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Abortions paused in WI to protect Medicaid healthcare
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin stopped providing abortions starting October 1, 2025, even though abortion remains legal in the state. The
CA shield law protects doctors
California passed a law in September 2025 allowing doctors to prescribe and mail abortion pills anonymously, shielding providers from out-of-state
CA laws strengthen equity in public education
Two California laws are helping to protect student privacy and increase access to menstrual products in public schools. AB 1955,
Postpartum Medicaid coverage expanded in Texas
In 2024, Texas expanded postpartum Medicaid and CHIP coverage from 2 months to 12. The bipartisan bill (HB 12) aims
Texas passes anti-red-flag legislation
In June of this year, Texas passed SB 1362, which bans state and local officials from recognizing, serving, or enforcing
Title IX protections roll back
Protections that were expanded in 2024 to include discrimination based on sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity were ruled unconstitutional
TX - Impact of the Heartbeat Act
On May 19, 2021, Governor Abbott signed SB 8, also known as the Heartbeat Act, prohibiting doctors from performing abortions
WI voter rights expanded in 2024
Two major court rulings in 2024—implemented across 2025— reshaped voting access in Wisconsin. The first restored the use of
Health clinics: Safety of staff and patients in jeopardy
On January 24, 2025, the Justice Department announced it would enforce violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances
WI schools: gender and equity in transition
Two decisions in Wisconsin have reshaped how gender and equity are defined across the state’s schools. In February 2025,