The United States Supreme Court has now confirmed that the draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade is genuine. Roe ensures a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion. It also, at its root, protects the fundamental right to privacy. What is clear is that opponents of Roe want to punish women and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Ryan Hetzel to the Washington County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge James G. Pouros’ resignation, effective June 3, 2022. Hetzel will complete a term ending July 31, 2023. “Ryan Hetzel is a

We do not know whether this draft is genuine, or whether it reflects the final decision of the Court. With that critical caveat, I want to be clear on three points about the cases before the Supreme Court. First, my administration argued strongly before the Court in defense of Roe v.

A recently released survey seeks feedback from residents of Lincoln and Marathon Counties on their perceptions and attitudes toward diversity, inclusion and community welcomeness. The Lincoln and Marathon County Diversity, Inclusion and Community Welcomeness Study will accept responses from Lincoln and Marathon County residents until June 3, 2022. The survey

Madison, WI — Last night, Politico released a leaked draft opinion that the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) intends to strike down Roe v. Wade in a majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “This initial draft majority opinion, leaked before a final ruling

Appleton, WI – U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson this morning responded to the leaked decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe vs. Wade: “Reproductive choice and women’s rights are on the ballot this Fall. I will beat Ron Johnson and Democrats will have a real majority in the

It appears the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, instantly making abortion illegal in Wisconsin due to an 1849 law that is still on the books. We refuse to go back to 1849. We will not allow an extremist court, representing the position of a minority

Last night, POLITICO shared a leaked copy of a draft Supreme Court opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, in which the Supreme Court seems poised to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, in conjunction with upholding the Mississippi 15-week abortion ban in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Clinic. While this news does not

MADISON – Today there are over 6,800 Wisconsin children in out-of-home care, with 87% being in a home setting thanks to the dedication and support of foster parents, relatives, and family friends. To raise awareness and acknowledge the collective efforts of those involved with foster care, Governor Evers has proclaimed May as

“The draft Supreme Court opinion released Monday night overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion is an attack on the freedom and the future of all Americans,” NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez said. “For more than 50 years, women in this country have been empowered to

MADISON, WI – Martha Cranley of Madison has been hired to serve as the new State Director of AARP Wisconsin and begins serving in her new position this week, according to AARP’s Central Region Vice President Sam Wilson. “A mission-driven leader, Martha has spent her career focused on removing barriers to

Today the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued an update(link is external) to health care providers statewide regarding the availability of COVID-19 treatments. Oral antiviral medications for the treatment of COVID-19 are now widely available across Wisconsin. Wisconsinites with symptoms of COVID-19 are urged to test as soon as possible and

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI – Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District Republican candidate Derrick Van Orden responded to the leaked Supreme Court draft today, highlighting the political nature of the leak and calling for an investigation into this breach of protocol. Derrick Van Orden released the following statement calling for an investigation

MADISON, Wis. — Last night, a leaked draft opinion of the Republican controlled U.S. Supreme Court showed that our nation’s highest court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade, our constitutional right to abortion. Roe v. Wade is currently the only safeguard standing between Wisconsin and an antiquated criminal abortion ban from

The Republican gubernatorial field in Wisconsin, including Rebecca Kleefisch, Kevin Nicholson and Tim Michels, is celebrating the leaked report that the Supreme Court’s Republican appointees have voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, carrying out the next step in the Republicans’ years-long effort to end the right to abortion. This is a deeply

Green Bay, Wisc . – “I applaud the potential for this decision to save millions of innocent lives. As a Christian, I will always defend our most vulnerable, the unborn. I look forward to the final decision from the Supreme Court. Although I am grateful for this potential step, I am

Menomonie, WI—Overturning Roe v. Wade would be an atrocious attack on our fundamental rights. If this opinion holds, an archaic Wisconsin law effectively banning all abortions will go into effect. Women across our state will lose access to fundamental healthcare. We are in a crisis. I am a mother. Having a family

MADISON – Following a report by the Washington Post that Republicans in the Senate and antiabortion activists across the country are gearing up to make a nationwide abortion ban a reality, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski slammed Democrats in the U.S. Senate for refusing to pass popular and necessary legislation to

At noon on May 2, 2022 over 1,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike at CNHi in Racine, Wisconsin and Burlington, Iowa. Over 600 members of UAW Local 180 work at CNHi in Racine. Around 400 UAW Local 807 workers work at CNHi in Burlington, Iowa. CNHi