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Several U.S. states, including Republican-led Georgia and Tennessee, as well as Democratic-led Maryland and Virginia, have enacted laws to expand or protect access to contraception. Measures include allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control, mandating insurance coverage, and requiring educational institutions to report on contraception access.

National Democrats are urging Maine's Graham Platner to withdraw from the Senate race after a former girlfriend alleged he sexually assaulted her in 2021. Key figures including Bernie Sanders, Chuck Schumer, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee have called for his resignation, with multiple endorsements and resources withdrawn. Platner has denied the allegations but may step aside by July 13, as the race is critical for Senate control.

National Democrats are urging Maine's Graham Platner to withdraw from the Senate race following a sexual assault allegation from an ex-girlfriend. Prominent figures and organizations, including Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, have rescinded support, while Platner denies the accusation and must decide by July 13 whether to remain the Democratic nominee.

Government funding for Planned Parenthood and two smaller regional abortion providers has resumed for non-abortion services after being cut off for most of a year under a Trump-era policy. The defunding contributed to clinic closures and reduced healthcare services like breast cancer screenings and birth control distribution, though Medicaid billing for non-abortion services restarted. Over 30 clinics have closed, and patient access to care has declined in some areas.

Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood and two smaller providers has resumed after being cut off for most of a year due to a provision in President Donald Trump’s 2022 tax and policy law. The defunding led to clinic closures, reduced services like breast cancer screenings and STI testing, and limited abortion access in some states.

Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood and two smaller abortion providers has resumed after being cut off for most of a year due to a provision in President Donald Trump’s 2022 tax and policy law. The defunding led to clinic closures and reduced services like breast cancer screenings and STI testing, though not all services will return. Some states, like Maine and Massachusetts, maintained coverage through state-funded Medicaid reimbursements.

Planned Parenthood has regained access to federal funding, allowing clinics to bill Medicaid for non-abortion care starting July 5. This reversal one year after Republicans cut off Medicaid funding has angered anti-abortion conservatives.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood resumes as a GOP-imposed ban expires, leading to clinic closures and Republican efforts to reinstate the prohibition. Planned Parenthood reported losing nearly 30 clinics and facing challenges in sustaining care for Medicaid patients, while GOP lawmakers aim to extend the ban through new legislation.

This Week in Louisiana Politics host Griffin Broussard discusses the latest developments including an Attorney General indictment, a teacher stipend plan, and Planned Parenthood. The segment covers recent statewide political news.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming after a GOP-imposed one-year ban expires on July 4. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with Republicans seeking to reinstate the prohibition permanently. States will now determine whether Medicaid enrollees can access routine healthcare services at remaining clinics.

Planned Parenthood will regain federal funding on Saturday following the expiration of a GOP-imposed ban that cut its clinics from Medicaid. Last year, Republicans used a party-line bill to defund Planned Parenthood, but the funding restriction is now set to end.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming as a Republican-imposed one-year ban expires. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with advocates warning of reduced access to services like cancer screenings. Republicans are attempting to extend the prohibition, viewing clinic closures as a policy victory.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming as a GOP-imposed one-year ban expires on July 4. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with advocates reporting reduced access to services like cancer screenings. Republicans aim to reinstate the prohibition in future legislation, citing opposition to federal funding for organizations providing abortions.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming after a GOP-imposed ban ends, though Republicans aim to reinstate the prohibition. The one-year ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, limiting access to services like cancer screenings for tens of thousands of patients.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood has resumed as a Republican-imposed one-year ban expires on July 4. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with advocates reporting tens of thousands of patients denied basic care. Republicans aim to reinstate the prohibition permanently, citing opposition to healthcare organizations that provide abortions.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood clinics resumes after a GOP-imposed ban expires on July 4. The one-year prohibition led to the closure of nearly 30 clinics, with advocates citing denied access to services like cancer screenings. Republicans aim to reinstate the ban permanently, while states now decide Medicaid coverage for remaining clinics.

The U.S. Health and Human Services agency canceled 53 out of 67 grants under its Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, affecting $68 million in funding across multiple states. Grantees, including universities and Planned Parenthood affiliates, were notified the programs misaligned with agency priorities, such as normalizing sexual activity for minors.

Planned Parenthood plans to reopen a clinic in New Orleans later this year and launch telehealth services in Louisiana this summer, following the closure of two clinics due to Medicaid cuts under the Trump administration.

Family planning groups sued the U.S. Health and Human Services agency, alleging the Trump administration is politicizing Title X funding by imposing priorities like ending diversity and gender-affirming care efforts. The lawsuit challenges a 2027 funding policy requiring applicants to align with these priorities, which critics say conflict with Title X's original intent to support low-income reproductive health access.

An abortion rights group has endorsed Graham Platner, a Democrat running to unseat Senator Susan Collins in Maine. Alexis McGill Johnson, the president and chief executive of Planned Parenthood, is associated with the endorsement.

The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association and a Pennsylvania family planning organization sued the U.S. Health and Human Services agency, alleging politicization of the Title X grant program through the 2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity. The complaint claims the new funding priorities conflict with the law's intent by requiring applicants to align with policies ending diversity efforts and gender-affirming care.

