Reproductive health providers targeted by Trump ask for additional state funding

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 960

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Body Text Preview

In order to protect Maine’s reproductive health care system, which has lost millions in federal funding over the last year, lawmakers are considering legislation to provide additional state support to protect against future changes.

The bill, LD 335, sponsored by Rep. Amy Kuhn (D-Falmouth), would provide an annual $5 million allocation. Maine Family Planning and Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, which have been fighting against the cuts in court, said they provide crucial …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Email Us