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Arkansas Adopts Nation's Strictest Abortion Law Despite Gov. Beebe's Veto

Lawmakers in the Republican-dominated legislature defied Gov. Mike Beebe, overriding his veto of the now law that bans the procedure from the 12th week of pregnancy.

Lawmakers in the Republican-dominated legislature defied Gov. Mike Beebe, overriding his veto of the now law that bans the procedure from the 12th week of pregnancy.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.