Medication abortions are now accessible in Missouri following a two-year court battle between the state and Planned Parenthood.

A Missouri judge ruled that state laws restricting abortion violate a 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment, striking down provisions like a 72-hour waiting period and in-person requirements for abortion pill prescriptions. The decision allows Planned Parenthood affiliates to resume prescribing abortion pills for the first time since 2018, though the state may appeal and another ballot measure is pending.

A Missouri state judge ruled to restore medication abortion access, overturning the state's restrictive statutes. Judge Jerri Zhang sided with Planned Parenthood in its lawsuit challenging Missouri's 30 abortion-limiting laws.

Sen. Josh Hawley is demanding an investigation into Planned Parenthood's use of $1.5 billion in Medicare and Medicaid funding, alleging it promotes transgender procedures on minors. Congress' ban on federal funding for abortion providers is set to lapse on July 4. A Government Accountability Office report tracked the funding between 2019 and 2022 but did not confirm its use for transgender-related care.

Senator Josh Hawley is demanding an investigation into Planned Parenthood's use of $1.5 billion in Medicare and Medicaid funding, alleging the organization promotes transgender procedures on minors. The current ban on federal tax dollars for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, is set to lapse on July 4.

The Nevada Supreme Court halted enforcement of the state’s 1985 abortion parental notification law, allowing teens to access abortion services without notifying caregivers. The decision, a preliminary injunction, addresses barriers to abortion access for teens in a state that otherwise protects abortion rights.

Telehealth access to the abortion pill mifepristone is critical for domestic violence survivors, as highlighted by two women who credit medication abortion with enabling them to escape abusive relationships. A Louisiana lawsuit challenges the FDA's 2023 rule allowing telehealth prescriptions, with courts temporarily blocking and reinstating the rule during ongoing legal proceedings.

Telehealth access to abortion pills is critical for domestic violence survivors, as highlighted by personal accounts of women who used medication abortions to escape abusive relationships. A Louisiana lawsuit challenges the FDA's 2023 rule allowing telehealth prescriptions of mifepristone, with courts temporarily blocking it before the Supreme Court paused the decision.

Bob Packwood, a Republican Senator from Oregon who resigned after a sexual harassment scandal, has died at 93. He was known for advocating abortion rights before the allegations overshadowed his career.

Bob Packwood, a Republican Senator from Oregon who resigned after a sexual harassment scandal, has died at 93. He was known for advocating abortion and women’s rights before the scandal overshadowed his career. Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden succeeded him in 1996.

Bob Packwood, a Republican senator from Oregon known for advocating abortion rights, resigned in 1995 after an ethics investigation into sexual harassment allegations. He died at 93, with his legacy overshadowed by misconduct claims that emerged late in his career.

Planned Parenthood clinics in Washington and Hawaii will offer 'just in case' abortion medication before pregnancy, expanding early access amid challenges to obtaining abortion care. The organization aims to raise awareness of available options despite federal, state, and personal barriers.

Telehealth access to the abortion pill mifepristone is critical for domestic violence survivors, as highlighted by personal accounts of Kaelah Oberdorf and Carrie Frail, who relied on medication abortions during abusive relationships. A Louisiana lawsuit challenges the FDA's 2023 rule allowing telehealth prescriptions, with courts temporarily blocking the rule before the Supreme Court paused the decision.

Telehealth access to abortion pills is critical for domestic violence survivors, as highlighted by two women who relied on medication abortions to escape abusive relationships. A Louisiana lawsuit challenges the FDA's 2023 rule allowing telehealth prescriptions of mifepristone, a drug used for early pregnancy termination, while advocates stress its importance for discreet care.

Telehealth access to abortion pills is critical for domestic violence survivors, as seen in cases like Kaelah Oberdorf and Carrie Frail, who relied on medication abortions to escape abusive relationships. A Louisiana lawsuit challenges the FDA's 2023 rule allowing telehealth prescriptions for mifepristone, with courts temporarily blocking and then reinstating the rule amid ongoing legal battles.

California's gubernatorial primary featured candidates emphasizing experience versus change, with Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer, and Steve Hilton leading early returns. The race focused on affordability challenges, including high housing costs and energy prices, as voters chose between progressive and conservative approaches.

GOP hard-liners are frustrated by their leaders' failure to prioritize anti-transgender legislation despite a new congressional majority. A record number of bills restricting transgender rights have been introduced, but few have advanced, with some Republicans fearing this could impact November elections. Legislative packages like the defense bill are seen as potential vehicles for enacting these measures.

Democratic lawmakers criticized the lack of paid leave for severe menstrual pain as 'economic violence,' supporting the Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act to provide up to 12 days of paid leave annually for reproductive health needs. The bill faces opposition, with critics questioning potential discrimination and coverage for men's health issues.

A Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Maine, who campaigns with Sen. Bernie Sanders, has shifted from a pro-life voting record in the 2010s to advocating for abortion rights after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. The candidate, who previously received a 100% rating from Maine Right to Life, now supports expanded abortion access in Maine, drawing praise from Planned Parenthood.