By Richard Asinof | 5/22/23 || An interview with Jocelyn Foye, director of The Womxn Project, talking about the successful strategy to enact the EACA PROVIDENCE – Last week was certainly “that was the week that was.” It marked a sea change of political consciousness in Rhode Island, where advocacy for diversity and women’s health were championed and emerged as victors. … [Read more...] about Convergence RI: Together, they moved political mountains
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Boston Globe: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act signed into law
Boston Globe by Edward Fitzpatrick | May 19, 2023 || After votes in the Rhode Island Senate and House of Representatives, Governor McKee signs bills providing publicly funded abortion coverage for state employees and Medicaid recipients PROVIDENCE — With a series of swift votes and the stroke of a pen, legislation expanding abortion coverage in Rhode Island to Medicaid … [Read more...] about Boston Globe: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act signed into law
HCAN: Smallest state takes on big healthcare hurdles
May 19, 2023 || Bad news about health care, especially abortion, abounds these days. Just this week, abortion bans passed in two more states – North Carolina and Montana – leaving thousands of people with fewer options when it comes to family planning. But bad healthcare news isn’t limited to abortion, there’s much more happening. Millions of people are slated to lose … [Read more...] about HCAN: Smallest state takes on big healthcare hurdles
The Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA) is law!
You did this. We did this. The more than 40 groups in our Campaign for Equal Abortion Coverage did this. Together, we passed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act. Just now the Rhode Island Senate passed S32, the House moved it forward and the governor just signed it into law! “Every one of us should be able to plan our families and our futures and live with love, health, … [Read more...] about The Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA) is law!
EG News: Valverde’s Abortion Equity Bill Signed Into Law
by Andrew Belfry | May 19, 2023 || Governor Daniel McKee signed the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (EACA) into law Thursday (5/18/23) following a 24-12 Senate vote on the bill co-sponsored by Sen. Bridget Valverde (Dist. 35) and House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian (Dist. . Valverde represents all of East Greenwich, as well as parts of North Kingstown and South … [Read more...] about EG News: Valverde’s Abortion Equity Bill Signed Into Law
WUN: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act enacted
by What's Up Newp | May 19, 2023 || STATE HOUSE – Following a 24-12 vote in the Senate today that granted approval by the General Assembly, the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act has been signed into law. Sponsored by Sen. Bridget Valverde and House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian, the EACA will provide insurance coverage for abortion care to individuals on Medicaid … [Read more...] about WUN: Equality in Abortion Coverage Act enacted
(Senate Floor Vote) Critical Vote to Protect Abortion Rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 18, 2023 Contact: Jocelyn Foye, Executive Director [email protected] 401-400-0061 Critical Vote Tonight on the Road to Truly Protecting Abortion Rights It is time to make the right to abortion real for people who struggle to make ends meet by getting rid of bans on health coverage that push care out of … [Read more...] about (Senate Floor Vote) Critical Vote to Protect Abortion Rights
FLOOR VOTE TONIGHT – be there in this critical moment!
Dear Womxn Project friends, Excluding abortion care from public insurance programs has taken away the right to abortion for far too many people for far too long. Folks from across Rhode Island are headed to the State House TONIGHT to see that change. The Senate floor vote on the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (S32) begins around 4pm. We are also hearing that the House will … [Read more...] about FLOOR VOTE TONIGHT – be there in this critical moment!
WOW! EACA heads to the floor – be there!
WE ARE SO EXCITED - EACA HEADs TO THE SENATE FLOOR! Be there with us! Together, we have built an amazing movement across the state and with the help of the more than 40 organizations in the Campaign for Abortion Coverage, today we took a big step forward in ensuring that the right to abortion is not taken away from people based on how much money they have or the type of … [Read more...] about WOW! EACA heads to the floor – be there!
NPR: Bill to extend abortion coverage in Rhode Island faces one more hurdle
The Public's Radio by Ian Donnis | May 16, 2023 || The top two Democrats in the Rhode Island Senate made the difference Tuesday, as the Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly approved a bill extending abortion coverage for women receiving Medicaid or who are on the state employee health plan. With Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and Majority Leader Ryan Pearson voting in … [Read more...] about NPR: Bill to extend abortion coverage in Rhode Island faces one more hurdle
(Sen Judiciary EACA) Rhode Islanders Gear Up for Critical Vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 16, 2023 Contact: Jocelyn Foye Executive Director [email protected] 401-400-0061 Rhode Islanders Gear Up for Critical Committee Vote Activists from around the state are headed to the State House for a vote on a bill to halt policies that deny health coverage for abortion in public insurance … [Read more...] about (Sen Judiciary EACA) Rhode Islanders Gear Up for Critical Vote
BIG VOTE TODAY (invite/fun action to #PassTheEACA!)
Folks from across Rhode Island are headed to the State House TODAY for a critical vote in the Senate Judiciary committee on the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (S32). Policies banning insurance coverage are about taking away access to care. We shouldn’t have laws that deny health coverage just because someone is poor or because they happen to get their insurance from a … [Read more...] about BIG VOTE TODAY (invite/fun action to #PassTheEACA!)
Mother’s Day, Justice & EACA Progress (actions, updates)
Exciting! Join us for the Senate Judiciary Committee VOTE (5/16) This Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary will vote on the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act. We need to be there in force. This Mother's Day... As we get ready to celebrate moms, mamas and caregivers in our lives, let's be clear that the work we are doing to get bans on coverage for abortion off the books in our … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day, Justice & EACA Progress (actions, updates)
Uprise RI: How legislators bully those testifying in committee hearings with comments, not questions
Uprise RI, May 10, 2023, Steve Alquist || Commenting on someone’s testimony without allowing them an opportunity to defend themselves is bullying, something intellectual cowards do to score cheap rhetorical victories. Though it may be allowed under the rules of the General Assembly, it cheapens the debate and exposes the hypocrisy of elected legislators who are far out of their … [Read more...] about Uprise RI: How legislators bully those testifying in committee hearings with comments, not questions
Boston Globe: Rhode Map
Boston Globe's Rhode Map, May 9, 2023, Ed Fitzpatrick || Leading off The state Senate Judiciary Committee, which has played a pivotal role in past legislation on abortion and guns, will return to the State House spotlight today as it hears testimony on the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act. On April 27, the House voted 49 to … [Read more...] about Boston Globe: Rhode Map