In August when a high profile police shooting and ensuing protests rocked the Sherman Park neighborhood, lots of people had lots of things to say. Politicians, pundits, community and faith leaders … [Read more...]
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Russ Feingold Hosts Community Barbeque at Sherman Park
By Karen Stokes A month after the dismal chaos that plagued Sherman Park that led to protests, arrests, violence and curfews, the bright, sunny blues skies were the perfect backdrop for the … [Read more...]
The Milwaukee Courier Congratulates Wisconsin Primary Winners on Solidifying their Position for Upcoming November Election
On Tuesday, August 9, Milwaukee voters headed to the polls to vote in a variety of local and state elections. Approximately 18 percent turned out for the Wisconsin fall primary election. The results … [Read more...]
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We Must Defend Women’s Health Against Donald Trump
By LaTonya Johnson In one of the most consequential weeks for women’s health since its ruling on Roe v. Wade more than forty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court last week strongly reaffirmed the … [Read more...]
Republican “Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight” Aims for Planned Parenthood, Kills Wisconsin’s Billion Dollar Medical Research Industry Instead
MADISON – In reaction to the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety’s passage of Assembly Bill 305, banning future medical research into life-saving treatments and therapies, … [Read more...]
As Violence Soars, Lawmakers and Leaders Search for Answers
The impact of gun violence in has radically altered the lives of Milwaukee families. On May 15, Kendrai Walker 18, was shot and killed near 28th and Burleigh Streets. The following day, five people … [Read more...]
Child Trafficking Safe Harbor Bill Proposed to Reform Wisconsin’s Current Laws
By Mrinal Gokhale Representatives LaTonya Johnson of Milwaukee’s 17th district and Jill Billings of La Crosse have introduced a bill this week proposing a “safe harbor” for child sex … [Read more...]
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Could Be Reality for Violent Offenders
A new bill is moving through state legislature that could establish a mandatory minimum sentence for those with violent histories caught with an unregistered firearm. Assembly District 17 … [Read more...]
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Milwaukee Democratic Legislators Look Forward to Debating Most Effective Ways to Alleviate Poverty in Milwaukee
By Rep. LaTonya Johnson 17th Assembly District Milwaukee – January 2015, Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and Rep. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) released their “New Opportunities for … [Read more...]
Swift action needed to curb gun violence in Milwaukee
Lawmakers stand with city leaders, urge passage of bipartisan legislation in Fall Session State Senator Nikiya Harris and State Representatives Mandela Barnes, LaTonya Johnson, and Evan Goyke … [Read more...]