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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Taylor Moves Forward on Veterans Preference Points; Supports Mac Weddle
Bi-Partisan Veteran’s Bill gets hearing; supports Weddle appointment to WHEDA board Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) testified this week on a major veteran’s employment initiative, which she … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – Redefining the HIV / AIDS discussion
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor In addition to the holiday season, December is also home to World AIDS Day (Dec. 1). Our fellow community members, especially women, living with HIV/AIDS need our … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – The holidays bring so much more…
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Just because December has yet to bring Milwaukee a real Wisconsin blizzard, doesn’t mean the holiday season hasn’t taken 2011 by storm. As we begin to receive warm … [Read more...]
Senator Taylor addresses voter fraud allegations
Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement regarding false voter fraud allegations: “For the past two weeks, my family and I have been defamed and accused of crimes by … [Read more...]
Senator Taylor unveils plan that strips Walker’s power over Capitol
(MADISON) This week, Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) unveiled a bill to create a Capitol Council which will govern the State Capitol and its grounds. The bill comes on the heels of the Walker … [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 chance for the men & women who wear the uniform
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...]