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2022 Candidate Endorsements
Advocates of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri is proud announce our endorsements in state and local races in Missouri and Illinois
June 20, 2022
• Illinois, Missouri
Missouri Legislature “Defunds” Planned Parenthood Again, Weeks Before Abortion Will Likely Be Banned
This budget bill will block Medicaid reimbursements to cover the cost of preventive care at Planned Parenthood health centers.
May 6, 2022
• Missouri
Statement on Former Gov. Eric Greitens
"We call on every Missourian to stand on the side of survivors, no matter your political identity."
March 23, 2022
• Missouri
Planned Parenthood Sues Gov. Parson for Unlawful Defunding, Launches Petition Urging Biden Administration to Act
Missouri is fourth state to block Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, in violation of federal Medicaid law, Biden administration has yet to enforce
March 10, 2022
• Missouri
Republican lawmakers again try to block Missourians’ access to health care
Blocking patients from getting care at Planned Parenthood will mean longer wait times, less access, and fewer Missourians getting the health care they need.
Sept. 23, 2021
• Missouri
Missourians Rally Against Racist & Discriminatory Abortion Bans
Congresswoman Cori Bush shares her abortion story publicly for the first time.
Rally, in the wake of the Texas abortion ban, comes as the U.S. Department of Justice files suit against Texas.
Sept. 9, 2021
• Missouri
Missourians Defeat Legislators' Attacks on Patients
Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri, with our health care advocacy partners, helped win the fight for a clean FRA.
June 30, 2021
• Missouri
Missouri Senate Sends "Clean" FRA to the House
This is a win — but the fight isn't over
June 26, 2021
• Missouri