Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

Governor Josh Shapiro's plan to codify abortion in Pennsylvania could lead to a 25% increase in abortions, similar to New Jersey's experience, resulting in approximately 20,000 additional abortions in the state by 2030. Current Pennsylvania abortion limits, including a 24-week restriction and parental consent requirements, are at risk if abortion is codified into state law or if the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recognizes a constitutional right to abortion.

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Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

Pennsylvania voters face a critical election that could determine whether pro-abortion Democrats gain control of all three branches of state government, potentially dismantling the Abortion Control Act and allowing abortions up to birth. The outcome could also impact parental rights, abortion counseling, and pregnancy resource centers, making voter participation essential to protect pro-life policies in the Keystone State.

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Abortion Drugs & Practices

An estimated 6,000 pharmacies nationwide, including locations in Pennsylvania, are certified to dispense the abortion pill mifepristone, with major chains like CVS operating certified pharmacies in the state. Despite certification requirements, no prescribers have been decertified even when violating FDA safety protocols, raising concerns about oversight and safety.

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Abortion Drugs & Practices

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Abortion Drugs & Practices

Four years after the Dobbs decision overturned constitutional abortion protections, Pennsylvania remains a critical access point for abortion care amid increasing state bans elsewhere, though its rights remain vulnerable. Advocates call on Pennsylvanians to defend gender-affirming care, preserve medication abortion access, oppose defunding healthcare providers, and ensure affordable contraceptive and abortion care to combat rising barriers and costs.

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Pregnancy Centers & Practical Help

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Medical Care, Research & Statistics

Guest host Sarah Bowen interviews Jon Merwarth about growing a Pennsylvania pregnancy center and later advising other centers. They discuss leadership, state-level collaboration, and using local maternal-health information to identify service gaps.

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Medical Care, Research & Statistics

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Medical Care, Research & Statistics

Maternal health advocates and Pennsylvania lawmakers rallied at the state Capitol to protect and expand women's reproductive rights and health care access amid federal rollbacks and threats from Washington, D.C. The Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus is advancing legislation including Medicaid coverage for doulas, blood pressure monitors for pregnant women, IVF access, and a proposed state constitutional amendment to safeguard abortion and reproductive health care rights.

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Dialogue, Education & Outreach

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Movement Leadership & Strategy

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Stories, Healing & Loss

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Stories, Healing & Loss

Pennsylvania’s 2024 abortion report was published online by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) in December 2025. The report shows that abortions decreased from the previous year. The data published by the state does not include the total number of abortions obtained by Pennsylvania residents out of state or the number of self-managed abortions on […] The post Abortion Reporting: Pennsylvania (2024) appeared first on Lozier Institute .

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