Local lawmakers react to Wisconsin Assembly approving 20-week abortion ban

MADISON - The state Assembly has passed a bill banning non-emergency abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

The Republican-controlled chamber approved the bill 61-34 Thursday. The Senate passed the measure in June.

The bill now goes to Gov. Scott Walker, who has said he will sign it into law.

Full story: WJFW

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