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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Court of Appeals Judges Chris Taylor speaks during the Wisconsin Supreme Court debate hosted by WISN 12 News on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at WISN-TV in Milwaukee. (Jovanny Hernandez/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP, Pool)

Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election, defeating conservative Maria Lazar

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor, a liberal, has been elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating conservative judge Maria Lazar.

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Abortion Texas abortion pill legislation faces legal challenge By FREDA ROSS Texas News Service – 9/11/25

Texas could soon have another law on the books aimed at strengthening its strict abortion ban. House Bill 7, passed by the Legislature, gives private citizens the right to sue anyone who distributes, ...

Abortion GOP-authored Michigan bill would legalize discriminating against women who receive abortions By Richard Eberwein – 8/27/25

Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) has introduced legislation that would legalize workplace discrimination against women who have received abortion care.

Abortion Author of Texas abortion ban accused of paying for multiple abortions during alleged 17-year affair By Richard Eberwein – 7/28/25

Prominent Texas state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) has been accused of having a 17-year affair with an exotic dancer, who says the anti-reproductive rights lawmaker paid for multiple abortions for “his own personal gain.”

Abortion Minnesota Republican Scott Jensen announces second gubernatorial bid By Richard Eberwein – 7/18/25

Controversial Minnesota Republican Scott Jensen has announced his second bid for governor after losing to incumbent Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) in 2022.

Abortion Appellate court upholds medication abortion ban in West Virginia By Richard Eberwein – 7/16/25

West Virginia’s near-total abortion ban, which includes medication abortion drugs like mifepristone, was upheld by a federal appeals court on Tuesday.

Abortion How Wisconsin leaders are reacting to the state Supreme Court striking down 176-year-old abortion ban By Austin Linfante – 7/03/25

On Wednesday morning, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a 4-3 partisan vote, legalizing abortion the state.

Abortion Illinois abortion services continue to skyrocket, straining provider resources By JUDITH RUIZ-BRANCH Illinois News Connection – 6/30/25

Illinois serves as a crucial access point for abortion services and sees the most out-of-state patients in the country. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, Planned Parenthood of Illinois ...

Abortion Florida abortion law nearly killed Republican lawmaker, proving abortion bans can impact women with ectopic pregnancies By Austin Linfante and Richard Eberwein – 6/25/25

U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) nearly died after doctors feared prosecution over ending her ectopic pregnancy because of her state's abortion laws, mirroring the experiences of millions of Midwesterners living in states with similar laws.

Abortion OPINION: How advocates are fighting in the shifting landscape of reproductive rights, three years after Dobbs By Maggie O'Keefe – 6/24/25

Maggie O'Keefe writes, "Three years post-Dobbs, the fight for reproductive freedom hasn’t diminished. It’s only just begun."

Abortion Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill mandating anti-abortion learning materials in schools By Richard Eberwein – 6/09/25

Last Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed Senate File 175, a Republican-written piece of legislation that mandates schools to teach about the “humanity of the unborn child” to grades 5-12.

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