Legislative Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor This week, the Senate passed a lot of really bad bills. Honestly, it was a pretty gloomy day in Madison. But there was one ray of hope that … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor It doesn’t get any more personal for me as a lawmaker than when it comes to issues that impact our kids. As a mother of a teenage boy who … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor You know Olivia Pope, but do you know Alexander Pope and his famous quote, “To err is human, to forgive is divine”? I think one of the best … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Last week, the Department of Justice raided Lincoln Hills Juvenile Detention Center. As part of this investigation, they are looking into … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor In last week’s column, I told you about my agenda for the bills I’ll be introducing during the last few months of this legislative … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor It is the end of the year and while some are shopping, others are standing with us on Justice or Else. Preparing for the final few months of … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor One year ago, my colleagues and I passed “Lydia’s Law”, which allowed individuals and children suffering from seizures to access Cannabidiol … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor When I pull up to the front door of the State Capitol and walk through the door to my office, I remind myself of just how lucky I am to serve … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Very quietly, with very little fanfare, last week the Assembly Education Committee approved one of my bipartisan bills. The bill is simple, … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor On Election Day in Milwaukee in 1865, an extraordinary man did a pretty normal thing; he went to the polls to vote. Except it wasn’t an … [Read more...]