Speech ignores facts, John Doe; Wisconsin needs new path By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Wisconsin is at a critical juncture in its history. In one short year, the Governor and Legislative … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – State of Denial
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Legislatively Speaking – A right delayed is a right denied
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. died fighting for workers’ rights and workplace democracy. Every year, we honor his sacrifice and remember that he encouraged us to … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor The American Society estimates that, in the U.S. , more than 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year and over 4,000 women will die of the … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking: A New Year, A new commitment
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Before we consider what lies ahead in the new year, I think it is important to reflect on where we have been and where we am presently. It has been 47 years since the … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – A Boondoggle indeed
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor A little over a year ago, Wisconsin won a competitive award for $810 million in transportation funding the federal government to improve our rail system. The grant … [Read more...]
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CAPITOL REPORT – Shame on you Scott Walker
By State Representative, Leon D. Young The U.S. Census Bureau now estimates that more than four out of 10 schoolaged children in Milwaukee live in poverty. This new revelation about the recent … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – A new definition of family
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor As we all know by now, there will be big changes for BadgerCare and other state Medicaid programs in 2012. The GOP members of the Joint Finance Committee, who … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – Why we need to be concerned about lung cancer in Milwaukee
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor My son has asthma. And when, I, like any other mother, occasionally hear him struggling to breathe, I grow concerned. These incidents usually occur during poor air … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – Opportunity doesn’t have limits
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor It is generally believed that after an individual commits a crime and, in turn, completes an appointed sentence, whether jail time, community service or a fine, he … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – A vital (but undervalued) part of the Milwaukee infrastructure
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Last week, Milwaukee concluded its third and final discussion on the potential closure of five post offices in Milwaukee ’s central city. Among 41 possible shutdowns … [Read more...]