Rejects discrimination in GOP proposed laws ( MADISON ) Sen. Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) this week reintroduced two bills which she originally authored in the 2009 session that will help … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – A vital (but undervalued) part of the Milwaukee infrastructure
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...]
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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...]
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Legislatively Speaking – Constant repetition carries conviction
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...]
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Legislately Speaking – Without your health, life is not life
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...]
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Legislatively Speaking – You can fool some people, some of the time
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Earlier this year, the GOP legislature changed several laws, including, but not limited to, how citizens vote and how administrative rules are used to implement … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – An unnecessary roadblock
By Senator Lena C. Taylor A few years ago, I had a very humbling experience with a constituent of mine. He walked into my office after being released from prison earlier that day. After he … [Read more...]
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What Wisconsin needs now…is jobs
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor This week, the Legislature returns after a summer recess and recall elections. The Governor, and his fellow GOP members, repeatedly stated that this session must … [Read more...]
PHOTO OF THE WEEK- Dedication of Ford, Owens, Winbush, Porter and Wilkerson Tower Pre-Collegant Dormitory
PHOTO OF THE WEEK Bishop Sedgwick Daniels is surrounded by community leaders and fellow pastors including Senator Lena Taylor who joined him recently to celebrate the dedication of the Ford, … [Read more...]
Youth organize rally against violence
By Cassandra Lans Young people in Milwaukee organized a rally and march on Tuesday evening, July 12 to demonstrate unity against violence in the aftermath of the BP gas station mob looting and … [Read more...]
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