Vulnerable women who are most in need of support and care who will be hurt the most if a set of bills being considered in the Michigan Legislature are approved.
Michigan abortion laws
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Michigan abortion bills take spotlight at packed legislative hearing
In Lansing Thursday, doctors and advocates lined up to fight for, and against, legislation that would remove numerous restrictions on abortion access in Michigan.
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Michigan Democrats move to allow Medicaid to cover abortions
Along with eliminating a 24-hour waiting period, legislators want Michigan to wipe away decades-old laws banning the use of Medicaid to fund abortions for low-income residents. Protests are planned.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan Democrats get to work on abortion restriction repeals
Democrats target 24-hour waiting period, abortion clinic restrictions and more, but won’t yet try to repeal parental consent laws that may be a tougher sell in Legislature.
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Whitmer pushes clean energy, paid leave in Michigan; offers few specifics
The Democratic governor offers a broad wish list for the fall Legislature. She says she’s leaving many details blank to prompt negotiations. Republicans predict the plans will raise taxes.
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Gov. Whitmer to seek repeal of 'antiquated' abortion restrictions in Michigan
The governor on Wednesday will call to eliminate ‘antiquated’ limits. Activists are targeting 24-hour waiting period, parental consent, special regulations on abortion clinics.
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Despite court ruling, abortion drug in Michigan remains accessible for now
A federal appeals court upheld a lower court decision that places limits on the prescription of mifepristone, the so-called abortion drug. But those restrictions remain on hold as the case heads to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Opinion | Michigan favors abortion rights, let’s nix insurance rider law
A technicality allowed us to avoid a $36,000 bill when we chose to abort a baby unlikely to survive. But others can face crushing debt from a 2014 law that forbids private insurers from automatically providing abortion coverage.
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Opinion | Planned Parenthood urges repeal of Michigan abortion restrictions
Michigan still imposes medically unnecessary regulations on abortion providers and makes it more burdensome to schedule appointments. Repealing these laws will broaden access for women, particularly those in rural and less populated areas.
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Michigan abortions for out-of-state patients jumped 66 percent last year
Doctors performed nearly 1,100 more abortions on patients from outside Michigan, as other states restricted the procedure. Even so, there was a drop in Michigan’s overall abortion rate, raising questions about whether all patients are being counted.