Sen. Hesselbein: Statement on abortion ruling

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

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Sen. Hesselbein: Statement

I am beyond honored to have earned the confidence of this inspirational, hard-working and talented group of Senators. I am proud to lead such a strong group the rest of this session and into the year ahead. Working together we

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Sen. Hesselbein: Statement on abortion ruling

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.

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Pro-Life Wisconsin: Dane County judge rules 1849 abortion ban applies only to feticide, not consensual medical abortion

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

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Wisconsin Right to Life: Dane County judge rules that Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban does not apply to “consensual abortion”

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

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DOJ: Attorney General Kaul statement on circuit court decision that 1849 law does not apply to abortions

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

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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: Statement on Dane County Circuit Court decision 

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

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Sen. Hesselbein: Statement

I am beyond honored to have earned the confidence of this inspirational, hard-working and talented group of Senators. I am proud to lead such a strong group the rest of this session and into the year ahead. Working together we have great opportunities ahead of us. As leader, I will

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Schimel campaign: Announces campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Former Wisconsin Attorney General and current Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Brad Schimel today announced his campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court, citing the need to restore integrity and objectivity to the state’s highest court. “We need to restore confidence in the people of Wisconsin that the justice system will be

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Ratcliff campaign: State representative to run for state Senate

Contact: campaign@ratcliffforsenate.com District 16 Seat open due to Senator Agard Run for Dane County Executive: Election in November 2024 Today, Representative Melissa Ratcliff announced she will be a candidate for the Wisconsin State Senate in District 16. The current Senator, Melissa Agard, announced today she would run for Dane County

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Agard campaign: Announces campaign for Dane County executive

Contact: info@press-melissaagard.com MADISON – Today, Senate Minority Leader Melissa Agard announced her campaign for Dane County Executive.  “I was born and raised here in Dane County. I have dedicated my career to improving the lives of the people here,” said Senator Melissa Agard. “I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Dane

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