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Gov. Newsom wanted California to cut ties with Walgreens. Then federal law got in the way

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom declared last month that California was “done” doing business with Walgreens after the pharmacy chain said it would not distribute an abortion pill in 21 states where Republicans threatened legal action. Since then, KHN has learned that the Democratic governor must compromise on his…

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Candidates lob attacks at one another in contentious 46th Ward runoff race

Angela Clay, a housing organizer, finished first on Feb. 28 with 36%, while Kim Walz, a Walgreens executive, received about 26%.

Chicago Sun-Times

CVS vs. Walgreens: Which Is the Better Stock to Own?

The retail pharmacy industry has evolved in recent years and is predicted to continue experiencing strong growth. This should benefit pharma stocks, CVS Health (CVS), and Walgreens Boots (WBA). But which is the better stock to own? Read more to find out.

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It’s Democratic establishment vs. progressives in two North Side ward runoffs

A housing organizer faces a Walgreens executive in the 46th Ward. In the 48th, a housing developer backed by the outgoing alderperson is running against a small business owner who would be the first Filipina on the City Council.

Chicago Sun-Times

Boots owner 'looking to sell or float' high street pharmacy chain by end of 2023

A sale of Boots could be put forward as its US owners reportedly want to refocus the company on the US as operations in the UK and Europe are a "distraction"

Daily Mirror

Mexico's help to American women who need abortions should inspire Canada

When a draft of an upcoming United States Supreme Court decision curtailing legal abortion access in the U.S. leaked in May 2022, Karina Gould, Canada’s minister of families, children and social development, declared that Americans seeking abortions would be welcomed north of the border.

The Conversation

Walgreens CEO Rosalind Brewer caught in political furor over sale of abortion drug mifepristone

After the pharmacy giant said it would no longer sell an abortion pill in 21 states, California threatened to cut a major contract, boycott calls grew, and its stock price dropped.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Trump-appointed judge limits information on medication abortion lawsuit

The suit could determine whether US women can access abortion drugs, but judge is trying to limit disruptions and protests

The Guardian - US

Walgreens hit with abortion backlash

The hashtag #boycottwalgreens has been growing on Twitter and TikTok

Salon

Abortion pill Mifepristone got Walgreens into hot water

Two parallel storylines related to the pill are capturing headlines.

Fortune

First Thing: Russian missile barrage knocks out power in Ukraine

Latest attack reported to include use of hypersonic missiles, of which Moscow is only believed to have a few dozen. Plus, the 10 worst places to live in the US for air pollution

The Guardian - UK

Editorial: Walgreens is despicable for bowing to pressure not to sell abortion pills in some states

When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this year that it would allow drugstore chains to sell mifepristone, the highly regulated first drug taken in a two-drug regimen for medication abortion, Walgreens and other pharmacy chains eagerly stepped up and said they would go through the required certification…

Los Angeles Times

California to end drug contract with Walgreens after abortion dispute

Gov. Gavin Newsom orders the state to not renew a contract with Walgreens after the company said it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative states.

Chicago Sun-Times

California cancels $54 million Walgreens contract over abortion pill fight

Making good on a threat he made Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that California will cancel a $54 million contract with Walgreens as punishment for the pharmacy’s decision not to distribute abortion pills in states where attorneys general have warned it would be illegal.

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The Independent UK

California to end Walgreens contract after abortion dispute

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is withdrawing a $54 million contract with Walgreens

The Independent UK

The problem with Walgreens and mifepristone

When the company bowed to Republican pressure and said it wouldn’t provide abortion pills in 20 states — even states where the abortion pill is legal — all hell broke loose. Then California made a shock announcement. Holly Baxter reports

Axios

How major retailers are trying to change how America consumes health care

Amazon, Walmart, CVS, Dollar General and other big retailers are elbowing their way into primary care, pushing a customized consumer experience driven by digital health products.

WEKU

Moderna's COVID vaccine gambit: Hike the price, offer free doses for uninsured

Once U.S. stockpiles of COVID-19 vaccine run out, Moderna says it might charge as much as $130 per dose, but give people who lack health insurance a break. Critics say that's not enough help.

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What we know about the abortion pill at the center of California and Walgreens split

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will cut ties with retail pharmacy Walgreens.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: A spineless Walgreens bows down to antiabortion crusaders

There has long been reason to question whether, despite its pledges to do the right thing, corporate America will stand up for environmental, social and democratic principles.

WEKU

California will cut ties with Walgreens over the company's plan to drop abortion pills

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the state would halt business with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant agreed to stop distributing mifepristone in some red states amid legal pressure.

The Independent UK

Gavin Newsom says California ‘won’t be doing business’ with Walgreens for refusing to sell abortion pills

Walgreens announced last week it will not distribute abortion medication, which is legal, in 20 states

Fortune

Why the U.S. recession hasn't happened yet

The downturn everyone's predicting is getting delayed again and again.

Los Angeles Times

Newsom says California will cut ties with Walgreens over abortion pill access

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In an attempt to counter GOP efforts to limit reproductive rights, Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will cut ties with Walgreens over the company’s decision to stop selling abortion medication in 20 Republican states.

WEKU

Walgreens won't sell abortion pills in red states that threatened legal action

The 20 states where Walgreens won't sell mifepristone include some where abortion remains legal. It's not clear whether other retail pharmacies will follow suit.

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