OMAHA, NEBRASKA— Nebraskans testifying against proposed abortion bans today urged state lawmakers to protect their right to make private reproductive health care decisions and, instead, expand access to care. 

March 18, 2022 • Nebraska

OMAHA, NEBRASKA— Nebraskans testifying against proposed abortion bans today urged state lawmakers to protect their right to make private reproductive health care decisions and, instead, expand access to care.

Feb. 24, 2022

Sioux Falls, SD — Late last night, a federal district court judge granted a preliminary injunction against a regulation that would have effectively eliminated access to medication abortion in South Dakota.

Feb. 9, 2022 • South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD — Today, a federal district court judge temporarily blocked a new rule from the South Dakota Department of Health, created at the direction of Gov. Kristi Noem, that would have effectively eliminated access to medication abortion in the state. The judge granted this temporary restraining order at the request of Planned Parenthood and the ACLU of South Dakota in a case filed last week.

Jan. 26, 2022 • South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD— Today, Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota (ACLU) filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule from the South Dakota Department of Health, created at the direction of Gov. Kristi Noem, that would place yet another medically unnecessary and burdensome restriction on abortion access in South Dakota. 

Jan. 19, 2022 • South Dakota

After 20 years leading the largest sexual and reproductive health organization in the region, Stoesz will hand off the position to a new leader in fall 2022.

Dec. 17, 2021 • Minnesota

Dec. 1, 2021 • Minnesota

Nov. 9, 2021 • Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Effective and reliable sex education will continue in North Dakota. The U.S. Department of HHS has awarded Planned Parenthood North Central States a $250,000 annual grant to implement age-appropriate, evidence-based sex education in North Dakota.

Oct. 13, 2021