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Two years post-Dobbs, no state is left unaffected

A national report from Senator Maria Cantwell’s office shows abortion bans are having far-reaching impacts across states with and without abortion bans. NWPB's Rachel Sun reports.

People stand outside the Pullman Planned Parenthood building during 2016. The clinic has seen an increase in patients from Idaho seeking abortions in recent months, following the passage of laws that have curtailed abortion in Idaho. (Credit: The Lewiston Tribune)

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Idaho abortion patients traveling to WA increased more than 50 percent after Dobbs

Doctors say end of federal protections affect more than just abortion care

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Northwest Abortion Access Fund reports nearly doubled expenses following Dobbs decision

(Runtime 0:52)The costs of support for abortion care nearly doubled between 2021 and 2022, according to data from the Northwest Abortion Access Fund…

A student walks in front of the University of Idaho Administration Building Friday evening. Photo by Rachel Sun

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UI employees say memo on abortion, contraception creating chilling effect in classroom

(Runtime 3:29)The University of Idaho is facing backlash from employees after a memorandum from its General Counsel sent to staff Sept. 23 directed them…