By State Representative, Leon D. Young Let me commence by wishing everyone a Happy New Year. But, for far too many in our midst, 2014 has already been unduly harsh and portends to be even … [Read more...]

By State Representative, Leon D. Young The State Senate met in Special Session late last week, and quickly proceeded to finalize pitting one group of Wisconsin residents, desperately needing … [Read more...]

By State Representative, Leon D. Young There was big news emanating from the nation’s capital last week. House Speaker John Boehner finally showed some leadership (and political testicles) … [Read more...]

By State Representative, Leon D. Young I can remember the issue, as if, it were yesterday: The year was 1985. My aunt and surrogate mother, then State Representative Marcia P. Coggs, had … [Read more...]

By State Representative, Leon D. Young The Legislature was suddenly summoned back into Special Session earlier this week at the behest of Governor Scott Walker. To have Walker tell it, this … [Read more...]

By State Representative, Leon D. Young Another Thanksgiving and Holiday Season is upon us. And, as generally is the case, millions of Americans will gather with family and friends in … [Read more...]

By State Representative, Leon D. Young It has been said, “if you like laws and sausages, you should never watch either one being made.” In other words, the legislative process, though messy … [Read more...]

By State Representative, Leon D. Young Scott walker is once again fudging on an executive decision that could have a significant impact on the state’s fragile economy. For weeks, Walker has … [Read more...]

By State Representative, Leon D. Young Last weekend, I finally had an opportunity to see a movie that I have been waiting to see with great anticipation. The movie to which I refer is ‘12 … [Read more...]