https://www.wcmu.org/tags/reproductive-health Reproductive Health 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/2025-01-24/michigan-pharmacies-can-now-prescribe-birth-control-among-other-new-reproductive-health-care-laws Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills this week expanding reproductive health care in Michigan. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:19:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-24/michigan-pharmacies-can-now-prescribe-birth-control-among-other-new-reproductive-health-care-laws Maya Moore https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-11/governor-whitmer-signs-reproductive-health-act Michiganders will soon no longer be required to purchase abortion coverage through a separate health insurance rider. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:33:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-11/governor-whitmer-signs-reproductive-health-act Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-22/whitmer-signs-more-bills-to-repeal-abortion-restrictions Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Tuesday to roll back more abortion restrictions remaining on the books in Michigan even though it is questionable if they could be enforced under the reproductive rights amendment adopted a year ago by voters. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:58:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-22/whitmer-signs-more-bills-to-repeal-abortion-restrictions Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-09/abortion-rights-opponents-sue-to-overturn-prop-3 The lawsuit, filed one year after Michigan voters overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights, argues that amendment violates the U.S. Constitution. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:25:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-09/abortion-rights-opponents-sue-to-overturn-prop-3 Kate Wells https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-08/senate-sends-reproductive-health-act-bills-to-governor The legislation aims to remove remaining barriers to abortion access in Michigan after voters approved a constitutional amendment a year ago, guaranteeing a right to the procedure. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:22:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-08/senate-sends-reproductive-health-act-bills-to-governor Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-02/reproductive-rights-bills-adopted-by-state-house-but-key-measures-stall Abortion-rights groups were glad for some progress toward their policy goals, but expressed disappointment they could not gain more ground. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:40:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-02/reproductive-rights-bills-adopted-by-state-house-but-key-measures-stall Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-20/michigan-senate-passes-part-of-reproductive-health-act It would repeal several laws and state rules dealing with abortion. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:58:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-20/michigan-senate-passes-part-of-reproductive-health-act Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-10/whitmer-joins-reproductive-health-act-roundtable-in-grand-rapids Michigan lawmakers joined the governor at a roundtable Monday in Grand Rapids to try to build support for abortion-access legislation. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:29:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-10/whitmer-joins-reproductive-health-act-roundtable-in-grand-rapids Colin Jackson | MPRN 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