Lena Taylor serves in the Wisconsin State Senate.
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The Legacy of Elijah Cummings
The late congressman’s career dramatizes how far black people have come in America.
Oct 19th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Senate Targets Governor’s Veto Power
Pushes constitutional amendment to limit partial veto. Legal group WILL will pursue Supreme Court review.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Bill Caps Student Fees For UW System Athletics
Makes university building projects difficult to fund and reduces athletic funding at UWM
Oct 8th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Zielinski for Mayor Bus Ads Debut
21 MCTS buses now highlight Tony Zielinski's campaign for mayor.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Feds Award $5.6 Million for Lead Abatement
42-month grant can be used for paint and soil abatement in affected homes.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Push Ex-Offender Voting Rights
Resolution calls for restoring the voting rights of people on parole or probation.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Ashanti Hamilton Ends Mayoral Bid
Common Council president will run for reelection to his council seat.
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Seeks Payments From Unwed Fathers
State among few with birth cost recovery program. Senate bill expands program.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Tom Barrett’s Black Voter Challenge
His support solid in black community. But 2020 could be different.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Eugene Kane
Hamilton Could Still Run for Mayor
Common Council president once again promises an announcement "pretty soon."
Sep 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Lena Taylor Announces Run for Mayor
"We need leadership and an office that is not corrupt," she declares.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Unanimous Senate Committee Vote on Hemp Bill
Bipartisan bill would make pilot program for growing hemp in the state permanent.
Sep 1st, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy
The Mishaps of Mandela Barnes
The state’s first black lieutenant governor has a target on his back.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Eugene Kane
Should Barrett Worry About Reelection?
Another easy win seems certain. Which may not be so good for Milwaukee.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Group Wants Lena Taylor for Mayor
Mysterious group holding mayoral fundraiser for her. But Taylor wants nothing to do with it.
Aug 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Dem Lawmakers Push Bill to Tax Guns
Revenue from tax would provide services to gun-crime victims.
Aug 9th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Democratic Legislators Push For Child Victims Act
Bill would remove time limits for bringing civil actions in sexual assault cases.
Aug 8th, 2019 by Laurel White
America Needs “Red Flag Laws”
Laws would allow judges to prohibit a person from having or buying firearms in certain circumstances.
Aug 8th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Legislators Urge New Strategy on Budget
Stung by Republican cuts in funds to Milwaukee, city-based legislators search for new approach.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Democratic Bill Allows Felons to Vote
They "pay taxes, pay rent, own homes” and should be able to vote, Sen. Taylor argues.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Laurel White
The County’s Queen of Hemp
Why Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez is pushing so hard for county to grow hemp.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Will Lena Taylor Run for Mayor?
Group attempting to draft Democratic Senator to run in crowded field.
May 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
St. Joseph Hospital’s Future Raises Questions
Here are the key issues in the controversy.
Apr 27th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Could The County Clone Hemp Plants?
Report on county growing hemp is not positive. But expert says the study all wrong.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Barrett Blasted on Infant Mortality Grant
African-American led organizations say Mayor, Kowalik killed their effort to get grant.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators Push Child Support, Custody Changes
Legislative Study Committee proposes 11 bills to change how judges handle divorce, paternity issues.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Asked for Help,“Nobody Would Listen”
Death of an inmate in Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility raises grave safety concerns.
Mar 23rd, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
6 Things to Know About Lincoln Hills
A primer on how state’s youth prisons will be changed. Or not.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Evers Wants Pay Hike for Corrections Officers
Aims to reduce staff shortage with more competitive pay.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Laurel White
Republicans and Colin Kaepernick
Legislators opposition to honoring the NFL star is part of an ugly, historic pattern.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Senators, Too, Resist Honoring Kaepernick
They remove Milwaukee native and former NFL star from black history resolution, but won’t say why.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
33 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?
Nov 7th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
All the Election Data You Want
It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.
