abortion

Drive To Ban Abortion Coverage In Insurance Policies Will Go Ahead

Rick Pluta — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:25:28 +0000

Abortion foes in Michigan have been given the go-ahead to launch a petition drive.

Bolger Says State House Won’t Approve Transvaginal Ultrasound Mandate

Jake Neher — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:53:34 +0000

Any bill requiring a woman seeking an abortion to get a transvaginal ultrasound will not pass the state House.

Abortion Language That Sunk Blue Cross Overhaul Reintroduced

Jake Neher — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:25:04 +0000

Health insurers would only be able to cover elective abortions through optional rider plans under legislation in the state Senate.

State Lawmakers Bring Back Abortion Bills Days After Roe V. Wade Anniversary

Jake Neher — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:13:40 +0000

A number of abortion-related bills that died last year are resurfacing in the state Legislature.

Snyder Vetoes Blue Cross Overhaul Over Abortion Coverage

Rick Pluta — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:38:18 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder has vetoed an overhaul of Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan because the legislation would require insurance companies to offer separate coverage for abortions. But he signed new regulations on clinics that perform abortions that could force some of them to shut down.

Controversial Abortion Legislation A Step Closer To Gov. Snyder’s Desk

Jake Neher — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:24:51 +0000

State lawmakers are a step closer to adding restrictions for abortion providers.

Protesters in Pink Shirts Oppose Abortion Legislation

Rick Pluta — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:44:55 +0000

There was a demonstration Tuesday at the state Capitol as abortion rights advocates protested legislation up for a vote this week.

House Committee Moves Abortion Measures to Floor

Rick Pluta — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:29:59 +0000

A state House committee has approved a sweeping new set of restrictions and requirements on abortion providers and women who want to end their pregnancies.

House Passes Ban on Threats to Coerce Abortions

Rick Pluta — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:23:57 +0000

The state House approved a package of bills that creates punishments the use of threats or coercion to try to force a woman to have an abortion.

Abortion Debate to Resume with Vote on Coercion Bill

Rick Pluta — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:35:58 +0000

The debate over abortion is expected to resume Tuesday at the state Capitol.