Michigan’s 45-plus year history of annually publishing abortion statistics is ending under a law passed last year.
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Michigan lawsuit aims to lift 24-hour wait period for abortions
The latest battle over state abortion laws began Tuesday in the Michigan Court of Claims.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
As Michigan becomes abortion destination, foes and advocates expand services
Michigan’s pregnancy crisis centers, dismissed as ‘fake clinics’ by some, say they are increasing clinic staff and equipment and uniting for a stronger voice. Abortion providers are expanding services, too.
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Gretchen Whitmer to moms: Paid leave, day care would help the Michigan economy
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday reiterated her case for paid family leave and other support for working moms, arguing during a national summit that mom-friendly policies are good for the economy.
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Issues and policies: Biden administration, Trump, Democrats, Republicans
See where Democrats, Republicans, the Joe Biden administration and Donald Trump stand on top issues including abortion, autos, the environment, health care, immigration, foreign policy and more.
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Trump says states should decide abortion. Michigan voters have: What law says
Former President Donald Trump has been pressured to push for a national ban on abortion. He declined to do so Monday, frustrating abortion opponents.
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ACLU calls for ending Michigan parental-consent law for underage abortions
A new report by the American Civil Liberties Union and others used court data and interviews with sexual-health advocates, attorneys and providers to examine Michigan’s 1991 law requiring parental consent for abortions
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Supreme Court abortion pill case ‘terrifying’ for Michigan women, Nessel says
Michigan voters in 2022 guaranteed abortion access in the state constitution, but a case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court could sharply restrict who gets the abortion pill. Attorney General Dan Nessel calls that a “terrifying” prospect.
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Gun, abortion, energy reform among 142 Michigan laws taking effect Tuesday
Of the 321 bills signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2023, 142 will take effect Tuesday — including changes to abortion rights, pension taxes, energy policy and gun regulations.
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Opinion | Trump victory would endanger Michigan abortion freedoms
Michigan has taken strong steps to protect reproductive rights in the state. But even here, a Trump win could strip away abortion rights if he returns to the White House.