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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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A month after Missouri voters enshrined abortion rights into state law, Republican lawmakers have introduced several bills to restrict the procedure again.

Abortion Wisconsin Supreme Court hears case on 1849 abortion law By JUDITH RUIZ-BRANCH Wisconsin News Connection – 11/12/24

It is now up to Wisconsin Supreme Court justices to decide the fate of an abortion law from the mid-1800s. A circuit court determined last year an 1849 law does not apply to “medically ...

Abortion OPINION: The consequences of a Trump win are ominous. That should be the biggest news story. By Jennifer Schulze – 11/01/24

Jennifer Schulze writes, "Even though so many of our mainstream media outlets are obsessed with the odds, that’s not really the story, is it? It’s the stakes and they are ominous."

Abortion Michigan GOP legislative candidate boasts long anti-abortion record, including wanting to criminalize nearly all abortions By Richard Eberwein – 10/31/24

Republican Michigan state legislature candidate Dale Biniecki has a history of supporting anti-abortion groups and policies, even as he attempts to distance himself from the issue.

Abortion Dr. Kristin Lyerly talks Wisconsin’s 8th District, affordable health care with WCPT’s Joan Esposito By Andy Miles and Joan Esposito – 10/31/24

On Tuesday, WCPT’s Joan Esposito spoke to Dr. Kristin Lyerly, an OB/GYN physician and candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, which covers northeastern Wisconsin, including Green Bay and Appleton.

Abortion Eric Hovde endorsed by ‘unapologetically’ anti-abortion group By Richard Eberwein – 10/31/24

Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde received an endorsement Saturday by a staunch anti-abortion organization, calling into question his supposed support for exceptions.

Abortion Longtime Minnesota Republican downplays abortion in congressional debate despite harsh record By Richard Eberwein – 10/30/24

Republican congressional candidate Tad Jude downplayed his harsh abortion record in a recent debate for Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District race.

Abortion Deb Fischer flip-flops on rape and incest abortion exceptions By Caleb Brennan – 10/28/24

While Fischer has consistently supported an exception concerning a mother’s life, she has not always called for such legal framework for rape and incest.

Abortion Ohio GOP congressional candidate Kevin Coughlin calls abortion ‘yesterday’s news’ By Zach Shaw – 10/25/24

In audio obtained by Heartland Signal, the Republican candidate for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District Kevin Coughlin dismissed reproductive rights as “yesterday’s news.”

Abortion 3 Minnesota GOP representatives who tried to undermine abortion rights in their first terms By Richard Eberwein – 10/24/24

Three freshman GOP lawmakers in the Minnesota House of Representatives attempted to prevent abortion access and spread misinformation about reproductive rights in their first terms.

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