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Elise Shrock, an Indiana political strategist and member of the National Women’s Defense League advisory council, speaks during a virtual news conference on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Screenshot)

Report: 160-plus state officials accused of sexual harassment, including in Indiana

At least 162 state officials nationwide have been publicly accused of sexual harassment across more than 424 distinct incidents over the last 12 years — including in the Hoosier State, according to ...

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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.

Crime South Dakota eyes possible reforms involving sexual assault kits By MIKE MOEN Greater Dakota News Service – 6/30/25

When South Dakota’s new budget kicks in this week, there will be money to address potential funding shortfalls for rape kits. At the same time, a key lawmaker says he’s looking at other ...

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."

Health care NEW AUDIO: Michigan Republican says he doesn’t support women’s autonomy over their own bodies By Richard Eberwein – 6/23/25

During an office hours event last Friday, Michigan state Rep. Karl Bohnak (R-Deerton) indicated that he does not support women making their own health care decisions, according to new audio.

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.

Illinois Study: Past protective labor laws for women benefited men By JUDITH RUIZ-BRANCH Illinois News Connection – 6/02/25

A new Northwestern University study examining the history of labor laws for women says men ultimately benefited from laws meant to protect women in the workplace. The study looks at protective labor ...

Abortion Missouri Supreme Court ruling temporarily revives state’s near-total abortion ban By Richard Eberwein – 5/29/25

On Tuesday, the Missouri Supreme Court overturned lower court rulings that blocked the state’s total abortion ban, effectively putting the ban back in place and halting abortion procedures throughout the state.

Health care Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoes bill to expand breast cancer exam options By Richard Eberwein – 5/08/25

On Tuesday, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) vetoed House Bill 1389, legislation that would clarify which breast cancer examinations health insurance providers must pay for and expand mammography access in the state.

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