The man who's blocking a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban
Posted on AllSides April 23rd, 2024
From The Left
Republican Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma is determined to do all he can to continue blocking legislation to repeal the state's pre-Roe abortion ban recently reinstated by the state Supreme Court. Why it matters: There's a widespread sense at the state Capitol that while enough Republicans support repealing the ban in the House, not enough are willing to overrule Toma to do so. • The speaker decides what goes up for a House vote, but a majority of the 60-person chamber can override him. The latest: Repeal proponents are expected...