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State and local politicians and stakeholders for abortion rights reacted quickly late Monday to news that a draft opinion reportedly had been circulated among justices on the U.S. Supreme Court that would overturn abortion rights secured in the landmark Roe v. Wade case.
While the legislative session normally lasts through the end of May, it was shortened this year to accommodate the state's primary elections on June 28. When asked what people can expect this week, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch said "Anything, everything, craziness." "As always, the final week of session will be very busy," added Jaclyn Driscoll, a spokesperson for.