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[Madison, WI] — Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) issued the following statement concerning today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court reversing Roe v. Wade. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all people are created equal, and that they
MADISON, Wis. – Faced with the news that the Supreme Court will overturn 50 years of guaranteed abortion protection in the United States, Republicans running for governor doubled down on their anti-abortion views and their desire to make abortion illegal for Wisconsinites.
[Fox Crossing] – Andrew Thomsen, candidate for Wisconsin Senate District 19, released the following statement in response to the recent United States Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade: “The day we have waited for has finally arrived. After
Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake releases the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling: “DHS will work with our partners across the state to help Wisconsinites understand the implications of
Milwaukee — Alex Lasry released the following statement today following the Supreme Court Opinion to Overturn Roe V. Wade: “Today’s news of the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade is a direct assault on women’s rights. Sadly, today will be remembered
MADISON, WI – Today, the United States Supreme Court released its formal opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson. – Overruling both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding the decision: “Today the
“This is a terrifying day, because the Supreme Court has turned its back on precedent to roll back individual rights and liberties. Today’s ruling is not only the end of the federal right for women to have control over their
MADISON – Today, the United States Supreme Court released its formal opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson. Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the decision: “Let’s call this what it is: a brazen, political act that rolls back essential
FROM ADAM FISCHER, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR OF WISCONSIN Today, the United States Supreme Court overruled the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision, which had established a constitutional right to an abortion. As a result of this decision, the Supreme Court
MADISON— Today, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin’s executive director, Debra Cronmiller, issued the following statement in response to the SCOTUS Dobbs v. JWHO decision. “This is a difficult time for people across Wisconsin who now find themselves unsure of
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: “For nearly half a century, women have been able to make personal decisions about their reproductive health, their lives, and their futures without
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and FairShare CSA Coalition, invites Wisconsin farmers to attend multiple field days in the 2022 growing season.
MADISON, Wis.— Today the United States Supreme Court released its official opinion, overturning Roe v. Wade, triggering Wisconsin’s 172-year-old criminal abortion ban. Last month, when given the opportunity to protect the right to abortion, Senator Ron Johnson voted to block
(Madison, WI) Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) released the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in the case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. “This decision fixes a nearly 50 year wrong. The Supreme Court’s ruling in this case acknowledges
MADISON – State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, ending the constitutional right
Wisconsin Right to Life celebrates the historic decision from the United States Supreme Court in Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturns the precedents set in Roe V. Wade and Planned Parenthood V. Casey. This is a monumental step toward the protection of
Madison, WI – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) released a decision overruling the landmark decisions Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in a majority opinion written by Justice Alito. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This is a
“Today’s Supreme Court decision is devastating. The notion that government should dictate personal healthcare decisions of women should shock and terrify all of us. And make no mistake; today’s decision will cost women their lives. Wisconsin must act swiftly to
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement: “Today’s decision is a victory for unborn babies across America. Countless lives will be saved because
Milwaukee – U.S. Senate Candidate, musician, and national political reformer Steven Olikara has been endorsed by South Asians for American (SAFA). Steven’s run for senate is historic as it provides Wisconsin voters the first ever opportunity to elect a South-Asian or Indian American candidate to
[Madison, WI] — Senator Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) issued the following statement concerning today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court reversing Roe v. Wade. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all people are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, and
MADISON, Wis. – Faced with the news that the Supreme Court will overturn 50 years of guaranteed abortion protection in the United States, Republicans running for governor doubled down on their anti-abortion views and their desire to make abortion illegal for Wisconsinites. Republicans in Wisconsin, who also rejected Governor Evers Special Session
[Fox Crossing] – Andrew Thomsen, candidate for Wisconsin Senate District 19, released the following statement in response to the recent United States Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade: “The day we have waited for has finally arrived. After over 50 years, the Supreme Court has overruled Roe v.
Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake releases the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling: “DHS will work with our partners across the state to help Wisconsinites understand the implications of this decision. If you have questions about accessing abortion services,
Milwaukee — Alex Lasry released the following statement today following the Supreme Court Opinion to Overturn Roe V. Wade: “Today’s news of the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade is a direct assault on women’s rights. Sadly, today will be remembered as one of the darkest days in the history of
MADISON, WI – Today, the United States Supreme Court released its formal opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson. – Overruling both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) released the following statement regarding the decision: “Today the Supreme Court of the United States overturned a fifty-year-old precedent
“This is a terrifying day, because the Supreme Court has turned its back on precedent to roll back individual rights and liberties. Today’s ruling is not only the end of the federal right for women to have control over their bodies, but also demonstrates the Court is very likely to
MADISON – Today, the United States Supreme Court released its formal opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson. Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement regarding the decision: “Let’s call this what it is: a brazen, political act that rolls back essential human rights. By striking down a precedent of nearly 50
FROM ADAM FISCHER, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR OF WISCONSIN Today, the United States Supreme Court overruled the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision, which had established a constitutional right to an abortion. As a result of this decision, the Supreme Court ruled that an abortion is not in fact, a constitutional
MADISON— Today, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin’s executive director, Debra Cronmiller, issued the following statement in response to the SCOTUS Dobbs v. JWHO decision. “This is a difficult time for people across Wisconsin who now find themselves unsure of what control they will have over their own bodies. “A
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Ron Kind released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: “For nearly half a century, women have been able to make personal decisions about their reproductive health, their lives, and their futures without interference from the government. Removing this fundamental right will have
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and FairShare CSA Coalition, invites Wisconsin farmers to attend multiple field days in the 2022 growing season. These field days will provide information on a variety of
MADISON, Wis.— Today the United States Supreme Court released its official opinion, overturning Roe v. Wade, triggering Wisconsin’s 172-year-old criminal abortion ban. Last month, when given the opportunity to protect the right to abortion, Senator Ron Johnson voted to block the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) from moving forward in
(Madison, WI) Rep. Michael Schraa (R-Oshkosh) released the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in the case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. “This decision fixes a nearly 50 year wrong. The Supreme Court’s ruling in this case acknowledges that they do not have the authority to legislate from
MADISON – State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, ending the constitutional right to an abortion: “Today, millions of women and families in
Wisconsin Right to Life celebrates the historic decision from the United States Supreme Court in Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturns the precedents set in Roe V. Wade and Planned Parenthood V. Casey. This is a monumental step toward the protection of all human life, including the most valuable among us, preborn
Madison, WI – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) released a decision overruling the landmark decisions Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in a majority opinion written by Justice Alito. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This is a horrible day for our country. For decades, Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood
“Today’s Supreme Court decision is devastating. The notion that government should dictate personal healthcare decisions of women should shock and terrify all of us. And make no mistake; today’s decision will cost women their lives. Wisconsin must act swiftly to repeal the archaic 173-year-old statue that makes abortion illegal in our
[Waukesha, Wis.] — In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, candidate for governor Rebecca Kleefisch released the following statement: “Today’s decision is a victory for unborn babies across America. Countless lives will be saved because of the wisdom of the current Supreme Court. “Abortion harms
Milwaukee – U.S. Senate Candidate, musician, and national political reformer Steven Olikara has been endorsed by South Asians for American (SAFA). Steven’s run for senate is historic as it provides Wisconsin voters the first ever opportunity to elect a South-Asian or Indian American candidate to the U.S. Senate. “I’m deeply honored to receive the endorsement