Pro-Life Wisconsin: Dane County judge rules 1849 abortion ban applies only to feticide, not consensual medical abortion
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
Wisconsin Right to Life: Dane County judge rules that Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban does not apply to “consensual abortion”
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
DOJ: Attorney General Kaul statement on circuit court decision that 1849 law does not apply to abortions
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
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin: Statement on Dane County Circuit Court decision
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,
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Leads Wisconsin delegation in call to fix tax anomaly affecting Wisconsin fuel supply
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.
WisGOP: Secures election integrity with poll worker signups
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
Westmoreland Campaign: Announces endorsements from prominent Milwaukee leaders and organizations
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
Rep. Anderson: Releases healthcare transparency package
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
Sen. Feyen: Statement on Brewers bill being signed into law
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
Sen. Knodl: Dissolving of the Wisconsin Elections Commission
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
Climate Action Campaign: U.S. Sen. Baldwin receives second annual Climate Change-Maker Award
(MADISON, WI) – Today, the Climate Action Campaign announced that Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI) is a recipient of the second annual “Climate Change-Maker” award, granted to Members of Congress for their leadership on climate and clean energy over the past year, including championing
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Votes present on meaningless GOP resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted present on a House Republican resolution “condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world” (H.Res. 894):
Home Crew Coalition: Celebrates Evers signing ballpark legislation
MILWAUKEE, WI – Gov. Tony Evers signed historic legislation today that will keep baseball in Wisconsin for the next generation. Following the news, Home Crew Coalition Chairman Omar Shaikh released the following statement: “Today’s signature from Gov. Evers keeps baseball in Wisconsin for
U.S. Rep. Steil: Announces staff-led mobile office hours for December
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today announced staff-led mobile office hours for December. The congressman has offices in Janesville, Kenosha, Racine, St. Francis, Beloit, and Elkorn that are ready to welcome people from all over Southeast Wisconsin. Mobile office hours allow
Gov. Evers: Signs bills to keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin through 2050
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bipartisan bills passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature, Assembly Bill 438, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 40, and Assembly Bill 439, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 41, to keep the Milwaukee Brewers and Major
WisDems: Affordable Care Act under threat again
MADISON, Wis. — In a new op-ed published Saturday in the Milwaukee Courier, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin called out Donald Trump’s dangerous push to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act and outlined how Wisconsin Republicans are walking hand-in-hand with
U.S. Sen. Johnson: Announces mobile office hours
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance
Sen. Pfaff: Appointed to State Building Commission
Madison, WI – This week, State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) was appointed to serve on the State Building Commission. The Building Commission oversees capital budget requests for all state facilities, including the Universities of Wisconsin. Senator Pfaff released this statement following
Powering Wisconsin: Project spotlight: Wood County Solar brings opportunity for “perpetual tax relief” to area
Madison, Wis. – Powering Wisconsin, a coalition of renewable energy developers, released a video showcasing Wood County Solar’s impacts on the community. Former Wood County Chair, Doug Machon, is featured in the video and discusses his support for renewable energy
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Monfort, Mayville Safe DrinkingWater Loan Program Projects
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the village of Montfort and the city of Mayville are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve their public drinking water systems. Monfort plans