Planned Parenthood North Central States said Friday that it plans to close over a third of its health centers across Minnesota and Iowa and lay off dozens of staff members in light of looming federal funding cuts and other budget constraints.
State of play: The announcement from Minnesota’s largest abortion provider came just one day after the U.S. House passed a reconciliation bill that it says would “defund” Planned Parenthood and make deep cuts to Medicaid funding.
Driving the news: Leaders of the regional affiliate cited that move, along with the Trump administration’s decision to freeze $2.8 million in Title X funds used for birth control and cancer screenings and a proposal to cut teen pregnancy prevention aid as key factors in the decision to consolidate its centers.
