Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor This week, the Legislature passed Governor Scott Walker’s budget. The bill, which grabbed negative headlines from day one, was so bad that … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Many of us look forward to the 4th of July. Whether it is the time spent with family or taking an opportunity to really celebrate our nation, … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Until a few weeks ago, the state budget process had been like ripping off a Band-Aid; painful, but quick. Governor Scott Walker’s budget … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor As a member of the state budget committee, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the budget delay. The question I’m asked most about lately … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor To most people, the Fourth of July is recognized as “Independence Day.” While it is true on July 4th, Americans declared independence from … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor I’ve been cheering for the Milwaukee Bucks as long as I can remember. And now, with the Bucks in need of a new arena to keep them in … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Have you ever noticed that Republicans talk a lot about jobs, but they don’t do much to back it up? Moreover, you hardly ever hear them … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor The end of the biennial state budget process is a bit like a roller coaster ride. Except, nothing about this ride is fun. Republicans are in … [Read more...]