according to an investigation carried out by a San Francisco-based abortion rights advocacy group. (Caiola, 3/15)
