Politics News
State Sen. Andre Jacque leads bipartisan push for payday loan reform in Wisconsin
State Senator Andre Jacque (R-WI) is spearheading bipartisan efforts in Wisconsin, introducing a bill aimed at reforming payday loans by suggesting a 36 percent cap on interest rates. The initiative seeks to address issues related to debt cycles and strives to offer better lending alternatives for borrowers subjected to high rates in the state.
Sheboygan DA Urmanski appeals ruling allowing abortion resumption, case potentially heads to WI Supreme Court
Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski, a Republican, has appealed a court decision that permits abortions under a 1849 Wisconsin law, thereby reigniting the legal debate over abortion rights in the state. Urmanski is challenging the interpretation of this law, potentially escalating the case towards the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which currently has a liberal majority.