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    • Gov. Tony Evers signs law extending postpartum medicaid coverage to 1 year
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    •  Mar 18, 2026

    Gov. Tony Evers signs law extending postpartum medicaid coverage to 1 year

    Jenny Peek

    Thousands of mothers in Wisconsin will now have access to postpartum Medicaid coverage after Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill extending the program from 60 days to one year.
    Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns 19th Century Abortion Ban
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    •  Jul 2, 2025

    Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns 19th Century Abortion Ban

    Henry Redman

    A narrow majority of justices found that by regulating abortion, legislators had “impliedly repealed” the state’s near-total ban on the procedure. Dissenters called the ruling pure policymaking.

    “Thanks to our lawsuit, today’s decision affirms that access to reproductive healthcare will continue to be available, helping ensure Wisconsin women today are not forced to face firsthand what it’s like to live in a state that bans nearly all abortions, even in cases of rape and incest,” Gov. Tony Evers said in a statement.
    Evers in State of the State address vows to veto any bill that would limit access to abortions
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    •  Jan 23, 2024

    Evers in State of the State address vows to veto any bill that would limit access to abortions

    Scott Bauer

    Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vowed in his State of the State speech Tuesday to veto any bill that would limit access to abortions, even as Republicans move forward with a measure that would let voters weigh in on whether it should be banned after 14 weeks of pregnancy.
    Evers pushes to repeal Wisconsin abortion ban ahead of state Supreme Court election
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    •  Mar 21, 2023

    Evers pushes to repeal Wisconsin abortion ban ahead of state Supreme Court election

    Todd Richmond

    Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and his fellow Democrats worked March 21 to keep the spotlight on abortion ahead of the 2023 state Supreme Court election, resurrecting a bill that would repeal the state’s 1849 ban on the practice.
    Wisconsin governor calls special session with eye on allowing voters to repeal state abortion ban
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    •  Sep 21, 2022

    Wisconsin governor calls special session with eye on allowing voters to repeal state abortion ban

    Veronica Stracqualursi

    Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday called for a special legislative session next month for lawmakers to consider allowing voters to introduce ballot initiatives and referendums – with the ultimate goal of giving voters the decision to repeal the state’s 1849 abortion ban.
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    Spanberger joins governors in Reproductive Freedom Alliance, signs related Va. bills into law
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    Spanberger joins governors in Reproductive Freedom Alliance, signs related Va. bills into law

    Jun 17, 2026 • CHARLOTTE RENE WOODS

    From support for legislation and ballot referendums to helping states stockpile abortion and miscarriage management drug mifepristone, a growing cohort of governors are banding together as the Reproductive Freedom Alliance. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Wednesday that she has joined the coalition.
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    How the States We Govern Have Stepped Up in the Three Years Since Dobbs
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    How the States We Govern Have Stepped Up in the Three Years Since Dobbs

    Jun 24, 2025 • JB Pritzker and Michelle Lujan Grisham

    As “surge states,” we know our role in this moment. The future of reproductive freedom in America will continue to be determined by state leaders who are prepared to do everything in their power to defend it. That means prioritizing reproductive health care in our policy agendas, defending it in our budgets, and building resilient legal and clinical infrastructure that can withstand the threats ahead.
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    Opinion: On the Anniversary of ‘Roe,’ States Emerge as Guardians of Reproductive Freedom
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    Opinion: On the Anniversary of ‘Roe,’ States Emerge as Guardians of Reproductive Freedom

    Jan 22, 2025 • Christina Chang

    On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Reproductive Freedom Alliance’s Executive Director, Christina Chang, reflects on the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom and shares how states are leading the way towards progress in a post-Roe America.
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