7/11/24 – PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN VICTORY FUND PAC ANNOUNCES 2024 CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS
Candidate endorsements by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund political action committee (PAC) are now available to be viewed on the Pro-Life Wisconsin website. The Victory Fund PAC has endorsed a total of twenty-six candidates for federal/state/local office in the upcoming fall primary and general elections. Included on the endorsement page is a message on what it means to be “100% pro-life.” Read more here.
6/27/24 – PRO-LIFE Groups RESPOND TO LEAK OF WI SUPREME COURT’s DECISION TO HEAR PLANNED PARENTHOOD’S LAWSUITS
Yesterday, news broke that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has reached a decision to hear an original action brought forward by Planned Parenthood to “find” a right to abortion in the Wisconsin state constitution. Read more here.
6/27/24 – PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN REACTS TO U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION ON EMTALA ABORTION CASE
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated a lower court order allowing Idaho hospitals to perform emergency abortions in situations where the mother’s health is threatened. In a 6-3 decision, the Court stated their acceptance of the case Moyle v. United States was “improvidently granted,” refraining from ruling on the merits of the case and sending it back to the lower courts for further review. Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, and Clarence Thomas dissented. Read more here.
5/23/24 – PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN VICTORY FUND PAC ENDORSES ANDRÉ JACQUE FOR U.S. CONGRESS
Today the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its endorsement of Wisconsin State Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere) for United States House of Representatives District 8 in northeastern Wisconsin. Read more here.
4/25/24 – Pro-Life Groups Oppose New Effort from Planned Parenthood to Make Abortion a "Constitutional Right" in Wisconsin
Today, Wisconsin Right to Life, Wisconsin Family Action, and Pro-Life Wisconsin joined together to block Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin’s pursuit to find a right to abortion in the Wisconsin Constitution. They are being represented by The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Thomas More Society. Read more here.
3/13/24 – PRO-LIFE GROUPS INTERVENE TO PREVENT ABORTION FROM BECOMING A "CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT" IN WISCONSIN
Today, Wisconsin Right to Life, Wisconsin Family Action, and Pro-Life Wisconsin filed together to block Attorney General Josh Kaul’s pursuit to find a right to abortion in the Wisconsin Constitution. The Pro-Life organizations are petitioning the Wisconsin Supreme Court to accept them as intervenors and are being represented by The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Thomas More Society. Read more here.
1/25/24 – The Heal Without Harm Coalition Condemns Assembly Passage of Assembly Bill 975
The Heal Without Harm (HWH) Coalition condemns the passage of AB 975 to introduce an abortion referendum during a time when the current state statute continues to proceed through the court system. The HWH Coalition will continue to defend Wisconsin State Statute 940.04, a law that protects life from conception and which saved over 1,500 lives since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. We ask the legislature to address s.940.04 following the court challenges. Read more here.
1/19/24 – THE HEAL WITHOUT HARM COALITION RESPONDS TO ASSEMBLY BILL 975
Today, Assembly Bill 975 was released, relating to: prohibiting abortion if the probable postfertilization age of an unborn child is 14 or more weeks and requiring a referendum.
The Heal Without Harm (HWH) Coalition opposes the introduction of an abortion referendum during a time when the current state statute continues to proceed through the court system. Read more here.
1/16/24 – PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN ANNOUNCES NEW BABY BOX FUND
Pro-Life Wisconsin is pleased to announce the creation of a new fund to help save lives in Wisconsin. The Baby Box Fund is now available when you donate to Pro-Life Wisconsin ETF online, by phone, and by mail. Read more here.
12/21/23 – Heal Without Harm Coalition Statement on Speaker Vos’s Plan to Include Abortion Referendum on Future Ballot
For over 400 days, we were successful in saving lives in Wisconsin. Now, abortion has returned. We need to work harder than ever to change the culture in Wisconsin so that all come to understand the humanity of preborn children and the needs of pregnant and parenting women. For the response to Speaker Vos’s comments on a possible abortion referendum in Wisconsin, read more here.
12/06/23 – GOVERNOR EVERS SIGNS SAFE HAVEN “BABY BOX” BILL
Today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill (SB) 369 into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 79. Act 79 permits the installation of newborn infant safety devices under Wisconsin’s safe haven law. Authored by Sen. Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Rep. Ellen Schutt (R-Clinton), SB 369 passed the Wisconsin Assembly on November 15, 2023, and the Wisconsin Senate on October 17, 2023. Read more here.
