WI: Women's
Report: WI economy rises on strength of workers' wage growth
A new report showed income inequality in Wisconsin is declining as lower-wage workers are seeing faster wage growth but Black, Latino and women …
In politics, women candidates bear brunt of hateful threats, harassment
Wisconsin women have made progress in closing gaps when it comes to being elected to public office. But some voices worry the movement might slow …
WI remains outlier in not fully extending postpartum Medicaid coverage
Wisconsin lawmakers are in the midst of their fall session and they face renewed calls to approve a plan to help new mothers with limited resources ma…
WI Budget: Renewed Push to Include Expanded Postpartum Health Care
Wisconsin policymakers have less than a month to adopt a new state budget. Advocates for extending postpartum health coverage through Medicaid hope …
Health Experts to Women: Put Your Personal Health on the Front Burner
As Women's Health Week continues, experts in Wisconsin and elsewhere are reminding women to prioritize their well-being. The Centers for Disease …
A Spotlight on Stroke Risks for Pregnant Women
Research has emerged about the link between pregnancy complications and a higher risk of stroke, and a Wisconsin health expert suggested it is a risk …
Policing Pregnancy: WI ‘Fetal Protection’ Law Forces Treatment or Jail
By Phoebe Petrovic for Wisconsin Watch.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for Wisconsin Watch-Public News Service …
WI Governor, AG Launch Lawsuit Against 1849 Abortion Ban
Wisconsin's 173-year-old abortion ban faces a legal test, as the state's Democratic leaders announced Tuesday they are suing to overturn it. The …
WI Governor Calls Special Session to Attempt Repeal of 1849 Abortion Ban
Gov. Tony Evers is calling the Legislature back to Madison this month to vote on repealing the state's 1849 abortion ban. The move comes as the U.S…
WI Law Would Criminalize Abortions if SCOTUS Overturns Roe v. Wade
Wisconsin has a 173-year-old abortion ban that hasn't been enforced in decades. But if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the decision in Roe v…
WI Women in Conservation Take Movement to Next Level
MADISON, Wis. - Efforts continue to close the conservation gap for women landowners in Wisconsin. This week, organizers say the movement is taking a …
SCOTUS Case Prompts Re-introduction of Abortion Access Bill
MADISON, Wis. - Lawmakers in Congress have reintroduced a bill they say would ensure access to safe abortions across the country. The move comes as …