Michigan abortion laws Archives - Page 2 of 20

Michigan judge strikes down 24-hour abortion wait as unconstitutional

by Jordyn Hermani May 13, 2025May 15, 2025

A Michigan law that required women to wait 24 hours before obtaining an abortion ‘forces needless delay on patients after they are able to consent to a procedure, thus burdening and infringing upon a patient’s access to abortion care,’ a judge ruled Tuesday.

Paula Thornton Greear standing next to a wall with the words "Planned Parenthood."

Michigan Health Watch

Planned Parenthood’s Michigan closures leave UP without an abortion clinic

by Mike Wilkinson April 3, 2025May 15, 2025

Women seeking abortion services in much of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula will have to drive to Traverse City for in-person care after Planned Parenthood announced it was closing three clinics, including in Petoskey and Marquette.

Michigan Politics Watch

Ten ways Michigan may change under Trump, from doctors and EVs to school lunch

by Ron French December 13, 2024May 15, 2025

More doctors but fewer insurance options for the needy? Tax credits for private schools, but not EVs? Here’s what residents can expect in 2025 under President-elect Donald Trump.

Busy high school corridor with blurred students and staff

Michigan Education Watch

Michigan Dems want to overhaul sex ed, allow schools to distribute condoms

by Isabel Lohman November 12, 2024May 15, 2025

The plan would require sex ed instruction to include consent, contraceptives and ‘all legally available pregnancy outcomes,’ including abortion.

Michigan Politics Watch

2024 Michigan elections: A record 5.6 million Michigan votes cast in Tuesday election

by Bridge Staff November 6, 2024May 15, 2025

This continually updated tracker includes information on Michigan political campaigns for president, US Senate, the US House and state House.

Michigan Politics Watch

Michigan elections FAQ: Why bloated voting rolls don’t lead to fraud

by Bridge Staff October 21, 2024May 15, 2025

In the latest elections show, reporters break down why Michigan has bloated voter rolls. They also talk about early voting, voting rules and where candidates stand on abortion.

Michigan Politics Watch

In Michigan, Kamala Harris calls for ‘common sense’ gun reforms after school shootings

by Lauren Gibbons September 19, 2024May 15, 2025

Kamala Harris calls for changes to gun laws but says she supports the Second Amendment. ‘If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot,’ she says during streaming event with Oprah Winfrey.

An outside view of the Michigan Supreme Court

Michigan Politics Watch

ACLU spending $2M on abortion rights ads in Michigan Supreme Court race

by Isabella Volmert, Associated Press September 13, 2024May 15, 2025

The ACLU is not endorsing in the Michigan Supreme Court races, but the ads will benefit Democratic-backed candidates.

Michigan Politics Watch

Michigan elections FAQ: Debate preparations; changing tunes on abortion, EVs

by Bridge Staff September 9, 2024May 15, 2025

In our latest FAQ show: Bridge reporters lock in their predictions for Tuesday’s presidential debate and discuss what topics Republicans and Democrats would like to avoid.