The state Senate has passed payday lending regulations. The bill’s author, Wauwatosa Democrat Jim Sullivan, said it will offer an array of protections, including where payday lenders may be located and limits on the size of loans to $1500 or 35 percent of monthly income. [Read more...]
Text ban debate has familiar ring
April 13, 2010 By
The state Senate has passed a ban on texting while driving – again. Debate seemed familiar, since the Senate passed a texting ban back in October. State Senator Jeff Plale of South Milwaukee still opposes it. “It’s feel good nonsense,” the Democrat said, adding that the measure will “no practical implication in the real world of drivers.” [Read more...]
Senate passes race-based logos bill
April 13, 2010 By
The state Senate has passed a bill that could spell the end for Indian nicknames and logos in Wisconsin schools. State Senator Luther Olson, a Republican from Berlin, questioned what impact the legislation will have. “The reason this bill is here is because people believe that Indian mascots, logos and team names promote discrimination, pupil harassment or stereotyping,” said Olson. “I hate to break it to you folks but that isn’t what causes those things. It’s the ugliness in people’s hearts.” [Read more...]
Doyle touts health care law to workers in that field
April 13, 2010 By
Governor Jim Doyle tells members of the Wisconsin Hospital Association that the Badger State could lead the way in creating a so-called ‘exchange’ — or marketplace — for small businesses and individuals to pool their buying power and shop around for competitive health insurance rates, as mandated by federal law.
“We have done a lot of work in Wisconsin already in preparation for an exchange. And we are a state that now is particularly well-suited to be a state that leads the nation in establishing that exchange.” [Read more...]
DOJ refuses release of abortion protest report
April 13, 2010 By
The Wisconsin Justice Department is refusing to release its copy of a threat assessment regarding groups participating in an abortion protest that occurred last year in Middleton. The report was compiled by US Homeland Security and shared with state DOJ and local law enforcement.
