Oakland County Eyes Planned Parenthood Funding | Detroit News

Oakland County is poised to approve up to $1.5 million to keep Ferndale’s last remaining Planned Parenthood clinic open until at least August 2028, amid growing debate over funding for reproductive health services. With federal Title X funds depleted and clinics closing across Metro Detroit, the county’s move aims to preserve critical care — including STI testing and birth control — for thousands of patients annually. Critics argue the money should go elsewhere or that it’s politically charged, while supporters emphasize the clinic’s lifesaving services and personal impact stories. Transparency demands are rising, with calls for an audit to ensure no funds support political activity. The resolution, echoing a similar past decision, awaits final board approval next month — making Oakland County the latest in Michigan to back Planned Parenthood financially. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a35af78cd0fba06