Aug 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
U.S. Supreme Court Nears Decision on Wisconsin Redistricting Case
Ruling could impact the nation’s elections and democracy for decades.
Jun 2nd, 2018 by Cathleen Draper
A State MPS Reform Proposal. Again
Scott Walker joins a list of governors and others who’ve proposed reforms.
May 21st, 2018 by Steven Walters
Lena Taylor Against the World
Democratic legislator’s press conference was a declaration of war -- against everybody.
May 10th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Taylor Dropped From Legislature’s Top Committee
Her own party’s leader removes state Sen. Lena Taylor pending probe of dispute with staff.
May 9th, 2018 by Laurel White
Vukmir’s Prison Bill Dies in State Senate
Would have jailed 1,800 more people per year at annual cost of $57 million.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
New Federal Program Could Help City
Opportunity Zones law allows tax incentives for distressed areas.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Elliot Hughes
Bill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies
Too much opposition from many state groups.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Teen Art Exhibit Hits at Sex Trafficking
Student art spreads awareness of major problem in city.
Feb 19th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj
The Rise of Reckless Driving
Vehicles speeding, running red lights causing more deaths, hit-and-run accidents.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Elliot Hughes
Senate “Hatchet Job” Removes Haas, Bell
What did they do wrong? “I have no idea,” Fitzgerald admits, but demands firings.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Women’s March Brings Thousands Downtown
As one attendee puts it, “the stakes are too high, I can’t stay home.”
Jan 22nd, 2018 by Laura Thompson
GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Grad Students Oppose GOP Tax Plan
Rally unites UWM and Marquette students, who say plan makes grad school unaffordable.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Brad Poling
North Side Leaders Plead for Safe Driving
Reckless driving is plaguing the North Side, community leaders say.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
Inner City Community Garden Expands
“We Got This” youth group acquires Borchert Field lots, will add fruit trees.
Aug 8th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Beyond Sherman Park
Community takes stock of central city a year after unrest. Discussion to air on PBS Aug. 10
Aug 3rd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Governor’s Race Influences Budget
Joint Finance Democrats raise issues that could be used against Walker.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents
Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Barrett Sells Milwaukee to GOP
City has reinvented itself, deserves greater investment from state, he argues.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Legislators Could Trim Walker Budget
Does governor expect them to throw out his bag of goodies?
Feb 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Walker Will Crack Down On Welfare
Food stamps will be much harder to get. Democrats ask, will kids be affected?
Jan 30th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Muni Court “Warrant Withdrawal” Draws Thousands
Special one-day clemency program a success, but treatment of indigent questioned.
Dec 20th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Offering a Clean Slate
Community Re-Entry & Expungement Summit offers to help non-violent felons finds work, housing and opportunity.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
The Battle Over Charter Schools
NAACP declares opposition and is criticized by charter supporters like Howard Fuller.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
19 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the candidates, behind the scenes. who won, who lost?
Aug 10th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Democratic Family Feuds
Eight Democratic legislators face primary challengers, but not one GOP legislator does.
Jun 6th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Walker Gets Sued Yet Again
For most partisan gerrymandering in history. Senate Bill 163 would reform the process.
Jun 5th, 2016 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Can Violence Reduction Program Work?
Milwaukee one of 10 cities chosen for federal program, but may not address root causes, critics say.
Mar 17th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien
Youth Tell DOJ About Police Abuse
Department of Justice listening sessions here suggest Milwaukee has problems.
Mar 10th, 2016 by Jimmy Gutierrez
Obama Touts ACA Success, Slams Walker
President's visit here hails Obamacare's success, bashes Walker for obstructing increased coverage.
Mar 5th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Where Can Former Sex Offenders Go?
Restrictive city law often leaves them nowhere to live, many are becoming homeless.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
The Soaring Cost of Gun Violence
Estimated annual cost in Wisconsin is $2.9 billion, or $508 per person.
