Ohio Gov. John Kasich, center, joins Senate President Keith Faber, left, and House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger, right, to discuss the state budget with reporters as other officials watch on Friday, June 26, 2015, at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kantele Franko)COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Gov. John Kasich has signed legislation to strip government money from Planned Parenthood in Ohio.
The move from the Republican presidential candidate was expected, but he made it official Sunday. It comes a day after Kasich's weak performance in South Carolina's GOP presidential primary and a day before he heads to Virginia to campaign.
The bill targets roughly $1.3 million in funding that Planned Parenthood receives through Ohio's health department. The money, which is mostly federal, supports initiatives for HIV testing, breast and cervical cancer screenings, and prevention of violence against women. The legislation prohibits such funds from going to entities that perform or promote abortions.
While the measure does not specifically name Planned Parenthood, that's who backers say would be most affected.
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