Commission Rules Missouri's Only Abortion Clinic Can Stay Open

The Missouri Administrative Commission ruled that the state wrongfully withheld the Planned Parenthood clinic's license, which nearly made Missouri the only state without an abortion clinic. The state cited failed abortions as the reason for withholding the license, but Planned Parenthood argued it was a strategy to end abortions in Missouri. After a legal battle and administrative hearing, the clinic's license was renewed. Planned Parenthood emphasized the need for resources to address community health needs, including abortion, especially during a pandemic.

What implications did the legislation signed by Governor Mike Parson have on abortion access in Missouri?

How did the acting president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation describe the need for resources during the pandemic?