reproductive rights

A federal judge has temporarily barred enforcement of a provision in Michigan’s main civil rights law. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Washtenaw County is allocating $500,000 to Planned Parenthood of Michigan to preserve healthcare services at risk due to federal funding reductions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) is asking the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners for help to maintain their local services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan’s services in Washtenaw County might be at risk if the organization fails to secure state funding assistance in the near future. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan is asking Governor Gretchen Whitmer for an emergency infusion of $5 million. The organization says that would keep it from having to close clinics and reduce services. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Katharine Dexter McCormick was a vocal supporter of women’s rights, paving the way for women to enter and excel in previously disallowed career fields. As a suffragist, philanthropist, and scientist, she broke boundaries from an early age. Born in Dexter, Michigan, she was one of the first women to graduate from MIT. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with the Dexter Area Historical Society’s Caryl Burke and Jan Weaver about her early life and influence on women’s reproductive rights.

Michigan bills to have the state track abortion data again are scheduled for a state House committee hearing today. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan bills to prevent fraud in fertility treatment received a hearing Tuesday before a state House committee. Michigan Public Radio’s Colin Jackson has more.

An anti-abortion rights group has filed notice with a federal appeals court that it plans to fight for the right to challenge parts of an amendment to the Michigan Constitution. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A U.S. appeals court panel has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.