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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called on health insurers across the state to broaden access to contraception, including the newly approved over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, Opill. …
Governor Shapiro Advocates for Broader Access to Contraception in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a landmark ruling that could significantly impact reproductive rights in Pennsylvania, the state Supreme Court declared the 1982 Abortion Control Act, which barred Medicaid from covering …
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down 1982 Abortion Control Act, Paving Way for Reproductive Rights Victory Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a Final Rule titled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected …
New HHS Rule Strengthens Protection of Conscience Rights, Balancing Religious Freedom and Access to Healthcare Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro, along with five other governors from the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, is advocating for full insurance coverage of the first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control …
Governor Josh Shapiro and Reproductive Freedom Alliance Urge Federal Support for Over-the-Counter Birth Control Coverage Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is strongly encouraging consumers, particularly those who are pregnant or may become pregnant, to be well-informed when selecting reproductive health care providers …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Advocates for Informed Choices in Reproductive Health Care Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1786, legislation designed to protect individuals seeking abortion services in the state from legal repercussions imposed by other states. …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Shield Abortion Seekers from Other States’ Prosecutions Read More
Op-Ed by State Rep. Darisha Parker, D-Philadelphia Entering Women’s History Month this March has me pondering a lot of issues related to women, especially women of color, and where we …
Women’s History Month Is the Perfect Time to Recognize Women’s Issues Read More