Dr. Kristin Lyerly Highlights Challenges and Hope in Wisconsin’s Abortion Landscape

Dr. Kristin Lyerly Highlights Challenges and Hope in Wisconsin’s Abortion Landscape

MILWAUKEE — Obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive health advocate Dr. Kristin Lyerly joined “Point Taken” Tuesday to shed light on Wisconsin’s evolving abortion landscape. Currently, abortion remains legal in Wisconsin up to 20 weeks of pregnancy, but access to care has been thrown into question following a recent decision by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to suspend abortion services. As of October 1st, 2025, the organization halted abor…

One Big Beautiful Bill Act removes funding for Wisconsin Planned Parenthood abortion services

Following federal funding cuts by the Trump administration, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has had to pause abortion services as it works to make up for this funding cut, according to AP News. The pause includes the three clinics in Dane, Sheboygan and Milwaukee County. This leaves most Wisconsin counties without access to an abortion clinic, University of Wisconsin professor in obstetrics and gynecology Jenny Higgins said.  “This is a devastat…