Rep. Roberts bill denotes Saturday as Menstrual Hygiene Day
State Representative Sarah Roberts (D-St. Clair Shores) introduced a House bill that passed declaring May 28 as Menstrual Hygiene Day in...
Dems Continue Fight to Ensure Access to Health Care Coverage with Michigan’s Harsh ‘Abortion Rider’
Rider wouldn’t be needed in cases of rape, maternal health, genetic abnormality LANSING — State Reps. Sarah Roberts (D-St. Clair Shores),...
Proposed legislation looks to flush tampon tax
TRAVERSE CITY — It's about time. That's what Traverse City sisters Ginger and Roxanne Burrows said when they heard Michigan legislators...
Are tampons as essential as toilet paper? Menstruation goes mainstream
After years of being the thing women blushed over when their purses overturn and spill, tampons are finally coming into the spotlight....
Free feminine products in schools under proposed bill
LANSING - Women’s periods aren’t typically a topic of conversation in the halls of government. State Rep. Sarah Roberts, D-St. Clair...
State lawmaker wants free tampons in public schools
Lawmaker says feminine hygiene products are an essential health care need for girls and women Saying feminine hygiene products are an...
Bill seeks to eliminate tax on feminine products
Michigan is joining several other states in the nation in working to abolish the so-called “tampon tax” through a new House bill that...
Michigan Democrats introduce legislation to mandate coverage for ‘abortion rider’ law
The bills stipulate that all health insurers must make rider policies available to all women. Women’s reproductive health took a giant...
Legislation Introduced to Mandate Coverage for ‘Abortion Rider’ Law
Bills stipulate all health insurers must make rider policies available to women LANSING — State Representatives Pam Faris (D-Clio) and...
Letter: State needs child abuse registry
Re: The Detroit News’ Nov. 18 editorial, “Reject short-sighted child abuse list bills”: As sponsors of Wyatt’s Law, which creates a child...
