Compiled by Courier Staff It’s no secret that Wisconsin is in poor economic shape. Recent numbers indicate that the state is 38th in private sector job growth in the last two years. Despite … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report – Is Labor the New Civil Rights Struggle?
By State Representative Leon D. Young Make no mistakes about it, America is far from being a colorblind, classless society. Contrary to the erroneous notion held by too many in our midst, … [Read more...]
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Gwen Moore supports bipartisan spending bill
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI- 04) voted in support of the omnibus appropriations bill that provides $1.1 trillion in funding for the 2014 fiscal … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – Assisting community businesses
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation was created in 2011, replacing the former Department of Commerce to assist the development of business in our … [Read more...]
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50 years since LBJ’s War on Poverty: A New Battle Cry
By Congresswoman Gwen Moore Unfortunately, many Americans live on the outskirts of hope--some because of their poverty, and some because of their color, and all too many because of both. Our … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report – An absolute disgrace
By State Representative, Leon D. Young Let me commence by wishing everyone a Happy New Year. But, for far too many in our midst, 2014 has already been unduly harsh and portends to be even … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking – A New Year’s commitment
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Now that the new year of 2014 is upon us, I think it is important to reflect on the progress our community has made and look toward the future. It has now been 147 … [Read more...]
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A New Year’s Revolution
Jarett Fields ER Room Black elected officials in Wisconsin have seen their numbers decrease in recent years. Not only have numbers decreased, their political influence also has been … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report – Countdown to Obamacare
By State Representative, Leon D. Young The Affordable Health Care Act, known derisively as Obamacare in most Republican circles, has now morphed into a game of political spin. Republicans … [Read more...]
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Child Watch: Extend Emergency Unemployment Insurance
By Marian Wright Edelman NNPA Columnist In the last few days of the year, most Americans are wrapping up their holiday celebrations and pondering the promise of 2014. But millions of … [Read more...]
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