Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin stops abortions due to rule that threatens funding

By Katia Riddle

Published October 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM EDT

Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin has stopped performing abortions even though they're legal in that state because of a new rule that stops Medicaid funding for clinics that provide abortion.

Katia Riddle

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