Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor I still live on the same block I grew up on. That’s in zip code 53206. If you’re not from 53206, you’ve probably heard the statistics: In a … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor How would you feel if I told you that there was a chemical in your drinking water that was linked to higher crime rates and lowered brain … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Voting is the great equalizer. One vote, one voice! In 1865, when Ezekiel Gillespie tried to cast his vote in Milwaukee, he was turned away … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Former Vice President Joe Biden once said, “Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value.” It’s true. … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Something smells funny. It smells like a shady, one-dollar-bill home sale, and the stench of fiscal irresponsibility is coming straight … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Last week’s inauguration was a fun celebration. I’m grateful to my constituents for their support in allowing me to continue to serve you in … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Too many children think the holidays are about presents. I think it’s up to us to show them that the holidays are about giving of ourselves … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor QUESTION: Who’s been in charge of the state’s 20 correctional institutions and roughly 22,000 inmates for the past six years and has never set … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor As an African-American woman who owns her own small business, I’ve got to tell you there aren’t enough small business owners in our community … [Read more...]