Dora Drake

Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Meets to Select 2025-2026 Officers

Wisconsin’s Gun Laws Get a ‘C’ Grade, Milwaukee Leaders Want That To Change

Despite being on a downward trend, the city has seen more than 100 homicides already this year

Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement

City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.

Capitol One’s $265 Billion Community Benefits Plan Could Be Game Changer

Plan linked to Capital One's proposed acquisition of Discover is why I support the merger.

New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students

Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.

Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries

Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.

Sequanna Taylor Wins Assembly District 11 Primary

County supervisor wins Assembly primary. Will run in general unopposed.

Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Dora Drake will replace Lena Taylor in Wisconsin State Senate.

Milwaukee Partisan Primary Election Results

A number of winner-take-all primaries on the ballot will reshape Milwaukee's legislative delegation.

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Dora Drake Wins Unusual Special Election

She'll serve remainder of Lena Taylor's term as state senator, but can't leave campaign trail.

Dora Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Drake wins first of two races to replace Lena Taylor. Election has attempted disruptions.

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.

New Election Commission Director Approved

Paulina Gutierrez has strong support of mayor, council president and commission staff.

State Elections Commission Allows Trump-Backed Congressional Candidate on Ballot

WEC says it cannot initiate its own investigation, sworn complaint needed to start probe.

Dora Drake Statement on Wisconsin Elections Commission Reaffirming Ballot Access

Representative LaKeshia Myers Considers Appeal of Wisconsin Election Commission Decision

Special Elections for State Senate, US House Are Complicated

New maps affect elections for 4th state Senate District and 8th US House District.

Sequanna Taylor Running for State Assembly

After years on county board, Taylor has seen how state laws greatly impact local issues.

Rick Banks launches campaign for 11th Assembly District

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

Dora Drake Announces Candidacy for the 4th Senate District

Bill Holds Back Students Who Miss More Than 30 Days of School

Policy from Speaker Vos's Task Force on Truancy would affect public and private schools.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Extends What the Constitution Means to Me By Heidi Schreck in the Stiemke Studio by One Week

Bipartisan Bills Reform Payday Loans

Average annual interest rate for payday loans in Wisconsin topped 850% in 2022.

Funding Power Gives GOP Victory in DEI Fight

Why regents, Democrats were defeated by Vos and Republicans.

UW Regents Backtrack, Take Republican DEI Deal

Regents vote to accept limits to DEI programs in return for pay raises for 34,000 employees and new engineering building.

UW Regents Schedule Do-Over Vote Wednesday on Deal With Republicans

Board narrowly rejected controversial deal Saturday on DEI, employee raises and engineering building.

Make the UW Board of Regents Meeting Open to the Public

Rep. Drake: 5 bills signed into law to make a better Wisconsin

Nonprofit executive and community advocate Sharlen Moore files for candidacy to serve residents of the 10th Aldermanic District

State Representative Dora Drake’s Statement regarding The Minority Teacher Loan Program & Resources for Minorities pursuing Higher Education

Legislative Democrats to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Promoting Safe and Strong Communities

Bipartisan Legislative Task Force Takes On Artificial Intelligence

Other task forces will address childhood obesity and human trafficking, Vos announces.

State Rep. Dora Drake Appointed Vice-Chair on the Speaker’s Task Force Regarding Truancy

Republicans Approve Gov. Evers’ Allocation of $32.6 Million More To Build Milwaukee Youth Prison

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Rep. Robyn Vining Re-introduces the Pregnancy Protection Act

‘WisBiz: The Show’ features Brad Bodden of Wisconsin Investment Partners angel network; coming events

Black History Month Resolution Passes Both State Houses

Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills

Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.

Milwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%

Gov. Evers proposes additional $33 million for Lincoln Hills replacement.

Despite Past Controversy, 2023 Black History Month Resolution Finds Bipartisan Support

In 2019, Republicans objected to a resolution honoring Milwaukee native Colin Kaepernick.

Caucus Kicks Off Black History Month

'Black history is American history,' says a member of the Legislative Black Caucus.

Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee

Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.

Rep. Drake Elected as Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Chair

Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen

New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.

State Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races

Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.

Evers Announces Milwaukee Site For Lincoln Hills Replacement

Replacement for troubled youth justice facility would be on city's northwest side.

Representative Drake Announces Her Candidacy for Re-Election

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Open Letter to the People of Ukraine

Evolve Church Has Cafe, Bucks Cachet

Pastor Kenneth Lock II, Bucks' team chaplain, building huge new home for growing church in old shopping center.

Legislature Passes Raft of Law Enforcement Bills

14 bills increase funding, restrict local control; some directly target Milwaukee.

Joint Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Capitol Insurrection

Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?

Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.

Big Changes Needed In Political Districts

Population changes in Madison, metro Milwaukee require redrawn legislative and congressional seats.

Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center

Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.

Workforce Investments Will Support Economic Recovery

Gov. Evers Recently Announced $130 million investment into workforce development.

Rep. Robyn Vining Applauds Wisconsin Equal Rights Amendment Introduction

Rep. Dora Drake: Statement about the Senate Anti-Mask Resolution

Your Guide to Down Ballot Races

Trump versus Biden isn't the only ballot item. Here's information on 13 other races across the county

Nine Election Takeaways

Big turnout, delayed votes, new faces in the Assembly and the Constitution Party.

Candidate List and Election Guide

Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.

Dora Drake Announces Her Candidacy for the 11th Wisconsin State Assembly District