12/05/23 – DANE COUNTY JUDGE RULES 1849 ABORTION BAN APPLIES ONLY TO FETICIDE, NOT CONSENSUAL MEDICAL ABORTION
Today, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper ruled that the whole of Wisconsin Statute 940.04 applies to feticide, the intentional killing of a preborn child without maternal consent, and not to consensual medical abortion. Judge Schlipper did not issue an injunction blocking the statute’s enforcement, as the three district attorneys who are defendants in the case agreed to respect her ruling. Read more here.
11/07/23 – Wisconsin Senate Extends State Tax Exemption to Preborn Children, Passes Constitutional Amendment Prohibiting Church Closures
Today, the Wisconsin Senate passed the final bill in a legislative package, entitled Embrace Them Both, that protects and supports pregnant mothers and their preborn children. Senate Bill (SB) 344 increases the current state income tax exemption for dependents from $700 to $1,000 and extends the coverage to preborn children whose fetal heartbeat has been detected. The Wisconsin Senate also passed Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 54, guaranteeing the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency. Read more here.
10/17/23 – Wisconsin Senate Passes Embrace Them Both Bills
Today, the Wisconsin Senate passed legislation, entitled Embrace Them Both, that protects and supports pregnant mothers and their preborn children. Senate Bills 343, 345, and 346, together, clarify and strengthen Wisconsin abortion laws and provide the necessary resources for both moms and babies to survive and thrive in a post-Roe Wisconsin. The Embrace Them Both bills now move to the Wisconsin Assembly for public hearings and floor passage before advancing to the Governor’s desk. Read more here.
9/16/23 – PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN CALLS ON MILWAUKEE AND DANE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS TO ENFORCE STATE ABORTION BAN
On Monday, September 18, 2023, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumed the provision of “abortion services” at its facilities in Madison and Milwaukee, even though a state law banning abortion is currently in effect. The district attorneys of Milwaukee and Dane counties, John Chisholm and Ismael Ozanne, respectively, are not enforcing Wisconsin Statute 940.04. PLW State Director Dan Miller encourages Wisconsinites to contact these DAs and demand they enforce Wisconsin’s current abortion ban. Read more here.
9/14/23 – PLANNED PARENTHOOD FLOUTS STATE LAW, ANNOUNCES IT WILL RESUME ABORTION SERVICES MONDAY
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced that it will resume the provision of “abortion services” at its facilities in Madison and Milwaukee beginning Monday, September 18, 2023. Pro-Life Wisconsin (PLW) says Planned Parenthood is flouting state law, and PLW will fight for the enforcement of our current abortion ban, s.940.04. PLW State Director Dan Miller encourages Wisconsinites of good will to pray and take to the sidewalks to continue saving lives. Read more here.
7/13/23 – Pro-Life Wisconsin Opposes FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Hormonal Birth Control
Just as hormonal birth control deceives a woman’s body by disrupting her natural hormonal cycle and filling her with synthetic hormones, the FDA is deceiving women across the United States into thinking this dangerous drug is safe and effective. We are fortunate to live in a time when we know more about the complexities of women's reproductive health than ever before. Hormonal birth control is lazy medicine; it is not healthcare. It does not fix something that’s broken, rather it breaks something that is vital to women’s health and prosperity. Read more here.
6/12/23 – PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN BEGINS BILLBOARDS ON THE BORDERS CAMPAIGN TO SAVE LIVES
“Many women seeking an abortion are desperately hoping for a sign to keep their baby and reject the coercive pressure of family, friends, or their partner. ‘We know from working with women and men in their struggle to choose life for their child, many are making deals with God,’ said Dan Miller, State Director of Pro-Life Wisconsin. ‘Some simply ask God to show them a sign to not have the abortion. We decided to give them a really big sign!’ Pro-Life Wisconsin’s billboards will be that beacon of hope for women, offering them real help in their time of need.” Read more here.
5/30/23 – Pro-Life Wisconsin Supports Embrace Them Both Bill Package
“Pro-Life Wisconsin is proud to advocate for these bills that, together, maintain and strengthen our current law abortion ban and provide the necessary resources for both moms and babies to survive and thrive in a post-Roe Wisconsin,” said Matt Sande, Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director. “We thank Senator Quinn and the Assembly co-authors for their vision and compassion in introducing this life-affirming bill package.” Read more here.
