Arizona lawmaker who announced plans in a floor speech last year to get an abortion is resigning

Arizona State Senator Eva Burch, known for her public revelation about planning to get an abortion last year, has announced her resignation citing financial struggles and the lack of balance between her legislative and healthcare provider roles. Burch, who criticized Arizona’s abortion restrictions, hopes for lawmakers to earn a living wage to better represent working-class constituents. Her resignation, effective March 14, comes just months into her second term, after speaking out about the practical effects of abortion restrictions in the state and the need for more understanding from legislators.

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