Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 29. She shares her reaction to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision and perspective on the right to abortions being turned over to state governments. Plus, Price shares details on the county’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout for infants and some key advice before the long weekend!
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Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renée Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 29. She shares her reaction to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision and perspective on the right to abortions being turned over to state governments. Plus, Price shares details on the county's COVID-19 vaccine rollout for infants and some key advice before the long weekend!
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