Episode Details

Today's headlines: Five women and two doctors are suing the state of Texas after the women were denied abortions despite the fact that their pregnancies endangered their lives. Florida proposed its own 6 week abortion ban in the state Senate on Tuesday. An investigation into Louisville Kentucky law enforcement  found that they engaged in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates both the constitution and federal law. Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, signed legislation into law this week that significantly loosens child labor protections. Finally, The U.S. is considering vaccinating chickens as Bird Flu continues to kill millions of them.

Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:

• PBS: 5 women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it endangered their lives
• Tampa Bay Times: Bill banning abortion after 6 weeks filed in Florida Legislature
• Justice.gov: Justice Department Finds Civil Rights Violations by the Louisville Metro Police Department and Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government
• Washington Post: Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs law loosening child labor protections
• NY Times: U.S. Considers Vaccinating Chickens as Bird Flu Kills Millions of Them

Host: Sami Sage

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson

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