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Elise Shrock, an Indiana political strategist and member of the National Women’s Defense League advisory council, speaks during a virtual news conference on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Screenshot)

Report: 160-plus state officials accused of sexual harassment, including in Indiana

At least 162 state officials nationwide have been publicly accused of sexual harassment across more than 424 distinct incidents over the last 12 years — including in the Hoosier State, according to ...

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Abortion County chairs for Ashley Hinson’s Senate campaign have multiple ties to far-right extremists By Richard Eberwein – 12/18/25

Multiple members of U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson’s (R-IA) county leadership team for her U.S. Senate campaign in Iowa have ties to far-right and extremist views.

Abortion Wisconsin Democrats look to ease abortion restrictions as Planned Parenthood halts procedures By Richard Eberwein – 10/06/25

After Planned Parenthood clinics in Wisconsin were forced to pause abortion procedures, state Democrats introduced legislation to remove restrictions for the two remaining independent clinics in the state.

Health care Michigan nurses push back on OB closure, stalled contract By CHRYSTAL BLAIR Michigan News Connection – 9/17/25

Nurses in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula are rallying today in Ironwood against the closure of the Aspirus Hospital obstetrics unit and in support of a fair union contract. The OB unit is ...

Abortion Texas abortion pill legislation faces legal challenge By FREDA ROSS Texas News Service – 9/11/25

Texas could soon have another law on the books aimed at strengthening its strict abortion ban. House Bill 7, passed by the Legislature, gives private citizens the right to sue anyone who distributes, ...

Abortion GOP-authored Michigan bill would legalize discriminating against women who receive abortions By Richard Eberwein – 8/27/25

Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) has introduced legislation that would legalize workplace discrimination against women who have received abortion care.

Abortion Author of Texas abortion ban accused of paying for multiple abortions during alleged 17-year affair By Richard Eberwein – 7/28/25

Prominent Texas state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) has been accused of having a 17-year affair with an exotic dancer, who says the anti-reproductive rights lawmaker paid for multiple abortions for “his own personal gain.”

Abortion Minnesota Republican Scott Jensen announces second gubernatorial bid By Richard Eberwein – 7/18/25

Controversial Minnesota Republican Scott Jensen has announced his second bid for governor after losing to incumbent Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) in 2022.

Abortion Appellate court upholds medication abortion ban in West Virginia By Richard Eberwein – 7/16/25

West Virginia’s near-total abortion ban, which includes medication abortion drugs like mifepristone, was upheld by a federal appeals court on Tuesday.

Arkansas New Arkansas law promotes misleading fertility treatment By Richard Eberwein – 7/11/25

Arkansas Republicans have passed a law that undercuts the science around in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in favor of discredited “restorative reproductive medicine (RRM).”

Elections Proposed Ohio equal rights constitutional amendment would negate same-sex marriage trigger ban By Richard Eberwein – 7/07/25

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) has certified an effort to put an equal rights constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot, which could negate a same-sex marriage ban that is currently embedded in the state constitution.

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