New NH Law Will Ban Partial-Birth Abortion

by ICE PAC Staff | Dec 31, 2012 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, State Abortion Policy

In a largely symbolic move, New Hampshire is adding to its books Jan. 1 its second law limiting abortion – the state’s only such law affecting adults – a ban on partial-birth abortions. It is the only survivor of five major abortion-related bills...

ICE-PAC Applauds McSweeney Victory: 52nd House District Winner Stands for Mainstream Pro-Life Values of Constituents

by ICE PAC Staff | Nov 7, 2012 | Illinois Politics, Issues, News, News & Opinion

Illinois Citizens for Ethics, a statewide political action committee, celebrates the election of David McSweeney as State Representative for the 52nd District. McSweeney defeated Independent Dee Beaubien, who received significant funding from abortion advocacy groups....

Judge: Arizona Must Fund Planned Parenthood

by ICE PAC Staff | Oct 22, 2012 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, State Abortion Policy

A federal judge ruled Friday that Arizona may not stop funding Planned Parenthood with taxpayer dollars, as a court case against a new state law proceeds. The law, signed by Gov. Jan Brewer in May, says the state will not give any public funds to subsidize abortions,...

Spotlight on Abortion in 52nd Illinois House Race

by ICE PAC Staff | Oct 13, 2012 | Illinois Politics, Issues, News, News & Opinion

The candidates for the 52nd House District seat say their top priority in Springfield would be improving the state’s economic climate, and yet social issues like abortion at times have taken center stage in the heavily contested race. Whereas Republican David...

Virginia Attorney General Approves Abortion Clinic Regulations

by ICE PAC Staff | Sep 27, 2012 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, State Abortion Policy

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s office Wednesday gave its stamp of approval to new abortion clinic regulations that will compel existing clinics to retrofit their facilities to meet standards for new hospital construction. Cuccinelli’s certification of...

Pharmacists Not Required To Provide ‘Morning After’ Pill, Illinois Court Rules

by ICE PAC Staff | Sep 21, 2012 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, State Abortion Policy

An Illinois appellate court Friday affirmed a lower court finding that the state cannot force pharmacies and pharmacists to sell emergency contraceptives – also known as “morning after pills” – if they have religious objections. In 2005, former...