3/15/2023 – PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN STRONGLY OPPOSES LEGISLATION WEAKENING STATE ABORTION BAN
"A vote to add more exceptions to Wisconsin’s abortion ban is a vote to kill more preborn babies. It is that simple," said Matt Sande, Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director. "The fact is that legal abortion – the direct, intentional killing of a living preborn human being – is incapable of being justified. It is always and everywhere wrong, regardless of motivation or consequence.” Read more here.
2/22/2023 – DANIEL KELLY ADVANCES IN WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT ELECTION
Pro-Life Wisconsin congratulates Daniel Kelly, his campaign team, and family for their dedication and determination in this hard-won primary election for our state’s highest court. We also commend the hard work of grassroots pro-lifers around the state. Your effort made a difference. It is imperative that Wisconsinites elect a justice who will serve fairly and impartially, respecting and upholding the rule of law. That justice is Daniel Kelly. Read more here.
1/5/2023 – PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN PAC ENDORSES DANIEL KELLY FOR WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT
The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund political action committee (PAC) has endorsed Daniel Kelly’s candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Appointed by former Governor Walker to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2016, former Justice Kelly served for four years and is now seeking election to a ten-year term. Read more here.
12/8/2022 – PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN PAC ENDORSES BRANDTJEN IN SENATE SPECIAL ELECTION
The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced its endorsement of Rep. Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) in the 8th Senate District special election recently called by Governor Evers. Read more here.
7/11/22 – PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN VICTORY FUND PAC ANNOUNCES 2022 CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS
Candidate endorsements by the Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund political action committee (PAC) are now available to be viewed on the Pro-Life Wisconsin website. The Victory Fund PAC has endorsed a total of fifty-seven candidates for state office in the upcoming fall primary and general elections. Read more here.
6/29/22 – PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN DENOUNCES AG KAUL’S LAWSUIT TO OVERTURN WISCONSIN’S 1849 ABORTION BAN
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul sued in Dane County Circuit Court to overturn Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, arguing that s.940.04 has been superseded or impliedly repealed by Wisconsin’s post-Roe abortion regulations and is therefore unenforceable. Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director Matt Sande offered the following comments. Read more here.
6/24/22 – PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN REJOICES IN SUPREME COURT’S RULING OVERTURNING ROE V. WADE
Today, June 24, 2022, the most egregious ruling handed down by the United States Supreme Court, Roe v. Wade, has been overturned. The majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, penned by Justice Samuel Alito, declares that there is no abortion right to be found in the text of the U.S. Constitution or in the history of our nation. Pro-Life Wisconsin rejoices, for today is a day many pro-life individuals have dreamt of for decades, if not entire lifetimes. Read more here.
5/4/2022 – Pro-Life Wisconsin Pleased to Announce a Decrease in Wisconsin Abortion Numbers
Since last reported, abortions performed in Wisconsin decreased by 1.2% – from 6,511 to 6,430. Although the margin is small, 81 fewer babies were killed than in the previous reporting year. As Christ rejoices in just one who is spared, we, too, rejoice in these 81 lives spared from the violence of abortion. We work towards a day when the number of Wisconsin abortions is zero. Read more here.
5/3/22 – Pro-Life Wisconsin Reacts to SCOTUS Draft Opinion Leak in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Clinic
Never before in the history of the United States Supreme Court has a breach of trust and security of this magnitude occurred as with the leak of the Court’s draft opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Clinic. The draft opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, outlines an overrule of both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which would have the effect of returning the abortion decision to the states. This is not the final decision from the United States Supreme Court, but it gives us much to hope for. If the draft opinion does indeed hold, our work only intensifies in the effort to ban abortion without exception in our state statutes and enshrine the right to life in our Wisconsin Constitution. Read more here.
4/19/22 – Pro-Life Wisconsin Announces Dual Endorsement of Kevin Nicholson and Timothy Ramthun for Governor
The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced its dual endorsement of Kevin Nicholson and Timothy Ramthun for Wisconsin governor, along with endorsements for attorney general, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and state treasurer. Read more here.
2/28/22 – Pro-Life Wisconsin Demands Evers Administration Provide Explanation for Illegal Grants to Planned Parenthood
Pro-Life Wisconsin has partnered with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, Wisconsin Family Action, and Wisconsin Right to Life to demand an explanation from the Evers Administration regarding the allocation of nearly $2.4 million to Planned Parenthood affiliates throughout Wisconsin. In 2020 and 2021, $4.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds were granted to the state of Wisconsin. Since then, nearly half of these funds were allocated to the state’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, and its local affiliates. Read more here.
