Retired Brig. Gen. Gary Ebben, who concluded his 38-year military career serving as interim adjutant general of Wisconsin while simultaneously serving as Wisconsin’s deputy adjutant general for Air, was inducted into the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s Hall of Fame during a Dec. 1 ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters in Madison,

MADISON, Wis. — In a positive step toward ensuring every Wisconsinite has safe and legal access to abortion care, a Dane County Circuit Court Judge has ruled that a statute on the books from 1849 does not apply to consensual abortions. In response, the following are statements from A Better Wisconsin

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, alongside Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul (R-TX), released the joint statement below following Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo’s call for additional funds for the

Madison, WI – Today, parents, educators, and school board members made their voices heard at the Assembly Committee on Education in support of AB 308, a bill that protects kids from obscene materials in school. Currently in state statute, any adult who distributes obscene material can be found liable and

MADISON, Wis. — Today, in a Senate Finance Hearing examining prescription drug shortages and supply chain issues, Ron Johnson once again argued against government action to lower drug costs for Americans. Thanks to leadership from President Biden and Vice President Harris, insulin costs have been capped at $35 a month for our seniors, and Medicare

WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and 29 of their Senate GOP colleagues, in sending a letter to President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging the Administration to enforce existing sanctions on Iranian steel. In

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

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led the entire Wisconsin congressional delegation in a bipartisan letter to Congressional leadership on the need to pass legislation that would fix an anomaly in the Tax Code that negatively affects the fuel supply in Wisconsin. The issue stems from the closure of the Milwaukee-Green Bay

MADISON, Wis. – With the 2024 election less than a year away, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is delivering on its promise to secure the vote. More than 5,000 Wisconsinites have signed up through the RPW to serve as poll workers for the next cycle. This marks a new modern record

MILWAUKEE – Today, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland is proud to announce a series of significant endorsements from key Milwaukee leaders and organizations as he launches his re-election campaign. These endorsements reflect the widespread support and confidence in Alderman Westmoreland’s leadership and dedication to the betterment of the 5th District. “Whether it

Madison – Representative Jimmy Anderson (D – Fitchburg) introduced nine bills to increase transparency and affordability in Wisconsin’s healthcare system. He released the following statement: “The high cost and extreme complexity of the healthcare system often deter people from seeking the care they need. The nine bills in my Healthcare

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after Governor Evers signed a pair of bills into law that will provide funding for maintenance, rehabilitation, and upkeep of the 22 year old Brewers stadium. “Major League baseball will played right here in Wisconsin until at least

Madison – Yesterday, State Senator Dan Knodl (R – Germantown) and Representative Ty Bodden (R – Hilbert) introduced legislation that would dissolve the Wisconsin Elections Commission and transfer all election responsibilities to the Secretary of State of Wisconsin. Senator Knodl released the following statement:  “It is clear the people of