Proposition 139
Coverage of Proposition 139 in the Nexus archive.
- Doctors warn Andy Biggs’ record on healthcare, abortion should alarm Arizona voters
Arizona doctors and progressive groups warn that Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs has a history of opposing healthcare and abortion access. The article highlights Biggs' support for abortion restrictions and federal legislation to ban the procedure, contrasting with Gov. Katie Hobbs' efforts to preserve abortion rights. Doctors urge voters to reject Biggs, fearing his election could lead to further attacks on reproductive care.
- On Dobbs anniversary Hobbs warns of her GOP opponents’ abortion ban support
Gov. Katie Hobbs is criticizing her Republican opponents, U.S. Congressmen Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, for supporting a nationwide abortion ban. Both candidates have co-sponsored legislation to grant personhood at conception, which could outlaw abortions. Hobbs has taken actions to protect abortion access in Arizona, including executive orders and vetoing restrictive bills.
- Arizona nurses say Prop. 139 should give them the right to perform abortions
Arizona nurses and midwives, supported by the ACLU Arizona, are challenging state laws that restrict their ability to perform abortions, citing Proposition 139 which enshrines abortion rights in the state constitution. A court hearing is scheduled for 2027, with advocates arguing current laws unnecessarily limit access by requiring doctor involvement in tasks nurses can perform.