Pro-choice activists hold "Bigger Than Roe" rally at State Capitol
MADISON, Wis. - Hundreds rallied for abortion rights at the Wisconsin State Capitol on what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade Sunday.…
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Pro-life group optimistic after FBI offers $25K reward for info in arson investigation
MADISON, Wis. – Eight months after someone threw two Molotov cocktails into Wisconsin Family Action’s office in Madison, the group’s president is feeling optimistic a cash incentive from…
Wisconsin Democrats try to get abortion on the April ballot
Democrats Tuesday pushed to get the issue of abortion on the ballot for the upcoming April election through an advisory referendum that is almost certain to be blocked by Republicans in the state Legislature.
Group holds banner-making event ahead of reproductive rights rally
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Abortion and Reproductive Rights Coalition for Healthcare hosted a banner-making event Saturday at the Memorial Union ahead of a reproductive rights demonstration…
Madison doctor opens medical abortion clinic in Rockford
Two caregivers on opposite sides of the Wisconsin-Illinois border have come out of retirement and come together to provide abortion access to those in need of treatment where it’s still legal.
FDA rule change to expand abortion pill availability doesn't extend to Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week made abortion pills available to more pharmacies and for mail order, but the new…
FDA finalizes rule expanding availability of abortion pills. Here's what to know.
The rule change broadens availability of abortion pills to many more pharmacies, including large chains and mail-order companies.
Abortion ban changes split Wisconsin GOP under veto threat
Wisconsin Republicans who control the Legislature are divided over whether to push for rape and incest abortion exceptions in the face of their Democratic governor's pledge to veto any bill that keeps the state’s 173-year-old ban in place. Gov. Tony Evers and Democrats are suing to overturn the state abortion ban. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told The Associated Press on Thursday that he will push for passage of a bill granting clear exceptions to protect the life and health of the mother and in cases of rape and incest. But Senate Republican Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says he won't bring forward such a bill because it's a tough vote for Republicans to take.
Baldwin, Murray introduce bill to cover travel costs for abortion seekers
WASHINGTON -- Democratic senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Patty Murray of Washington have introduced a bill designed to help cover costs for people who have to travel long distances to receive reproductive healthcare, including abortions. The Reproductive Health Travel…
Non-binding referenda on marijuana legalization, abortion rights pass with ease in Dane County
MADISON, Wis. – Three non-binding referendum questions on marijuana legalization, marijuana record expungement and repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban passed by wide margins…
'The people have spoken': Wisconsin abortion advocates tout midterm turnout, Democratic victories
MADISON, Wis. -- Abortion rights advocates who worked to rally support for Democratic candidates after the fall of the Roe vs. Wade decision said Wednesday that victories by…
Dane County ballot abortion question an example of 'misleading' advisory referendums, UW law expert says
MADISON, Wis. -- One of the big topics on the ballot in this year’s election is abortion, not just in candidates' platforms, but in a referendum question in Dane…
Abortion rights advocates rally at Capitol, march to state GOP headquarters
MADISON, Wis. -- Pro-choice advocates rallied at the Wisconsin State Capitol Thursday to call attention to abortion rights with less than two weeks before the…
Sarah Godlewski: Republicans calling for voters to decide abortion trying ‘to fool you’
LA CROSSE (WKBT)- Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski says when it comes to an statewide referendum on abortion, Republican candidates have been dishonest. Godlewski on Tuesday joined Wisconsin Third Congressional District candidate Brad Pfaff at UW-La Crosse for a roundtable on reproductive rights. The Eau Claire native said any Wisconsin politician who says a decision on abortion should be left…
Wisconsin Republican Michels walks back abortion pledge
Tim Michels suggested Tuesday that he would not enforce the swing state's near-total ban on abortions, saying “I will never arrest a doctor.”
Barnes' 'Ron Against Roe' tour takes aim at Johnson on abortion
MADISON, Wis. -- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes stopped in Madison Tuesday as part of a tour taking aim at incumbent Sen. Ron Johnson's…
Wisconsin legislature ends another special session in seconds without debate
Wisconsin Democrats up for election in five weeks are putting abortion in the spotlight, with the Republican-controlled Legislature taking less than a minute to reject Gov. Tony Evers' call to create a way for voters to get a chance to repeal the state’s 1849 abortion ban. Evers and other Democrats on the ballot Nov. 8 are trying to turn the election into a referendum on abortion. But Evers’ opponent Tim Michels, Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and other Republicans are focusing instead on crime and public safety in arguing that Democrats have failed to keep the state safe.
State Democrats call on Republicans to approve change to Constitution making it easier for voters to introduce referenda
Democrats hope move will put repeal of state's abortion ban directly in front of voters
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic lawmakers called on their Republican colleagues to support amending Wisconsin's constitution to allow the…
PHMDC to expand sexual & reproductive health services
MADISON, Wis. -- Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade in June, demand has only gone up for reproductive and sexual health services. It's something felt across the…
Michels says he would sign abortion ban with rape, incest exceptions
MADISON, Wis. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels indicated he would be open to allowing for exceptions to the state's abortion ban in the cases…
Gov. Evers calls special session to amend constitution to allow public vote on abortion law
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers has called for a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature to take up a constitutional…
'We're trying to start this movement': MARRCH marches for right to choose
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Abortion and Reproductive Rights Coalition for Health, or MARRCH, took the streets on Sunday, marching from UW’s Library Hall to the Capitol, seeking bodily autonomy in Wisconsin and beyond. At the Capitol, people took the…
What to know about the costs of traveling for abortion care in the US
For many who must travel to get an abortion, the financial burden of the trip can be overwhelming.
Abortion Action Fair informs and advocates in Madison
MADISON, Wis. -- At the Abortion Action Fair Sunday, the Socialist Feminist Collective of Madison brought together many groups to provide information and resources about abortions in Wisconsin. According to…
