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...]
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Legislatively Speaking – A Boondoggle indeed
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...]
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...]
Public Hearing on proposed medicaid cuts
Wisconsin’s low-income citizens are in deep financial stress. Under the current budget, Gov. Scott Walker plans to cut $554 million to Wisconsin’s BadgerCare and Medicaid programs over the next two … [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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