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PPWI Resumes Abortion Care in Wisconsin

PPWI Resumes Abortion Care in Wisconsin

A message from PPWI President & CEO Tanya Atkinson, September 18, 2023

A decision by the Dane County Circuit Court in July made it clear that the 1849 law is not enforceable for voluntary abortions. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, in consultation with attorneys, physicians, partners, and other stakeholders, has made the decision to restore this necessary reproductive health care.

Media Relations

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin’s media relations team works with members of the media to facilitate access to resources, connect them with experts, and help them cover issues that are important to the community. 

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For the Red Alert Report and other Wisconsin specific abortion information, see our Media Kit.

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Press Releases

Walker, Vukmir Want to Overturn Roe v. Wade, See Kavanaugh as Their Chance

Both Scott Walker and Leah Vukmir want to ban all abortion and have rushed to support Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination.

Sept. 4, 2018 • Wisconsin

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Responds to Supreme Court Nomination

Statement from Nicole Safar, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin

July 9, 2018 • Wisconsin

Statement on Speaker Paul Ryan Not Seeking Re-Election

In response to the news of Speaker Ryan's retirement, Nicole Safar, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) issued the following statement

April 11, 2018 • Wisconsin

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Congratulates Dallet, Crawford on Election Wins

Nicole Safar, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) released the following statement

April 3, 2018 • Wisconsin

One Year after the Dobbs Decision

One Year after the Dobbs Decision

A message from PPAWI President Tanya Atkinson, June 2023

On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court took away our constitutional right to abortion overturning 50 years of court precedent, and forcing providers to suspend abortion care in Wisconsin. PPAWI President Tanya Atkinson speaks about how this issue has impacted Wisconsin -- one year after the end of Roe.

  

  

PPAWI President Tanya Atkinson reacts to the US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

Read FAQ's on what this decision means for Wisconsin