9/29/21 – MARCH FOR LIFE WISCONSIN TO BE HELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2021 AT THE WISCONSIN STATE CAPITOL
Pro-Life Wisconsin is elated to host its first-ever March for Life Wisconsin beginning at noon on Saturday, October 2. This march will be the first of its kind in the Badger State and is expected to bring together hundreds, if not thousands, of pro-life individuals. Travelers will descend upon the State Capitol from various Wisconsin cities including Appleton, Brookfield, DePere, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Janesville, La Crosse, Mauston, Oconomowoc, Racine, Rockford, Sparta, and Wausau, just to name a few. Read more here.
4/14/21 – Pro-Life Wisconsin Victorious at the Wisconsin Supreme Court: Tavern League of Wisconsin Inc. v. Andrea Palm and Wisconsin Department of Health Services
We thank the Wisconsin Supreme Court for their prudent, decisive, and common sense reading of the law as it was written. This rebuke of Governor Tony Evers' abuse of power is a win for the people of Wisconsin. Those who love liberty are forever indebted to the Thomas More Society for their tireless work on this case. This case was not just about how the executive branch overreached its power in the name of public health, but how a handful of citizens and constitutional law experts stood up to tyranny and won. Read more here.
1/11/21 - PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN GRIEVES THE 6,511 LIVES TAKEN BY ABORTION, RESOLVES TO ESTABLISH PERSONHOOD FOR THE PREBORN
It is with great sadness that we share the news of yet another increase in the abortion numbers over the course of 2019. Pro-Life Wisconsin grieves each and every one of the 6,511 babies who were killed by the violent act of abortion in the reporting year. This increase indicates that 287 more lives were taken by abortion in 2019 than in 2018. Read more here.
11/12/20 - Pro-Life Wisconsin Intervenor Plaintiff in Tavern League of Wisconsin v. Andrea Palm, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Pro-Life Wisconsin believes it is imperative that we be allowed to operate without undue restrictions to continue our most important work of saving innocent lives every day in the state of Wisconsin. The restrictions set forth by Secretary Designee Andrea Palm of the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services on March 12, 2020, and each order thereafter, continue to harm the efforts of Pro-Life Wisconsin. Read more here.
9/29/20 - Pro-Life Wisconsin Hosts Love for Life Gala Featuring Bishop Donald Hying
On October 22, 2020, Pro-Life Wisconsin will host it’s 28th annual Love for Life Gala at the Brookfield Conference Center (325 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield). The event will celebrate the life saving work of Pro-Life Wisconsin and double down on efforts to end abortion once and for all. Read more here.
7/8/2020 - PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN VICTORY FUND PAC ANNOUNCES FALL 2020 CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS
We proudly endorse these candidates who recognize the personhood of the preborn baby and hold the principled and compassionate no-exceptions pro-life position. For over twenty-five years, Pro-Life Wisconsin has held high the banner of total protection for all preborn children. Because we insist on this high standard, more and more candidates for elected office are 100% pro-life. We stand behind those candidates who stand behind 100% of the babies. Read more here.
2/27/2020 - PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN MOURNS THE INCREASE IN ABORTIONS, COMMITS TO CONTINUE THE FIGHT FOR LIFE
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of yet another increase in the number of abortions in 2018. Each and every human life, no matter the circumstance of his or her conception, is made in the image and likeness of God. Despite the ardent efforts of pro-lifers across Wisconsin, 406 more babies died from abortion in 2018 than in 2017. Read more here.
2/11/2020 - Assembly Health Committee to Hear Wisconsin Personhood Amendment
The Assembly Committee on Health will hold a public hearing on Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 130, known as the Wisconsin Personhood Amendment, this Thursday at the State Capitol. The legislation would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to apply personhood rights to preborn children at all stages of development. Read more here.
1/14/2020 - Pro-Life wisconsin pac endorses justice Daniel Kelly for Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund political action committee (PAC) has endorsed Justice Daniel Kelly’s candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Read more here.
4/3/2019 - JUDGE HAGEDORN WINS ELECTION TO WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT
Judge Brian Hagedorn was victorious Tuesday in the general election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC Director, Matt Sande, offered the following comments… Read more here.
