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Wisconsin 1849 ban removed; modern abortion law in place
On July 2, 2025, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the state’s 1849 abortion ban was unenforceable, finding that
How the looming Medicaid cuts threaten women’s healthcare
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Big Act (H.R.1) introduces sweeping changes to the Medicaid program—stricter eligibility and
California expands family leave
In January 2025, California expanded Paid Family Leave (PML) and disability benefits through SB 951, making it more affordable for
Texas passes major rural health bill
Texas lawmakers passed House Bill 18 in June 2025, a sweeping rural health law designed to keep small hospitals open
Mail-in voting guaranteed in California
In 2021, California guaranteed mail-in voting for registered voters under AB 37, which permanently required election officials to mail ballots