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Attorney General Josh Stein Urges Congress to Protect Assisted Reproductive Health Care Access
Attorney General Josh Stein urged Congress to pass the Access to Family Building Act and guarantee women’s right to access assisted reproductive health care, including in-vitro fertilization (IVF) nationwide. Following a recent Alabama Supreme Court decision that jeopardized essential reproductive health services, Attorney General Stein and a coalition of 21 attorneys general are arguing for stronger federal protections for assisted reproductive health care."IVF, like every other reproductive health care decision, is deeply personal and should be made by women, their...
Attorney General Josh Stein Praises Gov. Cooper's Budget Proposal
Attorney General Josh Stein has commended Governor Roy Cooper's budget proposal for the fiscal year 2024-2025, emphasizing the importance of enhancing public safety measures and investing in various critical areas in North Carolina. Stein expressed his gratitude towards the inclusion of funding for a Fentanyl Control Unit in the budget, highlighting its significance in combating the distribution of dangerous drugs."We need to do more to keep our towns and cities safe," stated Attorney General Josh Stein. "Our ability to prosecute more of these cases will save lives."...