Democrats Offer Abortion Referendum. Again
Asks voters if 1849 ban should be repealed. But referendum must wait for April 2024.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Baylor SpearsMore Than 1,000 at State Capitol Abortion Rally
March on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade draws attention to state Supreme Court race.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers, AG Kaul File New Brief in Direct Challenge to Wisconsin’s 1800s-era Criminal Abortion Ban
Lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest
Jan 17th, 2023 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers, Democrats Call for Advisory Referendum on Wisconsin’s Criminal Abortion Ban on April 2023 Ballot
Ballot initiative would ask voters whether Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban should be repealed to restore the rights afforded to Wisconsinites under Roe v. Wade
Jan 17th, 2023 by Gov. Tony EversWisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ruling Will Still Be Hot Issue in 2023
Since Roe-vs-Wade ruling, an average of nearly 300 Wisconsin abortion-seekers traveled to Illinois each month.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioBaldwin Proposes Federal Travel Funding For Abortion Seekers
But abortion rights advocates say bill unlikely to get through Congress.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Immediately Adjourn Evers’ Special Session On Abortion Referendum
Proposal would have allowed a referendum to overturn 1849 abortion ban.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?
Attorney General Josh Kaul pursuing lawsuit to block law's enforcement.
Oct 2nd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Michels Flip-Flops on Abortion
Republican candidate for governor changed his position on exceptions to state abortion ban.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Suggests Direct Referendum on Abortion Ban Exceptions
Sen. Johnson suggests abortion ban exceptions for rape or incest be decided by referendum.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson’s Support For Federal Abortion Ban
Sep 14th, 2022 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Senators Baldwin, Warren, and Hirono Urge the Biden Administration to Take Concrete Actions to Expand Access to Medication Abortion
“As states escalate bans and restrictions on abortion, there is more urgency than ever to take immediate steps to expand access to medication abortion”
Aug 4th, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinCan Abortion Pills Be Mailed Legally in Wisconsin?
It's legal to receive them in the mail, but a physician could be charged for mailing them.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Planned Parenthood Docs Traveling to Illinois to Provide Care
Earlier this year, physicians sought licenses in Illinois in case Roe was overturned.
Jul 17th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioAnti-Abortion Groups Want To Tighten 1849 Ban
Seek to end 19th century law’s exception to protect life of a mother.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioKaul, Evers Sue to Challenge 1849 Abortion Ban
Suit says 1849 law superseded by later laws, names GOP legislative leaders as defendants.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Graham KilmerGov. Evers, AG Kaul Announce Direct Legal Challenge to Wisconsin’ s 1800s-era Criminal Abortion Ban
In wake of U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest
Jun 28th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversOut-Of-State Abortion Providers Will Help Wisconsin Patients
Clinics in Illinois, Minnesota get ready for huge influx of patients from other states.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioClinician Says Abortion Ruling Hurts Patients in Poverty
A Milwaukee clinician said her patients are "already at a disadvantage."
Jun 27th, 2022 by Erik GunnEvers Offers Clemency For Doctors Prosecuted for Providing Abortions
Governor made commitment during keynote speech of the state Democratic Party Convention.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioQuestions Linger Over Post-Roe Landscape in Wisconsin
Is the state's abortion ban from 1849 enforceable? Is abortion the first right, thought protected, to be repealed?
Jun 26th, 2022 by Sophie BolichAbortion Rights Protest Calls for Supporters to Organize
Activists call on abortion rights supporters to organize political opposition to abortion bans, abortion opponents.
Jun 24th, 2022 by Graham KilmerDA Chisholm Won’t Prosecute Abortion Cases
District Attorney John Chisholm signs joint statement committing not to prosecute "those who seek, provide, or support abortions."
Jun 24th, 2022 by Graham KilmerRep. Bowen Statement on SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
Decision in Dobbs Goes Against the Will of the People and Will Hurt Marginalized Communities Most
Jun 24th, 2022 by State Rep. David Bowen