Wyoming Lawmakers Propose Abortion Ban Citing Population Growth

Wyoming lawmakers are advocating for new restrictions on abortion, arguing that such measures are necessary to boost the state's population, a claim disputed by demographers who point to economic factors for population decline.

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Wyoming lawmakers use pro-natalist arguments to justify proposed new partial abortion ban

Wyoming lawmakers say tight new restrictions on abortion are needed to grow the state's population. Demographers and others say economic conditions are more to blame for an exodus of young people.

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Wyoming Lawmakers Propose Abortion Ban Citing Population Growth

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Wyoming lawmakers use pro-natalist arguments to justify proposed new partial abortion ban

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