MADISON — In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade three years ago—a decision that effectively forced Wisconsin to operate under a near-complete abortion ban, even in … [Read more...]
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Senator Drake Votes Against the 25-27 Biennial Budget
Madison – On July 2nd, Senator Dora Drake of the 4th Senate District votes against the 2025-2027 Biennial Budget. Senator Drake has provided the following statement: “After months of chaos and … [Read more...]
Here’s How Wisconsin’s Republican Budget Compares with Public Opinion
The Marquette poll found strong support for special education funding and postpartum Medicaid coverage and growing support for keeping property taxes in check By Margaret Shreiner Wisconsin Watch … [Read more...]
Big Wisconsin Republican Budget Plans on Taxes, K-12 Education Come Into Focus
Tax cuts on investment income, incremental increases in special education funding pass state budget committee By Margaret Shreiner Wisconsin Watch and Noe Goldhaber Wisconsin Watch This story … [Read more...]
Republican Lawmakers Poised to Gut Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History During 2025 the Year of the Kid
Gov. Evers: “Wisconsinites are sick and tired of having a do-nothing Legislature.” Republicans to reject middle-class tax cuts, property tax relief to prevent property tax increases statewide, … [Read more...]
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Wisconsin Deserves Better Than Budgetary Chaos
By Senator Dora Drake Week after week, lawsuit after lawsuit, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have thrown our state into chaos, cutting meaningful programs that provide services, relief, and assistance … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Legislators Advocate for Governor Evers Proposed State Budget
By Karen Stokes Wisconsin Legislators Senator Dora Drake (D-04), and Representatives Darrin Madison (D-10), and Sequanna Taylor (D-11) held a State Budget Listening Session at the Villard Square … [Read more...]
State Budget Listening Session on March 10
Monday March 10, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Villard Square Library 5190 n 35th St Milwaukee, WI … [Read more...]
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Investing in Our Children Matters
By Senator Dora Drake Senate Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Chair of Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus This past week, Governor Evers outlined a budget proposal that provides a clear path to … [Read more...]
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Wisconsin Budget 2023: Tableau in Politique
By LaKeshia N. Myers Like sands in the hourglass, the last few days in the state capitol have been intense. With the state budget passing along party lines, the bill headed to the governor’s … [Read more...]