Michigan House Passes Bills To Prevent Abortion Coercion
A person also couldn't threaten to cut off legally required financial support, such as financial aid or employment, if a woman decides to keep a child.
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A person also couldn't threaten to cut off legally required financial support, such as financial aid or employment, if a woman decides to keep a child.
Supporters say the procedure is gruesome and cruel.
Anti-abortion advocates say the procedure, called dilation and evacuation, is essentially the "dismemberment" of a fetus.
While searching his vehicle, police discovered at least a dozen jars containing what is thought to be human tissue -- fetal tissue by some reports.
Democrats, who have called the bills redundant, opposed them after Republicans rejected attempts to also make it a crime to coerce a woman to stay pregnant against her will.
Protests were held at 14 Michigan sites of Planned Parenthood, part of nationwide protests at 290 locations.
Backers say coerced abortions are a real problem and detractors counter that they already are illegal.
State Democratic Representative Sarah Roberts of St. Clair Shores co-sponsored a bill that would overturn the law.
The new law requires residents or businesses wanting health insurance coverage for abortions to buy extra coverage.
The vast majority of people in this state don't want this ugly policy. A lot of them are extremely offended by it."
If lawmakers vote to restrict insurance coverage of abortions in Michigan, it would affect a small number of abortions because the vast majority already are paid for out of pocket.
Michigan abortion foes have collected enough signatures to put a proposal before lawmakers to ban abortion coverage from health plans unless a separate policy is bought.
Right to Life of Michigan says taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for other people's abortions.
A Washtenaw County man who uses his car to spread an anti-abortion message is suing the city of Ann Arbor and its police chief over what he says is the violation of his free-speech rights.
Supporters say the legislation protects religious freedom and is needed particularly in the wake of the federal health care law mandating employer-provided birth control in their health plans.
Michigan abortion clinics will need a state license and must check to make sure women are not being bullied or pressured into getting an abortion under a new law that took effect Sunday.
A federal judge has blocked the Obama administration from requiring Domino's Pizza founder Tom Monaghan to provide mandatory contraception coverage to his employees.
A state House committee has approved bills to overhaul Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, leaving out anti-abortion provisions.
A bill that would have required women to undergo vaginal ultrasound examinations before they get abortions won't continue through the House.
The Michigan legislature is seeing new abortion-related proposals that would prohibit some insurance coverage of the procedures and mandate ultrasound examinations.
Forty years ago Tuesday the Supreme Court made abortion legal nationwide in the decision of Roe versus Wade.
It may take days, weeks or even longer to sort out the avalanche of bills enacted in the Michigan Legislature's lame-duck session, as majority Republicans put their stamp on policies dealing with topics as diverse as property taxes, medical marijuana and cockfighting.
The Michigan Legislature gave final approval early Friday to a set of abortion regulations that supporters described as protecting women but opponents denounced as a backdoor assault on the right to terminate pregnancy.
It's the legislation that prompted Michigan's "vagina" controversy.
Ken Cuccinelli aspires to be the next governor of Virginia after spending four years trying to deny women's health care rights, blocking Obamacare and forcing his ideology and personal beliefs on the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Officials say 1-year-old Nguvu was euthanized after his injuries became too severe and his condition deteriorated "despite every effort."
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Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary on Tuesday — even though he had suspended his campaign in mid-July. Even more surprisingly: He defeated a Trump-endorsed candidate.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won a Democratic primary for Michigan's Senate seat in a race that attracted national attention.
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Officials say 1-year-old Nguvu was euthanized after his injuries became too severe and his condition deteriorated "despite every effort."
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As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
Abdul El-Sayed is now projected to win Michigan's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
President Trump told reporters that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen soon, following talks between Iran and Oman.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
Officials say Haddad will oversee all football and business operations and work with principal owner Sheila Hamp and the board of directors.
Troy Melton threw seven sharp innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 to open their post-Tarik Skubal era.
Devin White finished last season as the NFL's third-leading tackler.
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Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers completed their first season-series sweep ever against an American League opponent with an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.
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