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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Sherman Phoenix

March 23, 2019

By Karen Stokes On Saturday, March 16, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited Milwaukee to tour Sherman Phoenix. This is her first visit to the facility since it’s official opening on November 30, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Joanne Sabir, Juli Kaufmann, LaTonya Johnson, Manaan Sabir, Sherman Phoenix Project, Tammy Baldwin

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Russ Feingold, a Candidate Invested in Every Neighborhood

October 7, 2016

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: LaTonya Johnson

Russ Feingold Hosts Community Barbeque at Sherman Park

September 24, 2016

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Community, Evan Goyke, Karen Stokes, LaTonya Johnson, Russ Feingold, Sherman Park

The Milwaukee Courier Congratulates Wisconsin Primary Winners on Solidifying their Position for Upcoming November Election

August 13, 2016

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: David Crowley, Election Results, Gwen Moore, Jason Fields, John Chisolm, LaTonya Johnson, Lena Taylor, Leon D Young, Primary Election

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

We Must Defend Women’s Health Against Donald Trump

July 9, 2016

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: LaTonya Johnson

Republican “Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight” Aims for Planned Parenthood, Kills Wisconsin’s Billion Dollar Medical Research Industry Instead

September 12, 2015

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Assembly Bill 305, LaTonya Johnson, Medical Research, Planned Parenthood

As Violence Soars, Lawmakers and Leaders Search for Answers

June 6, 2015

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Fred Royal, LaTonya Johnson, Milwaukee NAACP

Child Trafficking Safe Harbor Bill Proposed to Reform Wisconsin’s Current Laws

May 16, 2015

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Child Prostitution, Child Sex Trafficking, Human Trafficking, Jill Billings, LaTonya Johnson, Mrinal Gokhale, Safe Harbor

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Could Be Reality for Violent Offenders

May 9, 2015

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Gun Violence, LaTonya Johnson, Mandatory Minimum Sentencing, Violent Crimes

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Milwaukee Democratic Legislators Look Forward to Debating Most Effective Ways to Alleviate Poverty in Milwaukee

January 31, 2015

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: LaTonya Johnson, New Opportunities for Milwaukee

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