Missouri’s Abortion Battle Intensifies | Jefferson City News

Missouri voters face another pivotal ballot battle over abortion rights as lawmakers push to repeal the 2024 reproductive rights amendment and reinstate a near-total ban—with narrow exceptions for medical emergencies, rape, or incest in the first twelve weeks—and also target gender-affirming care for minors. The anti-ban coalition, Stop the Ban, has raised over $6.5 million, including a major $1.25 million donation from former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, while the pro-ban Her Health, Her Future PAC, backed by Governor Mike Kehoe and First Lady (who serves as treasurer), has raised just over $1 million. With primaries behind them, both sides are preparing for a high-stakes showdown, as Stop the Ban draws support from national groups like ACLU and Planned Parenthood and donors across 50 of Missouri’s 114 counties—while the state Supreme Court recently upheld existing laws blocking Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care for all ages. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d7512729712b0d35