Michigan lawmaker pushing breast cancer legislation
LANSING - A local lawmaker wants more action on preventing breast cancer. Democratic State Representative Winnie Brinks is pushing House...
Progressive Women’s Caucus Protects Access to Contraception
Bills would promise access to birth control free of employer, government interference LANSING — Members of the Progressive Women’s...
Female genital mutilation now a felony in Michigan
Female genital mutilation is now a felony in Michigan, and lawmakers are working to pass additional bills on the issue. Governor Rick...
Michigan Democrats propose "Health Care Bill of Rights"
State Republicans and Democrats are sparring over a proposal to keep some key Affordable Care Act provisions in place in Michigan, even...
Healthcare Rally Opposes Michigan’s Move to Block Title X Funding
Lansing, MI – Supporters of women’s healthcare access gathered in Lansing Sunday for a quickly organized rally to draw attention to the...
'Tampon tax' bills a move toward equity
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Two State Lawmakers, and Moms, Weigh in on U of M Study
A pair of state lawmakers believe a University of Michigan study that found women who are overweight heading in to their second pregnancy...
Dems Oppose Method Ban Bills in Criminal Justice Committee
Legislative package would put a woman’s health at risk LANSING – Democratic legislators on the House Criminal Justice committee came out...
Dems Reject ‘Abortion Coercion’ Bills that Fail to Protect All Women
Bills only protect women who make choices Republican lawmakers agree with LANSING – Overriding the objections of women lawmakers, a group...
