Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) and Women of Faith-Milwaukee will be hosting “Healthy Women, Healthy Living,” a women’s health event, to educate women on a number of topics related to their health. It will feature healthcare professionals discussing the following issues: obesity and its effects on the body; a serious conversation about HIV/AIDS prevention and [...]

By Senator, Lena C. Taylor February is the time of year when we, as African Americans, honor the contributions we have made to the development of the United States and the world. It is a time for all those who identify as Black, be they African American, Haitian, or Ethiopian, reflect and celebrate our African [...]

Speech ignores facts, John Doe; Wisconsin needs new path By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Wisconsin is at a critical juncture in its history. In one short year, the Governor and Legislative Republicans have launched an attack on Wisconsin’s values and priorities in a fashion reminiscent of the turn of the 20th century. Progressive values are [...]

By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. died fighting for workers’ rights and workplace democracy. Every year, we honor his sacrifice and remember that he encouraged us to embrace brotherhood, service and peace. At a time when workers are struggling to find employment and being stripped of their right to workplace democracy, [...]

By Senator, Lena C. Taylor The American Society estimates that, in the U.S. , more than 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year and over 4,000 women will die of the disease. It is the second leading cancer in women worldwide. Considering that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types [...]

By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Before we consider what lies ahead in the new year, I think it is important to reflect on where we have been and where we am presently. It has been 47 years since the historic Voting Rights Act (where we have been) and Wisconsin currently has the most restrictive Voter [...]

Bi-Partisan Veteran’s Bill gets hearing; supports Weddle appointment to WHEDA board Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) testified this week on a major veteran’s employment initiative, which she authored. in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Veterans and Military Affairs. Senate Bill 312 (SB 312), which would expand Veterans Preference Points in the state civil [...]

By Senator, Lena C. Taylor In addition to the holiday season, December is also home to World AIDS Day (Dec. 1). Our fellow community members, especially women, living with HIV/AIDS need our help and awareness this season. The current number of women with HIV/AIDS is a serious concern that often goes unnoticed. Women make up [...]

By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Just because December has yet to bring Milwaukee a real Wisconsin blizzard, doesn’t mean the holiday season hasn’t taken 2011 by storm. As we begin to receive warm tidings from friends, solace from family and a decorated cookie or two, it’s important we stop and take a moment to reflect [...]

By Senator, Lena C. Taylor A little over a year ago, Wisconsin won a competitive award for $810 million in transportation funding the federal government to improve our rail system. The grant did three things: (1) it allowed the state to extend the Milwaukee-Chicago Hiawatha line to Madison, (2) it funded the construction of temporary [...]