3/18/2019 - PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN WELCOMES LEADERS OF “40 DAYS FOR LIFE,” A LOCAL LIFE SAVING MISSION
On Tuesday, March 19 at 3:30 PM Steve Karlen, 40 Days for Life Campaign Director, and Chris Davis, 40 Days for Life Campaign Strategist, will be on tour in Wisconsin at 1428 N. Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202. Read more here.
2/27/2019 - PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN PAC ENDORSES JUDGE HAGEDORN FOR WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT
The Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund political action committee (PAC) has endorsed Judge Brian Hagedorn’s candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Hagedorn currently serves on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II, in Waukesha. Read more here.
02/21/2019 - GOVERNOR EVERS TO RESTORE PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF WISCONSIN
Governor Tony Evers announced today his intention to restore public funding to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, the state’s largest abortion provider, as part of his state biennial budget proposal. His so-called “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiative would eliminate current law provisions that redirect federal Title X and Title V Maternal and Child Health family planning funds away from organizations that perform or refer for abortions. Pro-Life Wisconsin Legislative Director Matt Sande offered the following comments. Read more here.
12/12/2018 - PRO-LIFE WISCONSIN DISHEARTENED BY RISING ABORTION NUMBERS, MUST REDOUBLE OUR EFFORTS
On December 11, 2018, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services released Reported Induced Abortions in Wisconsin 2017, an annual publication of statistics on abortions performed in Wisconsin. Abortions in Wisconsin increased by 3.7% for the 2017 reporting year over 2016. Pro-Life Wisconsin State Director Dan Miller offered the following comments. Read more here.
07/10/2018 - Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund Announces 2018 Candidate Endorsements
Candidate endorsements by Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund political action committee (PAC) are now available to be viewed below. The Victory Fund PAC has endorsed a total of thirty-one candidates for state office in the upcoming fall primary and general elections. Included on the endorsement page is a message on what it means to be “100% pro-life.” Read more here.
5/16/2018 - Jacque Wins Special Election Senate Primary
State Representative André Jacque was victorious Tuesday in the Republican primary in the 1st Senate District special election. Wisconsin’s 1st Senate District includes all of Door and Kewaunee counties and parts of Brown, Calumet, Manitowoc and Outagamie counties, including parts of the cities of Green Bay, Appleton and Menasha. Read more here.
4/3/18 - GOVERNOR WALKER SIGNS BILL ENDING ABORTION COVERAGE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES
Madison, WI – Governor Walker signed legislation Tuesday that prohibits elective abortion coverage in Wisconsin’s public health insurance plans. With the enactment of Assembly Bill 128 into law, Wisconsin taxpayers will no longer pay for state employees’ abortions. Read more here.
2/21/2018 - Wisconsin Senate Passes Bill Ending Abortion Coverage for State Employees
Madison, WI – On an 18-14 vote last night, the Wisconsin Senate passed legislation to prohibit elective abortion coverage in Wisconsin’s public health insurance plans. Having passed the Wisconsin Assembly last November, Assembly Bill (AB) 128 now heads to Governor Walker for his expected signature. If AB 128 becomes law, Wisconsin taxpayers would no longer pay for state employees’ abortions. Read more here.
2/6/2018 - Speaker Vos Moves to Kill Fetal Tissue Bills; Removes Them from Committee
Without notice, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) has moved two fetal tissue bills out of their original committees and into the Committee on Assembly Organization. These bills make up the Heal Without Harm Legislative Initiative, (SB 423/AB 549 and SB 424/AB 550), authored by Sen. Terry Moulton (R-Chippewa Falls) and Rep. Joel Kleefisch (R-Oconomowoc), that would ban the sale and use of body parts from aborted babies and inform parents about the ability to donate their miscarried or stillborn child’s tissue. Read more here.
9/07/2017 - Budget Committee Requires Audit of Planned Parenthood, Other Medicaid Family Planning Providers
Madison – The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) adopted a budget motion yesterday that would require the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health Services (DHS) to conduct a comprehensive audit of all Medicaid family planning payments to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and other Wisconsin family planning providers from Jan. 1, 2013, to Dec. 31, 2016. Read more here.
1/5/2017 - Pro-Life Wisconsin marching for life
This January, Pro-Life Wisconsin marks the loss of more than 58 million lives on the anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade decision. Read more here.