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

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the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in Kaul v. Urmanksi, which finds that Wisconsin’s abortion ban has been impliedly repealed and is now unenforceable.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;

MADISON–The Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision today invalidating Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement:  “Every Wisconsinite deserves access to high-quality and affordable healthcare. Abortion is a decision to be made by a patient and their doctor, a decision that should not be made by

MADISON, WI – This morning, the liberal majority on the Supreme Court of Wisconsin ruled that Wisconsin Statute 940.04 does not ban abortions in Wisconsin. Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) offered the following statement: “As a father to two beautiful children and an unflinching pro-life advocate, I am deeply disappointed

MADISON- This morning, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down an abortion-banning law from 1849. Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the 147-year-old Wisconsin law has limited access to abortions within the state. In response, Representative Andrew Hysell (D-48) released the following statement: “The Supreme Court of Wisconsin released its

Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), the Democratic Senate Leader, released the following statement on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the 1849 near-total ban on abortion. “This is a hard won and important victory. It preserves access to abortion in Wisconsin and makes clear that the archaic 1849 law to ban

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Supreme court announced their decision in Kaul vs Urmanski. This case challenged an 1849 provision in the Wisconsin constitution that had been interpreted as a criminal abortion ban. Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement in response to the ruling: “Today’s decision is a victory

Both potential governor candidates – who have failed statewide elections already – have a history of being anti-choice MADISON, Wis. —  Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidated the 1849 abortion ban Republicans have been so eager to uphold and enforce. But the fight is not over. Both Tim Michels and Eric Hovde

WISCONSIN — Clean energy advocates from Forward Together Wisconsin, BlueGreen Alliance, Clean Wisconsin, and Elevate today hosted a virtual media conference to discuss the potential impacts of the Reconciliation Bill, the most destructive environmental bill in history. If passed as-is, this legislation will threaten the progress Wisconsin has made building a new clean

BIPARTISAN COLLABORATION EVIDENT IN DETAILS OF BIENNIAL PRIORITIES  July 2, 2025 (MILWAUKEE) – A bipartisan agreement between Governor Tony Evers, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Speaker Robin Vos on the state budget will support several provisions advocated for by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), including increased funding

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