Wisconsin Senate passes abortion limits for public workers

[TexasTowelie]

MADISON - Abortions for public workers would not be covered by insurance in most cases under a bill the state Senate approved Tuesday without debate.

As senators worked into the night, they also approved bills loosening regulations for building on wetlands, allowing terminally ill patients to try experimental drugs and providing more aid to schools in rural areas and ones that have been cash-strapped.

The measures are among those being taken up as lawmakers try to complete their work for the year. Republicans who control the Senate have said they will meet this week and once in March.

Under Assembly Bill 128, public workers could not use their government-provided health insurance plans for abortions except in cases of rape or incest or to preserve the life of the mother. The restriction would apply to state workers and thousands of local government employees who get their coverage through the state Group Insurance Board.

Read more: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2018/02/20/wisconsin-senate-pass-abortion-limits-public-workers/352983002/

[Skittles]

1. WHEN is Wisconsin going to reach their tipping point with these fascist repuke bastards???

[Still In Wisconsin]

2. In my opinion, as a lifelong Wisconsin resident, the answer is "never."

I would love it if I were wrong (really) but I think Wisconsin is now a red state. We're the new Kansas. The good news nationally is with shifting national demographics, places like Arizona, Florida, and maybe someday even texas can turn blue. But kiss Fitzwalkerstan goodbye... we're red like Kansas.