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