85 Health Care Providers Urge Governor Beshear to Veto Dangerous Abortion Bill
Eighty-five health care providers from across Kentucky have issued a powerful plea to Governor Andy Beshear, urging him to veto House Bill 90, a dangerous piece of legislation that threatens patient safety, medical autonomy, and access to essential reproductive care.
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates Idaho Calls on Governor Little to Veto HB 59
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates Idaho is calling on Governor Brad Little to veto House Bill 59, more commonly known as the “Medical Discrimination Bill.” HB 59 is one of 17 bills that have been introduced across the country that would allow medical professionals to refuse health care based on personal or religious beliefs. The bill made its way to the governor’s desk on Monday, which means he has until Sunday at 3:00 to take action.
Indiana’s Health Care System at a Breaking Point: Fund Real Care, Not Fake Health Centers
While Indiana hospitals face closure, lawmakers are advancing Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 to legitimize anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs) and justify sending them even more taxpayer dollars. Instead of funding real medical providers, the legislature is propping up unregulated, non-medical facilities that mislead patients—all while rural hospitals and reproductive health clinics teeter on the edge of collapse. SCR 24 was voted out of the Senate on Monday, 39 - 9 by a majority party line vote, and is now headed to the House for consideration.
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates - Kentucky Calls on Governor Besher to Veto HB 90
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates of Kentucky is calling on Governor Andy Beshear to veto House Bill 90, a deceptive and dangerous attempt to further dismantle reproductive health care in Kentucky. PPAA – KY sent a veto letter to the governor last week, after legislators rushed HB 90 from committee to the Governor’s desk with virtually no input from the public within a 24-hour period. The bill, which has been falsely framed as offering “clarity” or “exceptions” to Kentucky’s abortion ban, does nothing to improve patient safety — and instead puts pregnant Kentuckians' lives at even greater risk.
Last-Minute Sneak Attack: Kentucky Lawmakers Ram Through Extreme Anti-Abortion & Anti-Trans Measures without Public Input
On Wednesday, in a reckless and possibly unprecedented maneuver, Kentucky legislators rammed through extreme anti-abortion and anti-trans policies with limited transparency, amending and advancing House Bill 90 from committee to the Governor's desk in less than 24 hours. Lawmakers used last-minute amendments to insert language that endangers Kentuckians’ lives by forcing pregnant patients into medical crisis before allowing abortion care, while simultaneously pushing forward House Bill 495, stripping Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care. This last minute sneak attack demonstrates legislators' complete disregard for public input, medical expertise, and the lives of Kentuckians across the Commonwealth.
ICYMI: Fetal Personhood Bill Escalates Idaho’s Extreme Agenda as Discriminatory Medical Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
Idaho continues to lead the way in extreme, harmful legislation that jeopardizes patient care and infringes on basic health and human rights. With its latest measures, Idaho is again demonstrating how these dangerous policies could foreshadow sweeping national trends of placing discriminatory and harmful health policies over medical best practices. Chief among these measures is House Bill 59 — widely known as the “Medical Discrimination Bill” — which now awaits Governor Brad Little’s signature. If enacted, it would grant health care providers sweeping authority to refuse care based on personal or religious beliefs, cutting off everything from birth control to lifesaving procedures.
Washington House of Representatives Passes Landmark Bill Expanding Access to Hormone Therapy
Washington is one step closer to making history. On Saturday, the Washington House of Representatives passed HB 1971, a groundbreaking bill that will ensure insurance coverage for hormone therapy prescriptions extends beyond just one month at a time. If HB 1971 is enacted, Washington will be the first in the nation to pass legislation increasing access to hormone therapy medication.
Refusing to Back Down: Advocates Keep Fighting for Reproductive Health Access in Indiana
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, advocates, lawmakers, and community members gathered at the Indiana Statehouse for the Indiana Reproductive Health and Access Coalition’s Lobby Day, determined to preserve and expand policies that improve access to reproductive health care despite the wave of legislative measures seeking to restrict abortion and other crucial health services.
Hundreds of Washingtonians Rally to Protect Health and Human Services From Budget Cuts
Yesterday, more than 300 Washingtonians rallied on the steps of the Washington State Capitol, calling on the Legislature and Governor Bob Ferguson to support progressive revenue legislation and prevent harmful cuts to health and human services. While a balanced budget is essential, it must not come at the expense of those who rely on these critical programs — especially those already facing disproportionate burdens. We were joined by Attorney General Nick Brown, Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer, Senator Vandana Slatter, and Representative Monica Stonier.