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In the 2024 election, it wasn't just the next host of the White House that was up for election. Citizens of 10 states in the United States had the opportunity to vote on amendments related to abortion rights, seeking to secure or limit reproductive freedom in their state constitutions.

Voters weighed in on a number of health-related ballot initiatives on Nov. 5, including Medicaid and medically-assisted suicide.

House speaker’s comments could help Kamala Harris who outpolls Trump on healthcare in battleground states

The new mandate raises concerns about healthcare access for undocumented residents, as advocacy groups warn it may deter individuals from seeking necessary medical care.

School officials say the state decision to cut federal money likely will hurt their ability to recruit and retain critical staff for students with disabilities.

‘It’s a David and Goliath thing,’ Adam Weiland tells Danielle Campoamor. ‘We’re up against a powerful anti-abortion lobby with lots of money, who are not afraid to throw their weight around.’

With 75% of children on Medicaid, New Mexico considers baby bonds to bridge economic gaps and promote financial literacy statewide.

Experts warn that Trump's return could mean drastic cuts to public assistance programs from Medicaid to food assistance, while low-income voters want Harris to offer more support.

THE A-WORD: Black women have worse pregnancy outcomes than any other racial group, being more likely to die in childbirth and more likely to have their babies die. Sheila Flynn and Alicja Hagopian report