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Lena Taylor
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Mask Up MKE: Yeah, I Said It!
Legislatively Speaking In the last few weeks, my office has received requests to “do everything within your power to stop mask mandates.” The requests have not been limited to my…
It’s Time for America to Pay What They Owe
Legislatively Speaking In 2019, then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, said “I don’t think reparations for something that happened 150 years ago for whom none of us currently living are responsible…
Child Tax Credit: A Game Changer
One of my favorite comedians is Lavelle Crawford. He has this pretty funny skit in which he says his mom would give him “the speech” before they entered the grocery…
Drug Paraphernalia or Life Saver?
Legislatively Speaking Drug abuse is not new. From morphine to “molly”, there have been any number of medical and illicit substances that have commanded our attention. We’ve been given a…
Given the Chance, Republicans Did as Little as Possible
Legislatively Speaking GOP Controlled Legislature Passes State Budget Riddled with Problems Every election cycle, we tell community members that elections have consequences. Whether you vote or not, you will be…
Culture vs. Business
Legislatively Speaking Wisconsin Senate Votes on Hair Braiding Bill Hairstyles come and go, but in all its forms, braids have withstood the test of time. Traced back to 3500 B.C.…
Ain’t Gonna Let No Body Turn Me Round
Legislatively Speaking Juneteenth Observance Goes National When I was in middle school, a television miniseries based on Alex Haley’s book “Roots” offered me the first visual exploration of the institution…
Doubling Down on the Big Lie
Legislatively Speaking Wisconsin GOP Moves Bad Voting Bills This week, Wisconsin Republicans doubled down on foolishness. Introducing legislation, holding hearings and voting on a number of bills that seek to…
Policing Reform Bills
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor A Chance to Get It Right on the Front End It’s estimated that more than 90% of law enforcement agencies in the U.S.…
Some Stand In The Gap, Others Stand In The Way
Legislatively Speaking Wisconsin Governor Calls for Special Session on Medicaid Expansion Frequently, I get asked “what’s the difference between Medicaid and Medicare?” Without fail, the next question is “Why do…