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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 21, 2023

A press release issued by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti yesterday announced a fundraising effort for crisis pregnancy centers as a way to mark the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision. "Tennesseans have made clear, through their elected representatives, the desire to support mothers and children,” Skrmetti said. “In celebration of the Dobbs decision, I’m proud to highlight the organizations in our state who go above and beyond to provide resources and care for mothers-to-be.” The effort is being held in conjunction with the attorneys general of eight other states, but some are questioning the appropriateness of the effort. Gov. Bill Lee had sought to put $100 million toward pregnancy centers in the state budget, but the legislature cut it to $20 million, Tennessee Lookout reports.