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
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
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
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
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
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
(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
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):
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
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
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
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
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
Madison, WI – This week, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) was appointed to serve on the State Building Commission. The Building Commission oversees capital budget requests for all state facilities, including the Universities of Wisconsin. Senator Pfaff released this statement following
Madison, Wis. – Powering Wisconsin, a coalition of renewable energy developers, released a video showcasing Wood County Solar’s impacts on the community. Former Wood County Chair, Doug Machon, is featured in the video and discusses his support for renewable energy
