Planned Parenthood Funding Reinstated | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Planned Parenthood is back in business, regaining access to hundreds of millions in federal Medicaid funds after a Republican-imposed ban expired—though abortion services remain off-limits. The ban, part of a Trump-backed bill, couldn’t be extended due to GOP infighting, slim majorities, and lack of Democratic support. Advocates cheered the return of funding, which helped reopen clinics and restore care for low-income and disabled patients. While Republicans pivot to other priorities like immigration and defense, anti-abortion groups still push for defunding—but with midterm elections looming…