Minnesota House backs ban on state dollars for abortion

The Minnesota House on Monday voted to ban state dollars from covering the cost of abortions for low-income women on public medical programs, looking to make gains at a time when abortion opponents nationwide are feeling emboldened.

The prohibition on state funding, and a separate measure to require state licensing for abortion clinics, both sparked intense debate among House lawmakers, and both passed largely on the strength of Republican votes. But they are unlikely to become law, with DFL Gov. Mark Dayton almost certain to veto both measures.

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