Contact: Jalen Knuteson Sen.Roys@legis.wisconsin.gov MADISON — Today, Wisconsin moved one step closer to restoring the rights of women and people who can become pregnant. Dane County Circuit Judge Schlipper ruled that the 1849 statute only applies to feticide, and not abortion. The case will now almost certainly be appealed and head to the

Contact: Sen. Dianne Hesselbein (608) 266-6670 MADISON – Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper ruled that Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law does not ban consensual abortions: “This is an important victory for reproductive freedom in Wisconsin. Abortion is healthcare.

CONTACT:Matt Sande, PLW Legislative DirectorP: 262.352.0890E: Matt.S@ProLifeWI.org Madison, WI – Today, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper ruled that the whole of Wisconsin Statute 940.04 applies to feticide, the intentional killing of a preborn child without maternal consent, and not to consensual medical abortion. Judge Schlipper did not issue an injunction blocking

Earlier today, Dane County Judge Diane Schlipper ruled that State Statute 940.04, Wisconsin’s abortion ban established in 1849, does not apply to consensual abortions, but to the practice of feticide.   Shortly after Judge Schlipper signaled that she would rule this way earlier this summer, Planned Parenthood facilities in Milwaukee and Madison began

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today released the following statement regarding Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper’s decision that Wis. Stat. 940.04 does not apply to consensual abortions.“Freedom wins. Equality wins. Women’s health wins.“This ruling is a momentous victory, and we are prepared to defend it—and reproductive

Media Contact  Analiese Eicher  Analiese.eicher@ppwi.org  608-449-5218  Madison, Wis. – Today Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper re-affirmed previous rulings by the Court that statute 940.04 does not apply to consensual abortion care.  The following is a statement from Michelle Velasquez, Chief Strategy Officer, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.  “Today’s ruling is

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led the entire Wisconsin congressional delegation in a bipartisan letter to Congressional leadership on the need to pass legislation that would fix an anomaly in the Tax Code that negatively affects the fuel supply in Wisconsin. The issue stems from the closure of the Milwaukee-Green Bay

MADISON, Wis. – With the 2024 election less than a year away, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is delivering on its promise to secure the vote. More than 5,000 Wisconsinites have signed up through the RPW to serve as poll workers for the next cycle. This marks a new modern record

MILWAUKEE – Today, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland is proud to announce a series of significant endorsements from key Milwaukee leaders and organizations as he launches his re-election campaign. These endorsements reflect the widespread support and confidence in Alderman Westmoreland’s leadership and dedication to the betterment of the 5th District. “Whether it

Madison – Representative Jimmy Anderson (D – Fitchburg) introduced nine bills to increase transparency and affordability in Wisconsin’s healthcare system. He released the following statement: “The high cost and extreme complexity of the healthcare system often deter people from seeking the care they need. The nine bills in my Healthcare

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after Governor Evers signed a pair of bills into law that will provide funding for maintenance, rehabilitation, and upkeep of the 22 year old Brewers stadium. “Major League baseball will played right here in Wisconsin until at least

Madison – Yesterday, State Senator Dan Knodl (R – Germantown) and Representative Ty Bodden (R – Hilbert) introduced legislation that would dissolve the Wisconsin Elections Commission and transfer all election responsibilities to the Secretary of State of Wisconsin. Senator Knodl released the following statement:  “It is clear the people of

(MADISON, WI) – Today, the Climate Action Campaign announced that Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI) is a recipient of the second annual “Climate Change-Maker” award, granted to Members of Congress for their leadership on climate and clean energy over the past year, including championing efforts to advance federal action to cut climate pollution and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted present on a House Republican resolution “condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world” (H.Res. 894): “I strongly condemn in no uncertain terms the significant rise

MILWAUKEE, WI – Gov. Tony Evers signed historic legislation today that will keep baseball in Wisconsin for the next generation. Following the news, Home Crew Coalition Chairman Omar Shaikh released the following statement: “Today’s signature from Gov. Evers keeps baseball in Wisconsin for the next generation. I thank Gov. Evers, Speaker Vos, Senate

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today announced staff-led mobile office hours for December. The congressman has offices in Janesville, Kenosha, Racine, St. Francis, Beloit, and Elkorn that are ready to welcome people from all over Southeast Wisconsin. Mobile office hours allow individuals and families outside of those areas the chance to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bipartisan bills passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature, Assembly Bill 438, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 40, and Assembly Bill 439, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 41, to keep the Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball (MLB) in Wisconsin through 2050. The bills were

MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed published Saturday in the Milwaukee Courier, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin called out Donald Trump’s dangerous push to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act and outlined how Wisconsin Republicans are walking hand-in-hand with Trump’s dangerous demands. But while Republicans are openly campaigning on

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile