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Minnesota’s Health Insurance Reform: IVF, Abortion & Wigs Coverage

TL/DR - The Minnesota Legislature has approved new coverage requirements for health insurance plans, including coverage for abortions, gender-affirming care, prosthetics, and wigs for cancer patients. The coverage requirements will take effect from January 1, and they aim to reduce out-of-pocket costs for care. While a mandate for insurance…

Arizona GOP Thwarts Abortion Appeal: Impact on Health Care

TL/DR - Despite pressure from conservatives including former President Trump, Republican lawmakers in Arizona blocked a Democratic bid to repeal an 1864 abortion ban. Only one Republican, state Rep. Matt Gress, voted in favor of the repeal bill with the majority blocking it on procedural grounds. Abortion rights advocates are gathering signatures…

Politics Watch: Key 2024 Elections to Keep an Eye On

TL/DR - The key 2024 political races in Texas include the Republican presidential primaries, the U.S. Senate seat race, and several Texas House races. Among the topics under discussion were the potential impact of Texas' abortion ban on the elections, the influence of Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, and the legacy of late…