Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor School Students Want Safe Schools We have watched, in horror, as yet another mass shooting occurred in an American grade school. Without doubt, gun violence is one of the most unrelenting public health issues we face today. In the absence of adult leadership and consensus on how to […]
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Juvenile Corrections Can’t Wait
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Several years ago, I chaired the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Corrections. In that role, I hosted the first-ever Wisconsin “State of the Justice System” tour. The committee traveled the state hosting public hearings and receiving testimony from those on the frontline of services and the administration of […]
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State of the State: Walker Has Made It Worse
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor This Wednesday, Scott Walker stood in front of the state legislature to tout his accomplishments. I should have been paying attention, but my mind wandered back to last’s year’s message and what I said to the press immediately after it was over. I was immediately frustrated when it […]
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Walker Should Be Ashamed of His Inaction on Lincoln Hills
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor I guess I should be jumping for joy, but I am not. My feet are firmly planted in my frustration at the announcement of Governor Scott Walker that he may finally do something about Lincoln Hills Juvenile Correctional facility. It’s only taken about 6 years since a judge […]
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Re-Election Ploy, Pure and Simple
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Why hasn’t Scott Walker ever taken the time to visit the trouble plagued juvenile institutions (Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake) during his nearly eight years in office? Equally egregious is the fact that Walker has said he won’t go there before his second term ends in 12 […]
Wisconsin Makes Gains In Health Coverage
Census Data Shows Uninsured Rate Dropped To 5.7 Percent Last Year By Shamane Mills Wisconsin’s uninsured rate continues to go down. The U.S. Census Bureau reported the state’s uninsured rate last year dropped to 5.7 percent, meaning 323,000 Wisconsin residents went without health coverage in 2015. That number has steadily dropped since the Affordable Care […]
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The Hard Lesson of Republican Education Cuts
By Urban Media News “A good public education is the key to building a successful and prosperous life for our children, our grandchildren and people across our community. Despite this, Gov. Scott Walker and the Republicans who control our state legislature have put the education funds of our neighborhoods on the chopping block. Not only […]
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Trump Attacks Slain Soldiers Family after DNC Appearance
By Urban Media News Last week, Democrats gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to nominate Hillary Clinton as their candidate for President of the United States. Among the Democratic heavy hitters making their case most passionately for Hillary was First Lady Michelle Obama. Emphasizing the historic nature of her husband’s presidency, and of Mrs. Clinton’s nomination, Mrs. […]
Governor Walker Applauds the United Negro College Fund for Higher Education Efforts
Madison – Governor Scott Walker addressed attendees today in Madison at the inaugural United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Wisconsin Governor’s Luncheon. Hosted by UNCF, the luncheon conveys the importance of academic assistance programs to corporate sponsors and Wisconsin business leaders. “To develop the future leaders of Wisconsin, we need to provide them with a quality […]
Controversial Debt Buyers Get A Break Under New Wisconsin Law
Backers Say Law Creates Uniformity In Lawsuits But Critics Charge It Makes It Easier For Companies To Collect From Consumers by Bridgit Bowden Last summer, Sandra Goodwin was sued by Jefferson Capital Systems for $5,562 in overdue debt, but Goodwin had never heard of or done business with the company. “The paperwork said I was […]
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