By Senator Dora Drake As the federal government shutdown drags on, its consequences are not just a matter of politics—they are a matter of survival for thousands of Wisconsin families. What started … [Read more...]
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Safe Roads Save Lives Act Receives First Public Hearing
By Senator Dora Drake This week, members of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the Safe Roads Save Lives Act (Senate Bill 375) for the first time … [Read more...]
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Budget Cuts and Supermarket Closures Affect Your Food Security
By Senator Dora Drake Every resident has the right to accessible, fresh, and affordable produce and food. Recent grocery store closures in Milwaukee County and federal cuts to food assistance … [Read more...]
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From Crisis to Resilience: Milwaukee Stands Unbroken
By Senator Dora Drake Resilience has become a common word that has been thrown around for the past five years. This city and this state have endured “once in a lifetime” tragedies that seem to only … [Read more...]
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Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Calls Out Corporate Abandonment as Walgreens and Pick ‘n Save Closures Devastate Milwaukee Communities
By Senator Dora Drake Chairwoman of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) stands with community residents and leaders as they work on solutions in … [Read more...]
Statement by Chair of the Legislative Wisconsin Black Caucus Dora Drake on Governor Evers’ Decision Not to Seek Re-election
On July 24th, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not seek another term as Governor. Senator Dora Drake, Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus is providing the following … [Read more...]
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Senator Drake Votes Against the 25-27 Biennial Budget
Madison – On July 2nd, Senator Dora Drake of the 4th Senate District votes against the 2025-2027 Biennial Budget. Senator Drake has provided the following statement: “After months of chaos and … [Read more...]
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Safe Roads Save Lives
By Senator Dora Drake This past week, Milwaukee has once again showcased a culture of reckless driving with the continuation of street takeovers and traffic accidents, including in my district that … [Read more...]
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A Lifeline at Risk: The Heartbreaking Cost of Cutting Job Corps
By Senator Dora Drake One of my first clients I worked with at JusticePoint was a young man who dropped out of high school and faced a misdemeanor case. While he was on pretrial supervision, he … [Read more...]
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Why Child Care Counts
By Senator Dora Drake Childcare needs to be affordable and accessible, but within our state, childcare has become increasingly expensive and inaccessible. Through the Child Care Counts program, … [Read more...]