MILWAUKEE — In a landmark 4-3 decision issued today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state’s 1849 laws, effectively restoring legal access to abortion in Wisconsin. The ruling represents a pivotal step toward restoring reproductive rights following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.  “Today’s

MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Tourism’s Office of Outdoor Recreation recently announced seven individuals and organizations as the first recipients of the newly created Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards, and the Wisconsin State Park System was honored with Destination of the Year.  The newly created awards honor the

ONLINE VERSION OF THIS STORY MADISON, Wis. – A host of emerging methods that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere can be critical tools to limit global temperature increases, so long as policymakers don’t overestimate the methods’ role in their climate strategies. This is according to research published yesterday in Nature Communications led by

MADISON, WI — In a landmark decision today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state’s archaic 1849 abortion ban, a law written before women had the right to vote, which criminalized nearly all abortions. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, anti-abortion extremists tried to resurrect the ban,

Madison, Wis: Today, Liberal Justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-3 to invalidate the 1849 Abortion Ban in Wisconsin. This is a win for advocates, organizers, and everyday Wisconsinites across our state who made their voices heard. After the court’s decision, Representative Ann Roe (D-Janesville) released the following statement:

MADISON ­– Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled to overturn the state’s 1849 abortion ban, paving the way toward establishing legal access to abortion. State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) released the following statement: “While today’s vote to overturn the ban was a remarkable win for people across the state,

Hey, Wisconsin! Governor Evers here.  Guess what? After three months of negotiations with Republican leaders, we finally have a bipartisan budget deal. And here’s the good news—this is a pro-kid budget that’s a win for Wisconsin kids, families, and our future. So, here are five things you need to know

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling to affirm abortion rights in Wisconsin: “Today is a historic day for health freedom and reproductive justice in Wisconsin. With today’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling, we affirm Wisconsinites’ right to access abortion care and

Green Bay — Today, in a landmark 4–3 decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidated the state’s 176‑year‑old 1849 abortion ban, affirming that modern statutes govern reproductive healthcare in our state. State Representative Amaad Rivera‑Wagner (D–Green Bay) issued the following statement: “This ruling is a victory for women, families, and healthcare providers

Liberal Majority Ignores Legislative Intent and Dehumanizes Babies Madison – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Wisconsin’s 1849 law criminalizing the intentional destruction of an unborn child – does not ban abortion. Representative Wichgers released the following statement: “The Legislature had opportunity over the years to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849

“The leadership of the State Bar is grateful that our state elected officials have come together to find a common path forward to advance the state budget for a vote. While there are still several steps remaining in the budget process, we are pleased to note that the long-awaited return

A “no” vote from Steil is a vote for the overwhelming majority of voters in his district Whitewater, Wisconsin, July 2, 2025 The Wisconsin 1st Congressional District Democrats are urging their congressman Bryan Steil to vote “No” on the House of Representatives’ final version of Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” (BBB).

Gov. Tony Evers has signed two bills to advance the state’s nuclear energy landscape. Both were supported by the Wisconsin Technology Council. The first (Senate Bill 124) requires a study of nuclear energy opportunities and potential nuclear power and fusion sites in Wisconsin and creating a Nuclear Power Summit Board

175 Year Old Law Overturned, Judicial Opinion Weak Madison – Representative Joy Goeben (R-Hobart) expressed her frustration and disappointment in the ruling handed down today by the Wisconsin Supreme Court regarding the 1849 abortion law. She shared the following statement: “Today, Wisconsinites have witnessed firsthand a prime example of judicial overreach. The

Madison- Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling in Kaul v. Urmanski: “Today is a sad day for the state of Wisconsin. “The court’s role is to analyze the law free from political influence. The majority ignored that constitutional responsibility today

An estimated $1 billion worth of repairs needed across the system MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin celebrates the 125th anniversary of its state parks system, state legislators have negotiated parts of the state’s next budget, which was due to be submitted on Monday. Not included in negotiations was Gov. Tony Evers’

Wear A Life Jacket And Stay Sober MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to boat responsibly during the Fourth of July weekend by staying sober and always wearing a life jacket. Operator inexperience, inattention, recklessness and speeding are the four leading causes of watercraft crashes,

The Embrace Them Both Coalition denounces the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in Kaul v. Urmanksi, which finds that Wisconsin’s abortion ban has been impliedly repealed and is now unenforceable. Today’s decision is a failure for women, for preborn children, for Wisconsin. Abortion never heals; it only harms. It never solves;

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of Wisconsin’s bishops, decries the failure of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to protect the most vulnerable in its decision that Wisconsin Statute 940.04, the state’s abortion ban, is unenforceable due to implied repeal. Today, in Kaul v. Urmanski, the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Governor signs four additional bills filling gaps to ensure kids in crisis can get the close-to-home care they need, strengthening support for statewide child advocacy centers, and supporting workplace safety for local police and fire MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on six bills, including two bills to advance the state’s nuclear energy innovation by requiring a study of nucl… Please log