Whitmer's Abortion Access Reforms Shake Michigan

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, signed legislation on the Senate floor removing restrictions on health insurance coverage of abortion, exactly ten years after she criticized the same restrictions as Senate minority leader. The bill is part of a nine-bill package that repeals several regulations on abortion in Michigan, following the passage of a ballot initiative last year that enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution. Supporters argue that the legislation codifies changes introduced through the proposal, while opponents claim it repeals necessary restrictions that ensure women's health.