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  • Gov. Whitmer signs 16 bills into law expanding reproductive rights
  • The Michigan Daily
  • Michigan
  • The Michigan Daily
  • Michigan
  • Jan 28, 2025

    Gov. Whitmer signs 16 bills into law expanding reproductive rights

    Alyssa Tisch

    The bills covered a range of policy changes intended to expand access to reproductive health care. Of these bills, House Bills 5435 and 5436 aim to increase access to contraceptives specifically by allowing pharmacists to prescribe and dispense birth control and mandating coverage for these contraceptives by insurance providers.

    Opinion: On the Anniversary of ‘Roe,’ States Emerge as Guardians of Reproductive Freedom
  • Rewire News Group
  • Alliance
  • Rewire News Group
  • Alliance
  • Jan 22, 2025

    Opinion: On the Anniversary of ‘Roe,’ States Emerge as Guardians of Reproductive Freedom

    Christina Chang

    On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Reproductive Freedom Alliance’s Executive Director, Christina Chang, reflects on the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom and shares how states are leading the way towards progress in a post-Roe America.

    MD Governor Formally Certifies Abortion Rights in State Constitution
  • Truth Out
  • Maryland
  • Truth Out
  • Maryland
  • Jan 21, 2025

    MD Governor Formally Certifies Abortion Rights in State Constitution

    Zane McNeill

    Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a proclamation on January 17, formally certifying the state’s constitutional amendment that enshrines abortion as a fundamental right after voters overwhelmingly supported an abortion rights ballot initiative last November.

    New Mexico Supreme Court ruling strikes down local abortion restrictions
  • The Associated Press
  • New Mexico
  • The Associated Press
  • New Mexico
  • Jan 9, 2025

    New Mexico Supreme Court ruling strikes down local abortion restrictions

    Morgan Lee

    The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties, helping to ensure the state remains a go-to destination for people from other states with bans.

    States Ready Reproductive Health Battles as New Trump Term Nears
  • Bloomberg Law
  • Alliance
  • Bloomberg Law
  • Alliance
  • Nov 26, 2024

    States Ready Reproductive Health Battles as New Trump Term Nears

    Celine Castronuovo

    As the second Trump administration approaches, states are bracing for reproductive health policy battles, focusing on abortion access, contraceptive care, and privacy protections. With potential federal rollbacks, state lawmakers are pushing legislation to safeguard reproductive rights, while anti-abortion groups push for stricter medication abortion regulations.

    Whitmer hits Kristi Noem and other GOP officials over contraception bill
  • Detroit Free Press
  • Michigan
  • Detroit Free Press
  • Michigan
  • Jun 9, 2024

    Whitmer hits Kristi Noem and other GOP officials over contraception bill

    Savannah Kuchar

    Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer criticized Republican leaders on Sunday after South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said her fellow GOP lawmakers support access to birth control, but Senate Republicans blocked contraception legislation last week.

    The Reproductive Freedom Alliance taps its first leader
  • Washington Post
  • Washington Post
  • Jun 4, 2024

    The Reproductive Freedom Alliance taps its first leader

    McKenzie Beard

    A nonpartisan coalition of 23 governors working to protect and expand abortion rights has selected its first leader, according to an announcement shared exclusively with the Health Brief.

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    20 Dem governors form coalition to protect abortion access
  • Axios
  • Alliance
  • Axios
  • Alliance
  • 20 Dem governors form coalition to protect abortion access

    Feb 21, 2023 • Oriana Gonzalez

    A group of 20 Democratic members on Tuesday announced they are forming a coalition to protect and expand abortion access in their states as bans continue to be enacted following the fall of Roe v. Wade.

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