By State Representative, Leon D. Young It’s that season once again. No, I’m not talking about the annual cold and flu onset, but rather the tax season. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) … [Read more...]
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No big surprises in primary election
Compiled by Courier Staff There were no big upsets in Tuesday’s primary election results. With a good voting turnout statewide, many local incumbents held on to their spots. The two most watched … [Read more...]
African World Festival revived amidst applause and apologies
By Jacqualine S. Williams African World Festival made an impressive comeback last Sunday after recovering from financial difficulties and a violent incident that cast an uncertain cloud over … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Day in 2K10
By State Representative Leon Young This coming Saturday marks the 145th anniversary of Juneteenth Day. As in years past, countless Black Milwaukeeans will again take to the streets in observance of … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report: Mandatory Car Insurance: Benefit or Bane?
By State Representative, Leon D. Young Last week ushered in a new era for countless Wisconsin motorists. The state mandated auto insurance requirement, passed last year as part of the state … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report – A compelling case for inmate early release
In last year’s state budget, the Legislature endorsed language creating an inmate early release program. Under this provision, two mechanisms were identified for letting inmates out before their … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report – Matriarch of the State Assembly announces retirement
By State Representative, Leon D. Young Last week was an eventful week on many fronts. Our community was both stunned and saddened by the untimely passing of Betty Jean Gillespie, the restaurant … [Read more...]
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CAPITOL REPORT – Glenn Grothman: Doesn’t have a clue!
By State Representative, Leon D. Young State Senator Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) has a very arrogant and annoying habit of putting his two cents where they don’t belong especially when it … [Read more...]
Jazz in the Park law passes in Wisconsin State Senate
Legislation would allow concertgoers to legally carry in alcoholic beverages Madison – A bill authored by Rep. Leon D. Young (D-Milwaukee) that would allow concert goers of popular Milwaukee events … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report – Sending the wrong signal
By State Representative, Leon D. Young Last week, the United States Supreme Court rendered an important judicial determination that bitterly divided the justices and portends to have far-reaching … [Read more...]
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