Defunding Planned Parenthood is really an attempt to take away access to abortion in states where it is legal,” said one leader of the women’s health care organization.

This is a hit on Planned Parenthood and on our state,” said Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates CEO Jennifer M. Allen.

Governor Ferguson of Washington pledges state funds to keep Planned Parenthood operational after a federal defunding move linked to Medicaid, countering what he calls an attack on reproductive rights.