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Wisconsin Ob-Gyn: ‘It’s such a relief! Abortion is legal in Wisconsin.”
UpNorthNews - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
Wisconsin’s “abortion ban” is no more after the state Supreme Court released a decision Wednesday protecting reproductive freedom. In a 4-3 split reflecting progressive control, the Wisconsin Supreme Court threw out an 1849 statute and affirmed...
Wisconsin's high court strikes down 1849 abortion ban
The Daily News - Michigan
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Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul delivers remarks after a hearing in May 2023 before Dane County Wis. judge Diane Schlipper that challenged a feticide law that dated back to 1849. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP, file) MADISON, Wis....
Wisconsin lawmakers push to pass state budget before Trump signs federal spending package
Fox11 News - Wisconsin
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MADISON (WLUK) -- Wisconsin lawmakers are rushing to pass the next state budget and get it signed into law before federal law changes take effect, potentially costing Wisconsin hospitals $1.5 billion. The Wisconsin State Senate met Wednesday to...
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban
Fox11 News - Wisconsin
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MADISON (WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court has answered a three-year question on whether a 176-year-old abortion ban is enforceable. The liberal majority court struck down the state's abortion ban Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by...
Wisconsin launches Operation Dry Water to ensure safe and sober Fourth of July boating
Fox11 News - Wisconsin
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GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Wisconsin officials hope their safety message for the Fourth of July weekend makes waves throughout the state's waterways. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources joined law enforcement agencies nationwide for Operation...
Milwaukee fatal shooting; family says man killed by son, police investigate
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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A man was fatally shot around 2:40 p.m. near 11th and Atkinson in Milwaukee on Wednesday, and his family said his son was the gunman. MILWAUKEE - A family is searching for answers after a fatal shooting in Milwaukee on Wednesday, July 2. What we...
Wisconsin Senate passes state budget
WBAY - Wisconsin
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July 3, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate passed a compromise state budget on a bipartisan vote Wednesday in a race to approve a deal reached between Gov. Tony Evers and majority Republicans. Lawmakers were rushing to pass the plan and get it...
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down 1849 pro-life law
CatholicVote - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled July 2 that an 1849 state law that almost entirely protected unborn life was not triggered by the US Supreme Court’s 2022 landmark ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson that returned abortion regulation to the state level....
Wisconsin Court Overrules Historic Pro-Life Law After Left-Wing Takeover
TFPP Wire
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July 3, 2025
A 176-year-old abortion law in Wisconsin was overturned Wednesday by a 4-3 ruling from the state’s Supreme Court, where a newly elected liberal majority cast the deciding votes. The decision marks a major political shift with implications far...
Wisconsin needs transparency in voucher school funding, not decoupling | Opinion
Green Bay Press Gazette - Wisconsin
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Submitted by the district leadership of Ashwaubenon, De Pere, Denmark, Green Bay, Howard-Suamico, Luxemburg-Casco, Pulaski, and West De Pere School Districts Wisconsin public school districts argue against decoupling voucher school funding from...
Public invited to attend visitation for Milwaukee officer killed in line-of-duty shooting
Fox11 News - Wisconsin
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MILWAUKEE (WLUK) -- Funeral arrangements have been set for the Milwaukee police officer who died in a shooting last week. According to the Milwaukee Police Association, a public visitation will be held for Kendall Corder on Friday, July 11 from 11...
CBS 58 Hometown Athlete: Milwaukee Barbarians spread the good word of rugby
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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July 3, 2025
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Rugby gives every player a chance. "Rugby's really unique in that there's a spot on the field for anybody," Tom Fossell says. "It's like, that's what we kind of say. For the big guys, there are specific positions, right? Like...
EXCLUSIVE: Milwaukee police chief speaks about Officer Corder's death
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said that the pain is still very raw for the men and women in his department following Officer Kendall Corder's in the line of duty death. In an exclusive interview with TMJ4's Susan Kim, Chief...
'This Changed My Life!': Community rallies to help Milwaukee mother recovering from devastating crash
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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July 3, 2025
MILWAUKEE — After sharing the story of a Milwaukee mother struggling to recover from a serious accident, viewers donated nearly $5,000 and essential medical equipment to help her healing journey. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Milwaukee mother left immobile...
Wisconsin's Abortion Ban That Pre-Dated the Civil War Was Just Struck Down by Its Leftist Supreme Court
Red State
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July 2, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. We tried to warn you, Wisconsin, but you just couldn't help yourselves from electing a "progressive" judge with a radical agenda to...
Review: Wisconsin winners, losers, and liars–the big beautiful budget mess and chaos in Congress
UpNorthNews - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
President Trump’s megabill will affect Wisconsin primarily through Medicaid and healthcare cuts. [Editor’s Note: Subscribe to our weekend political newsletter, “Sunday Mornings with Pat Kreitlow” — and catch our daily radio show, “Mornings with...
Wisconsin abortion provider explains what’s next for practices after State Supreme Court ruling
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- For several years, while Wisconsin's abortion law was in flux, providers stopped offering services and at least two of them moved their practices out of state. After the State Supreme Court’s ruling, we talked with one of...
Northwoods lawmakers react to Wisconsin striking 1849 abortion ban
Northern News Now - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
ASHLAND, Wis. (Northern News Now) -The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban and Northland lawmakers are reacting to the decision. Wednesday, the court ruled 4-3 that it was superseded by newer state laws...
Peckham: Stand up for our immigrant neighbors
Daily News-Record - Virginia
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July 2, 2025
I have been biking with my daughter, granddaughters, and son-in-law up the southwest coast of Sweden. I want to explore the differences between Sweden and the United States. Still, this moment calls for a different focus: the continued persecution...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 'Archaic' 1849 Abortion Ban
Common Dreams
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July 2, 2025
Rights advocates celebrated Wednesday after the Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's abortion ban from 1849, but campaigners also emphasized that threats to specific healthcare providers and reproductive freedom in...