"From Ohio to Florida: The Battle for Abortion Rights Continues"

After Ohio voters approved a measure to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, campaigns for similar abortion measures are gaining momentum in swing states like Arizona, Florida, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. Florida, in particular, is seen as a tantalizing prize due to its increasing importance in electoral contests. However, getting a question on next year's ballot in Florida is uncertain, as the state is controlled by Republicans and has already implemented a six-week abortion ban pending approval by the state's Supreme Court. Despite the obstacles, a coalition of groups in Florida has raised over $12 million and collected over half of the required petition signatures for a ballot measure aiming to limit government interference with abortion. The measure still needs validation and approval from the Florida Supreme Court, which leans conservative.
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- Ohio GOP lawmakers vow to target state judiciary after passage of Issue 1 abortion measure CBS News
- Marijuana, abortion election wins proof Ohio politicians must be stopped The Columbus Dispatch
- Hey Democrats, It's OK to Say the Word 'Abortion' Newsweek
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