https://www.wcmu.org/tags/planned-parenthood Planned Parenthood en-US Copyright Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:31:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-08/urgent-care-clinics-move-to-fill-abortion-care-gaps-in-rural-michigan When the only clinic that offered abortions in Michigan’s rural Upper Peninsula closed, an urgent care facility stepped in to fill the gap. Now, others are considering similar moves as brick-and-mortar clinics close in blue states. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:31:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-08/urgent-care-clinics-move-to-fill-abortion-care-gaps-in-rural-michigan Kate Wells, KFF Health News https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-10/planned-parenthood-closes-two-northern-michigan-clinics-expects-funding-cuts The closures will make it so Traverse City is the closest Planned Parenthood office for the entire Upper Peninsula. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:38:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-10/planned-parenthood-closes-two-northern-michigan-clinics-expects-funding-cuts Ed Ronco https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-07/democratic-lawmakers-abortion-advocates-outline-bills-to-protect-abortion-access Michigan abortion-rights advocates are sharing details about upcoming legislation they're calling the Reproductive Health Act. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:02:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-07/democratic-lawmakers-abortion-advocates-outline-bills-to-protect-abortion-access Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-30/whitmer-puts-abortion-clean-energy-paid-leave-on-fall-agenda Governor Gretchen Whitmer put abortion rights, a clean energy plan, and guaranteed paid worker leave on her agenda for the Legislature's fall session that begins next week. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 23:53:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-30/whitmer-puts-abortion-clean-energy-paid-leave-on-fall-agenda Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-17/abortion-providers-in-michigan-brace-for-influx-of-out-of-state-abortion-seekers Abortion providers in Michigan are bracing for a large increase in the number of out-of-state abortion seekers. They say the numbers will likely go up as soon as Indiana’s abortion ban goes into effect in mid-September. But they’re already seeing increases. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:43:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-17/abortion-providers-in-michigan-brace-for-influx-of-out-of-state-abortion-seekers Cathy Shafran https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-04/planned-parenthood-asks-state-supreme-court-to-take-abortion-case A decision from the Michigan Supreme Court is required to end confusion and uncertainty about the statewide status of abortion rights, according to briefs filed by Planned Parenthood and Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 22:46:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-04/planned-parenthood-asks-state-supreme-court-to-take-abortion-case https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-02/they-came-to-michigan-for-an-abortion-now-thats-uncertain-too On Monday morning, Dr. Audrey Lance had a clinic full of patients when the call came: Michigan's Court of Appeals had ruled an injunction blocking the state's 1931 abortion ban from taking effect did not apply to local county prosecutors — several of whom have said they would prosecute abortion providers under the old law. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 22:16:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-02/they-came-to-michigan-for-an-abortion-now-thats-uncertain-too Kate Wells https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-01/planned-parenthood-continues-to-provide-abortions-despite-court-order A statewide court order is dealing a blow to supporters of abortion access. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:09:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-01/planned-parenthood-continues-to-provide-abortions-despite-court-order Sarah Lehr https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-29/organizers-of-michigan-abortion-rights-petition-ready-for-final-push Representatives of Planned Parenthood of Michigan say they're confident they'll reach the signature threshold needed to ask voters in November to guarantee the right to an abortion statewide. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:34:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-29/organizers-of-michigan-abortion-rights-petition-ready-for-final-push Melorie Begay https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-10/campaign-petitions-for-abortion-rights-to-be-put-in-michigan-constitution Abortion rights advocates have taken an early step toward amending the state constitution to guarantee abortion rights are protected. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 22:38:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-10/campaign-petitions-for-abortion-rights-to-be-put-in-michigan-constitution Rick Pluta | MPRN