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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

Swift action needed to curb gun violence in Milwaukee

August 10, 2013

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Evan Goyke, Gun Violence, LaTonya Johnson, Mandela Barnes, Nikiya Harris, Robert Bell Photography

New members of legislature weigh in on State of the State Address

January 19, 2013

MADISON – Following this weeks State of the State address, State Senator Nikiya Harris (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: In Governor Walker’s state of the state address, he … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Evan Goyke, LaTonya Johnson, Mandela Barnes, Nikiya Harris, Robert Bell Photography, Scott Walker, State of the State Address

Senator Coggs holds meeting to hear child care provider experiences with the YoungStar Program

November 24, 2012

Senator Coggs holds meeting to hear child care provider experiences with the YoungStar Program

‘Rules must be clearer,’ say providers MADISON – Senator Spencer Coggs, chair of the Committee on Children and Families, Disability Rights and Housing Sustainability held the final hearing of his … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Judy Norman-Nunnery, LaTonya Johnson, Spencer Coggs, YoungStar

Voter turnout is a great disappointment

August 18, 2012

Voter turnout is a great disappointment

By Cassandra Lans Voter turnout was a major disappointment in Tuesday’s primary election in Milwaukee. Several factors contributed to this lackluster turnout, one being the change in the month for … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cassandra Lans, Evan Goyke, Jason Fields, LaTonya Johnson, Mandela Barnes, Milele A. Coggs, Nikiya Harris, Primary Election, Sandy Pasch, Voter Turnout

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