How federal laws set the baseline for women’s health, safety, and access
Federal laws play a powerful role in shaping women’s rights in the United States. Even when enforcement and impact
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The SAVE Act is back. Here’s why women should pay attention.
The SAVE Act has once again passed the House and is moving to the Senate. As in 2025, the bill
Texas Medicaid at a crossroads
Texas’ Medicaid program covers millions of low-income children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities. But the state remains one
Wisconsin advances two healthcare access bills
Wisconsin lawmakers took two meaningful steps in 2025 to make healthcare more accessible for women. The first measure would let
California encourages provider training on menopause and mental health
On September 27, 2024, California passed Assembly Bill 2270, a new law that tells several state licensing boards — including those
California’s Medi-Cal program faces state and federal budget pressures
California’s Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, covers roughly one in three Californians — more than 15 million people. It’s
Wisconsin considering domestic violence safety measures
Wisconsin currently has no “red-flag” law, meaning there’s no way to temporarily remove guns from a person showing clear
The shrinking reality of “legal” abortion
As of October 21, 2025, abortion protections exist in 31 states and the District of Columbia, yet access is dramatically
Abortions paused in WI to protect Medicaid healthcare
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin stopped providing abortions starting October 1, 2025, even though abortion remains legal in the state. The
WI Medicaid: A push for expanded postpartum care
In Wisconsin, new mothers covered by Medicaid (BadgerCare) lose their full coverage just 60 days after giving birth — one of
CA laws strengthen equity in public education
Two California laws are helping to protect student privacy and increase access to menstrual products in public schools. AB 1955,
California expands family leave
In January 2025, California expanded Paid Family Leave (PML) and disability benefits through SB 951, making it more affordable for
TX extends bounty hunter model to abortion pills
HB 7 authorizes private citizens to sue those who manufacture, distribute, mail, deliver, prescribe, or otherwise provide abortion-inducing drugs to