Women’s Health
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6,000 doctors urge the Supreme Court to keep abortions in medical emergencies legal
6,000 doctors urge the Supreme Court to keep abortions in medical emergencies legal. Here’s what you need to know about the doctors’ letter.
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A Ferndale woman used IVF to have a family—and to help others in Michigan have kids, too
A Michigander built the family she always dreamed of thanks to in-vitro fertilization—how lawmakers want to protect her children and others.
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Bills prohibiting landlords from income-based discrimination pass House committee
A five-bill package that would prevent landlords from denying renters based on their source of income passed through the Michigan House Judiciary Committee.
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Few mothers have served in the Michigan Legislature while raising children
At least 27 men currently serving in the Michigan Legislature are fathers of school-aged children. But there’s a big “mom gap.”
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Whitmer: Reproductive rights still ‘in jeopardy’ in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging Michiganders to re-elect President Joe Biden in November—or else risk losing access to reproductive rights.
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Slotkin urges Michiganders to compare prices before buying prescription drugs
A law sponsored by Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is helping patients compare prices for prescription drugs at different pharmacies—saving some thousands of dollars.
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Michigan Dems push for action on prescription drug board bills
Four Democratic House members are renewing the call for action on prescription drug affordability, sharing support for three bills awaiting action on the House floor.
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It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion
Employees across the US will now have access to unpaid time off to recover from childbirth or to access an abortion. Here’s what you need to know about the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act changes.
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‘You are not safe’: Elizabeth Warren warns Michigan women ahead of presidential election
During a visit to Michigan, US Sen. Elizabeth Warren offered a stark warning to Michigan voters ahead of the presidential election:
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This Michigan lawmaker built his career on compromise. But he isn’t budging on this issue.
When it comes to reproductive rights, Curtis Hertel Jr. said there’s a “big difference” between him and his Republican opponent.
