
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor In the spirit of the back-to-school season, August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Those of you with school-aged children will know that preteens must … [Read more...]
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By Senator, Lena C. Taylor In the spirit of the back-to-school season, August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Those of you with school-aged children will know that preteens must … [Read more...]
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Before you knew it, summer flew by. Now the beginning of Milwaukee Public School’s academic year is fast approaching. At a few MPS institutions, including Rufus King … [Read more...]
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. It was one of the most important pieces of legislation in history. It was designed to ensure that … [Read more...]
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor I believe in the Democratic Party. Especially in the last year and a half, we have stood united against an increasingly extreme conservative agenda. I believe our … [Read more...]
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor I was deeply disappointed with new jobs numbers released last week. At a time when our nation has been adding jobs slowly but surely, Wisconsin has been left behind … [Read more...]
In the coming legislative elections, the number of African American state legislators, already at a shockingly low eight, could drop to only four. This would be a terrible loss for the African … [Read more...]
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor For the second year in a row, MPS will take a harsh reduction in state aid. I knew it was coming, but I cannot help but be terribly frustrated. I cannot fathom the … [Read more...]
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor This past week, President Obama’s health care law was finally ruled constitutional. This is fantastic news. At least, it is for any American who has struggled to pay … [Read more...]
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Every year since his inauguration, President Obama has made an announcement proclaiming June as African American Music Appreciation Month. The proclamation intends … [Read more...]
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor This past Election Day marked a turning point in the fight to take back Wisconsin. Mayor Barrett may not have gained the Governor’s office, but recalls of governors … [Read more...]