Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor The unemployment rate for veterans is higher than the general population both nationally and in Wisconsin. The withdrawal of 10,000 troops from Afghanistan by the … [Read more...]
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: jobs, for everyone, must be a priority for our state and federal administrations. In Washington, the Senate stalled … [Read more...]
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Whether discussing local or nationwide problems, there is often a tendency to look only to government for solutions. Many feel that federal policy changes are the … [Read more...]
