May 22, 2019

Abortion restrictions: Wisconsin governor vows to veto GOP bills

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers. Photo: Darren Hauck/Getty Images

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) vowed Tuesday to veto anti-abortion bills the Republican-led state assembly passed last week that are aimed at limiting the practice.

"We shouldn't be limiting the right for women to make their own healthcare decisions. That's why I'll veto the bills passed by the Assembly last week if they arrive on my desk. It's time to listen to women. #StopTheBans"

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