Massachusetts stockpiling abortion pill to protect access to mifepristone
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is stockpiling the abortion pill mifepristone to make sure it's available to women during a legal battle over the drug.
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is stockpiling the abortion pill mifepristone to make sure it's available to women during a legal battle over the drug.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced actions aimed at protecting access to abortion and abortion pills in the state.
The FDA approved mifepristone more than 20 years ago.
Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision nixing a woman's constitutional right to end a pregnancy and instead shifting regulatory powers over the procedure to state governments.
A new survey finds the economy and inflation are now far outpacing abortion as the problem voters rank most important, even among women. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller has more.
She will discuss reproductive rights.
The House approved the bill on a 137-16 vote. The Senate backed the measure 39-1.
The House approved the bill on a 137-16 vote. The Senate backed the measure 39-1.
Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Katherine Clark were arrested outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday during an abortion rights protest.
The House approved the bill on a 136-17 vote. It now goes to the Senate.
The House approved the bill on a 136-17 vote. It now goes to the Senate.
"They're scared that they're losing access," said Boston IVF Dr. David Ryley.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Many U.S. companies pledged to provide help for employees seeking abortions in states that outlaw the procedure.
A Rhode Island police officer accused of punching a woman at an abortion protest while he was off-duty was suspended from his job with pay.
WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler speaks with Dr. Katherine Simmonds of the MGH Institute of Health Professions.
An opinion written by the nation's longest-serving justice is raising concerns the high court could revisit other key cases.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan spoke with women in Boston about the Supreme Court ruling.
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
The Supreme Court's historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade allows state lawmakers to now determine abortion access.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the overturning of Roe v. Wade is not a "pro-life" decision.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said "Supreme Court extremists" won't get the last word.
WBZ TV's Beth Germano reports.
Gov. Charlie Baker signed an executive order Friday to protect access to reproductive health care services in Massachusetts.
WBZ TV's Breana Pitts talks to political analyst Jon Keller about the long term impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion Friday
Walker Buehler gave up one run over seven innings and the Red Sox went on to beat the White Sox at Fenway Park on Patriots' Day.
It was a good day for Conner Mantz, Susannah Scaroni and other American athletes at the 2025 Boston Marathon.
Bob Hall's 1975 finish opened the door for generations of athletes. Today, Delmace Mayo becomes the next to follow his path at just 19 years old.
Follow along for all the winners and more results from the 2025 Boston Marathon.
The death of Pope Francis "deeply saddened" Boston Archbishop Richard Henning.
There were some historic finishes at the 2025 Boston Marathon Monday.
Follow along for all the winners and more results from the 2025 Boston Marathon.
It was a good day for Conner Mantz, Susannah Scaroni and other American athletes at the 2025 Boston Marathon.
The death of Pope Francis "deeply saddened" Boston Archbishop Richard Henning.
The best way to follow runners in the 2025 Boston Marathon is with the Boston Athletic Association's racing app.
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
Mike Kennealy told WBZ-TV he's focused on the future of the state and not on President Donald Trump's policies.
A new poll from UMass Amherst shows the toll President Trump's policies have taken on public opinion of his administration.
A professor from Babson College said the Massachusetts economy could be looking at hard times ahead.
"We are heading in a dangerous direction," said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
President Trump will announce new tariffs on U.S. trading partners Wednesday. Massachusetts will be hit hard, according to the governor.
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
Vanson has manufactured leather goods in Massachusetts for over 50 years and the company sells their products around the world.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
The Ground Round has started serving customers again in Shrewsbury.
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford features roughly 50,000 works of art spanning over 5,000 years.
Chef Megan Vaughan shows how to prepare a steakhouse quality meal right from your own kitchen.
Rachel Holt heads to New Hampshire to visit the owner of an architectural salvage company, Nor'east Architectural Antiques.
Known for his handcrafted wooden signs, Paul Kukstis has carved a name for himself around Scituate Harbor.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Walker Buehler gave up one run over seven innings and the Red Sox went on to beat the White Sox at Fenway Park on Patriots' Day.
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Edgar Quero added a go-ahead, two-run single and the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox Sunday, ending their worst road start in team history.
Derrick White scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 17 points and finished the game after a scary late fall, and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.
Ignatius Ganago had a goal and an assist to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-0 victory over New York City FC on Saturday night.
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.