Results for “reproductive freedom”
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- Michigan Governor
Whitmer Opposes Constitutional Convention, Says Abortion Rights Jeopardized
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged Michigan voters to reject Proposal 1 on the November ballot, arguing a constitutional convention could be used to roll back reproductive freedom enshrined in the state constitution in 2022.
October 5, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - battle-creek
Planned Parenthood of Michigan Demands $5 Million From Whitmer or Clinics Will Close
Planned Parenthood of Michigan is asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for $5 million in emergency funding after federal Medicaid and Title X cuts threaten clinic closures across the state. Whitmer's office says only the legislature can allocate funds.
May 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - Southeast Michigan
Coffia, Byrnes Reintroduce FOIA Bills to Subject Governor, Legislature to Public Records Law
Reps. Betsy Coffia and Erin Byrnes reintroduced legislation to require the Michigan Legislature and governor's office to comply with the state's Freedom of Information Act, ending one of the last exemptions in the country for lawmakers and the executive branch.
September 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - politics
Federal Education Tax Credit Program Targets Michigan as State Lags in Reading Scores
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is urging Michigan to opt into a new federal tax credit program that could expand school choice options for families. The Education Freedom Tax Credit allows taxpayers to claim up to $1,700 in credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, with the program expected to be available starting in 2027. As Michigan ranks 44th nationally in fourth-grade reading scores, the federal program has attracted support from state Republican leaders while facing concerns from education officials about its potential impact on public schools.
April 4, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources