Democratic governors say proposed changes to federal grants would harm reproductive healthcare

By: Kelcie Moseley-Morris

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 860

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago


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A coalition of 23 state governors and the governor of Guam, all Democrats, submitted a joint comment to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget on Monday objecting to a proposed rule that would drastically change the federal grantmaking process, saying it threatens programs related to maternal health and reproductive care.

The public comment period on the draft rule, posted on May 29 with 41 co-signing federal agencies, closes at the end of the …

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