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Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement regarding the vote by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents today. “It’s clear the regents are deeply divided over this proposal, have immense concerns about this process and the
The 9-8 vote came after a series of regents made impassioned pleas against limiting diversity, equity and inclusion positions, warning it would only encourage GOP lawmakers to seek further tradeoffs.
CONTACT:Matt Sande, PLW Legislative DirectorP: 262.352.0890E: Matt.S@ProLifeWI.org Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill (SB) 369into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 79. Act 79 permits the installation of newborn infantsafety devices under Wisconsin’s safe haven law.
A UW spokesperson told WisPolitics the discussions with Vos, R-Rochester, were broader than those three topics and are ongoing.
As I have previously stated, I believe that, properly interpreted, the statute at issue prohibits performing abortions (including consensual abortions) unless the exception for abortions necessary to save the life of the mother applies. The Dane County Circuit Court has
Despite her ruling on the 1849 law, Judge Diane Schlipper declined to issue a permanent injunction late yesterday barring its enforcement because the three district attorneys who were named as defendants in the case had all pledged to abide by her ruling. Thus, she found there was no need to issue an injunction.
CONTACT: Abhi Rahman, Communications Director(720) 299-0654 rahman@dlcc.org WASHINGTON — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee announced our first 2024 battleground state investments, including $24K in Wisconsin. Building off of the momentum of not losing a single chamber in 2022, overperforming special
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
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,
Contact: Sen. Mark Spreitzer, (608) 266-2253 MADISON – State Senate Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after the election of Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) as Senate Democratic Leader: “Congratulations to my friend and colleague, Senator Dianne Hesselbein, on her
Contact:Senator Chris Larson(608) 266-7505 Madison, WI – Today is an exciting day for the future of our Senate Democratic Caucus. I want to congratulate Senator Dianne Hesselbein on her election as Senate Democratic Leader. I look forward to continuing to work
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
Hesselbein, D-Middleton, replaces Melissa Agard, of Madison, who stepped down to focus on a run for Dane County executive next year.
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
Former GOP AG Brad Schimel, now a Waukesha County judge, today launched his bid for the state Supreme Court in 2025, pitching it as an opportunity for conservatives to take back the majority.
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,
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement regarding the vote by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents today. “It’s clear the regents are deeply divided over this proposal, have immense concerns about this process and the difficult position they were put in, and are all committed
The 9-8 vote came after a series of regents made impassioned pleas against limiting diversity, equity and inclusion positions, warning it would only encourage GOP lawmakers to seek further tradeoffs.
CONTACT:Matt Sande, PLW Legislative DirectorP: 262.352.0890E: Matt.S@ProLifeWI.org Madison, WI – Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill (SB) 369into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 79. Act 79 permits the installation of newborn infantsafety devices under Wisconsin’s safe haven law. Authored by Sen. Joan Ballweg(R-Markesan) and Rep. Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton),
A UW spokesperson told WisPolitics the discussions with Vos, R-Rochester, were broader than those three topics and are ongoing.
As I have previously stated, I believe that, properly interpreted, the statute at issue prohibits performing abortions (including consensual abortions) unless the exception for abortions necessary to save the life of the mother applies. The Dane County Circuit Court has held otherwise, and I am obligated to comply with that
Despite her ruling on the 1849 law, Judge Diane Schlipper declined to issue a permanent injunction late yesterday barring its enforcement because the three district attorneys who were named as defendants in the case had all pledged to abide by her ruling. Thus, she found there was no need to issue an injunction.
CONTACT: Abhi Rahman, Communications Director(720) 299-0654 rahman@dlcc.org WASHINGTON — Today, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee announced our first 2024 battleground state investments, including $24K in Wisconsin. Building off of the momentum of not losing a single chamber in 2022, overperforming special elections by an average of six points in 2023, and
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
Contact: Sen. Mark Spreitzer, (608) 266-2253 MADISON – State Senate Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after the election of Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) as Senate Democratic Leader: “Congratulations to my friend and colleague, Senator Dianne Hesselbein, on her election as the next Senate Democratic Leader. “I also thank
Contact:Senator Chris Larson(608) 266-7505 Madison, WI – Today is an exciting day for the future of our Senate Democratic Caucus. I want to congratulate Senator Dianne Hesselbein on her election as Senate Democratic Leader. I look forward to continuing to work with her in the struggles to come. For the first
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
Hesselbein, D-Middleton, replaces Melissa Agard, of Madison, who stepped down to focus on a run for Dane County executive next year.
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
Former GOP AG Brad Schimel, now a Waukesha County judge, today launched his bid for the state Supreme Court in 2025, pitching it as an opportunity for conservatives to take back the majority.
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