Senator Johnson Responds to Charges against Waupun Correctional Institution Staff
Jun 6th, 2024
Republicans Fail to Prioritize the Safety of Wisconsinites
“It’s time for Republicans to prioritize the safety of Wisconsinites.”
Nov 7th, 2019Congress Must Protect the DSH Program
Program created by President Reagan provides funds to hospitals to offset costs for providing care to the uninsured.
Aug 7th, 2019Governor’s Budget Creates an Economy that Works for Everyone
"Hardworking Wisconsin families deserve decent wages and workplace fairness."
Apr 4th, 2019Governor’s Budget Makes Critical Investments in our Public Schools
"After years of underfunding from Republican lawmakers, the governor has put our children’s future and the needs of our local schools first."
Apr 3rd, 2019Statement on Tragic Loss of Milwaukee Police Officer
"Today my heart, thoughts and prayers are with the Milwaukee Police Department as they mourn the loss of one of their own, for the third time in less than a year."
Feb 6th, 2019Senator LaTonya Johnson Appointed to Joint Finance Committee
"It is an incredible honor and privilege to be appointed to the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee."
May 8th, 2018Special Session Bills Not the Way to Support Families
The bottom line is that denying basic necessities to people who are trying to provide for themselves and their families, through costly administrative hurdles, is not the Wisconsin our elected leaders should be creating.
Jan 31st, 2018Bipartisan ‘Green Alert’ Bill Passes State Senate
"The bill passed by the Senate today, known as the Corey Adams Searchlight Act, gives us the tools we need to offer aid when a veteran goes missing."
Jan 23rd, 2018Sen. LaTonya Johnson statement on new health clinic in Milwaukee
"I will always be proud to say that I am a Planned Parenthood patient..."
Oct 6th, 2017Bi-partisan Corey Adams Searchlight Act Would Create “Green Alert” to Help Find Missing At-Risk Veterans
This bill is supported by the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the VFW.
Oct 5th, 2017Sen. LaTonya Johnson Statement on Senate Passage of State Budget
Wisconsin State Senator LaTonya Johnson (D – Milwaukee) made the following statement regarding passage of the 2017-2019 state budget by the Wisconsin State Senate
Sep 17th, 2017Sen. LaTonya Johnson’s Juvenile Justice Reform Signed Into Law
"“It’s far past time that we get serious about reforming our juvenile correctional system."
Aug 2nd, 2017Sen. LaTonya Johnson Statement on Lincoln Hills Federal Court Ruling
"The crisis at Lincoln Hills affecting children, families, and workers has gone on for far too long under the neglectful watch of Gov. Walker’s administration."
Jun 23rd, 2017Sen. LaTonya Johnson Statement on Verdict in Fatal Shooting of Sylville Smith
"Today, I urge Milwaukee to support Sylville’s family by remembering his life through peaceful, non-violent acts that strengthen our community."
Jun 21st, 2017Sen. LaTonya Johnson Statement on Congressional Baseball Practice Shooting
"My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to those injured and affected by the tragic act of violence this morning."
Jun 14th, 2017Dayton Opposes Walker Approach
Gov. Walker killed paid sick days. Gov. Dayton of Minnesota won’t.
May 24th, 2017Wisconsin Republicans Remove Child Labor Protections
"This legislation effectively prioritizes cheap child labor over parental oversight and positive outcomes for our youth."
May 10th, 2017Sen. LaTonya Johnson’s Juvenile Justice Reform Moves Forward
2017 Senate Bill 35 was overwhelmingly approved by the full Wisconsin State Senate.
Mar 7th, 2017Sen. LaTonya Johnson Urges Walker Not to Punish Wisconsin Children and Families in Need
“We must treat people with dignity and respect and provide them with real opportunities if we actually want to improve crisis-level poverty in Wisconsin...”
Jan 23rd, 2017Sen. LaTonya Johnson Appointed to Wisconsin Center District Board
"I look forward to working with members of the board and stakeholders throughout the community to strengthen Milwaukee's economy, workers, and neighborhoods."
Jan 19th, 2017Sen. Johnson Statement on State of the State Address
“The absence of any mention of Milwaukee in Gov. Walker’s State of the State speech speaks volumes to the absence of his leadership on the real problems our communities face every day.”
Jan 10th, 2017LaTonya Johnson Sworn in as Wisconsin State Senator
Highlights vision for Wisconsin’s 6th Senate District, Announces committee assignments
Jan 3rd, 2017Rep. Johnson & Rep. Goyke Joint Statement Regarding Events In Milwaukee
Together Rep. Goyke and Rep. Johnson pledge to continue to work together to help heal the community.
Aug 15th, 2016Community and Labor organizations endorse LaTonya Johnson for Senate
“I am honored to have received the endorsements of the Milwaukee Teachers Education Association, Wisconsin Education Association Council, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals,” said LaTonya Johnson.
Jul 25th, 20164 bills signed into law to promote healthy, safe adoptions in Wisconsin
The Adoption Protection Package focuses on crisis prevention, pre-adoptive training requirements, access to post-adoptive resources, and implements safeguards for children adopted from other states and countries.
Apr 25th, 2016New Law Grants CHIPS Protections to Child Trafficking Victims
The law aligns Wisconsin with the federal Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act.
Apr 25th, 2016Rep. LaTonya Johnson Announces Endorsement of Mayor Tom Barrett
“I wholeheartedly offer my support and endorsement of LaTonya Johnson’s candidacy for the 6th Senate District,” said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
Apr 21st, 2016LaTonya Johnson Announces Candidacy for State Senate
State Representative to run for Wisconsin’s 6th Senate District
Mar 1st, 2016Abortion-obsessed Republicans Choose Politics over Wisconsin Women’s Health
“Assembly Bill 310 recklessly jeopardizes health care access to the 336,000 Wisconsin women who are in need of affordable reproductive health care.”
Sep 24th, 2015Republicans Again Trying to Distract from Harmful Budget, Lagging Economy
Rep. Johnson responds to GOP’s 20-week abortion ban bill
May 7th, 2015