Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

A federal court in the Middle District of Pennsylvania dismissed a lawsuit filed by pro-abortion groups challenging new grant eligibility guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that bar recipients using abortion as family planning from receiving Title X funds starting fiscal year 2027.

A federal judge in Pennsylvania on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging changes to the way grants are awarded under a program that provides funding for services such as family planning and reproductive health wellness exams.

Judge gives Pennsylvania the green light to fund abortions through Medicaid    Inquirer.com

Pennsylvanians can use Medicaid to cover abortions — at least for now    Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Medicaid coverage of abortion begins in Pennsylvania amid ongoing lawsuit    90.5 WESA

Clinics argue Pennsylvania should implement Medicaid coverage of abortion as legal fight continues    90.5 WESA

Four years later, the Dobbs decision metastasizes into four new battles    City & State Pennsylvania

In a fun first for the show, Sarah Bowen takes the host chair to interview Jon Merwarth of Thrive Point Consulting — and Jacob just sits back and listens. Jon spent seven years leading a pregnancy center in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, growing its budget from $450K to $1.7 million before launching Thrive Point to help centers nationwide. Drawing on a corporate sales background, a dozen years as an entrepreneur, and his own abortion experience as a teenager, he brings a rare blend of business rigor and ministry heart to the conversation. Together, Sarah and Jon dig into: How the Dobbs decision

Abortion Fight Enters New Phase in Pennsylvania    Newsweek

Pennsylvania Attorney General appeals Commonwealth Court ruling on abortion coverage    fox43.com

Pennsylvania attorney general appeals decision overturning state’s ban on Medicaid-funded abortions    ABC27

Pennsylvania Attorney General seeks to overturn court ruling that recognized abortion as a right    90.5 WESA

Attorney General Dave Sunday appeals decision overturning Pa.'s ban on Medicaid-funded abortion    Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Attorney General Sunday appeals Pennsylvania court ruling that recognized abortion access as a right    Inquirer.com

Pro-Life Radio – Bruce, Vicky, and Dave Pro-Life Radio Episode Summary: Defending Life Amid Legal Battles, Survivor Stories, and Calls to Action Key Topics **Pennsylvania Court Ruling**: State high court strikes down Medicaid ban on abortion funding, deeming it discriminatory; first explicit protection of abortion under state constitution post-Roe v. Wade overturn. **Pro-Life Activism Updates**:… The post Pro-Life Radio Episode Summary: Defending Life Amid Legal Battles, Survivor Stories, and Calls to Action first appeared on Prolife Radio .

Miracle Jones brings an artist’s eye to abortion access in Pennsylvania    Pittsburgh City Paper

In New Interview, Stacy Garrity Promises to Never Hold Trump Accountable and Refused to Oppose Banning Abortion in Pennsylvania – PA Democratic Party    PA Democratic Party

Archbishop Pérez Issues Statement on Pennsylvania Abortion Funding Decision    CatholicPhilly

Pennsylvania Court Rules State Law Banning Funds for Abortion Is Unconstitutional    Truthout

Pennsylvania Court Recognizes Constitutional Right to Abortion, Strikes Down Medicaid Funding Ban    Law Commentary

Pennsylvania court rules state ban on public funding for abortion is unconstitutional    The Pennsylvania Independent

Pennsylvania court finds state constitutional right to abortion    Jurist.org

Pennsylvania Court Strikes Down Medicaid Abortion Funding Ban    Newsweek

Pennsylvania Court Rules State Medicaid Program Must Cover Abortion    National Review

Garrity derides Pennsylvania court’s ruling on Medicaid coverage for abortion    ABC27