February 10th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

Maryland Governor Wes Moore and state lawmakers announced support Thursday for measures protecting abortion rights, including a state constitutional amendment that would enshrine it. Lt Governor Aruna Miller, House Speaker Adrienne Jones, Senate President Bill Ferguson and Delegate Ariana Kelly  joined the governor to show their support for a measure that would protect patients and providers in Maryland from criminal, civil and administrative penalties relating to abortion bans or restrictions in other states. Moore, a Democrat, demonstrated his support for abortion rights soon after taking office last month, when he announced on his second day in office that he was releasing $3.5 million in state funds to expand abortion training…

Speaker Jones said at a time when so many states are moving toward adding more restrictions on abortion access, she is proud to see Maryland provide women with a choice…