Dec 6th, 2015 by Sean Kirkby
21% of Gas Tax Will Go to Repay Debt
Debt level has doubled in a decade, yet legislators approve plan.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Chris Larson’s War Against Abele
State senator running for county executive blasts Abele with personal attacks, will divide Democrats.
Oct 15th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
A Shelter For Women Caught in Sex Trade
Grateful Girls Safe Haven helps prostitutes and those targeted by human trafficking.
Oct 1st, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic
Black City Residents Not Sold on NBA Arena
African American leaders who support it face skepticism from constituents.
Jul 30th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Bucks Arena Will Need Democratic Support
But which Democrats are likely to back it?
Jul 6th, 2015 by Steven Walters
How to Design a Public Space
Officials meet with residents about proposed greenway, and the citizens’ suggestions are a surprise.
Jun 26th, 2015 by Susan Nusser
Crunch Time for Bucks Arena Deal
Joint Finance Committee needs nine of 16 members to approve it. That could be tough.
Jun 15th, 2015 by Steven Walters
No Christmas In May For Republicans
Tax collections haven’t risen so GOP lawmakers may have to swallow Walker budget cuts they opposed.
May 11th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Who Will Lead the Democratic Party?
Five candidates seek the difficult job of trying to revive the minority party in Wisconsin.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Steven Walters
New Park Impacts Neighborhood
Gillespie Park, at 14th and Wright, is outgrowth of neighborhood anti-crime effort.
Mar 18th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Waupun Prison Guards Accused of Abusing Dozens of Inmates
Many of prisoners are from Milwaukee; critics call for an investigation. Part 1 of a series.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
John Chisholm Crushes Sheriff Clarke
The sheriff takes some pot shots at DA, only to get mowed down, in an entertaining -- and very revealing -- exchange.
Jun 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Running For Good Food
Growing Power's 5K run supports organization and combats urban food deserts.
May 20th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Why the Huge Support for Shot Spotters?
Legislature votes 132-1 to expand Milwaukee program monitoring gunshots.
Apr 7th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Why Didn’t Chisholm Go After Democrats?
Republicans say the John Doe probe proves bias. So does the federal suit against DA. Are they right?
Mar 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Campaign Season Kicks Off
Politicos flock to Jon Richards fundraiser, and judicial candidate Janet C. Protasiewicz's event.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Will Walker Veto Bill on Schools Using Indian Names?
He offers sympathy to both sides while reiterating his goal for job growth.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
20 Years of Urban Farming
Will Allen and Growing Power celebrate two decades an an international leader in the field.
Dec 16th, 2013 by Maria Corpus
WNOV Expands Talk Radio Show
The city's only talk radio station serving a largely-black audience provides an alternative to Charlie Sykes.
Nov 15th, 2013 by Tom Momberg
Shocking Conditions at the Courthouse
Court Commissioner Barry Slagle electrocuted in scary, unreported incident at courthouse.
Sep 19th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Schools Want Earlier Start Date
MPS and other districts say it would improve student achievement, but tourism industry opposes change.
Sep 17th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
No Country for Black Men
New study shows Wisconsin leads the nation in black incarceration, with a shockingly high rate. Why?
Apr 25th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Not-So-Straight Story
Journal Sentinel coverage of county board downsizing misleads folks on both sides of issue.
Feb 19th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Pizza and the Park East
Pizza Man and The Couture win approvals and a Park East hotel is also likely to be okayed.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
The Rise of Chris Larson
Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?
Nov 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Will State Screw Milwaukee?
Expert condemns state for switching Milwaukee’s foster care funding to help other counties.
Aug 31st, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Did the State Screw Talgo?
The train company's stunned CEO blasts Wisconsin for breaching its contract “like a Third World country.”
May 31st, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Taxi Cab Medallion Bill Passes Assembly
The City of Milwaukee is working on state legislation to allow the City to profit from the sale of additional taxi cab permits (to be called medallions) and address the perceived shortage of taxi cabs in the city. Currently under Wisconsin law, permit and license fees can not exceed the cost to issue said permits. This gives the Common Council and Mayor little incentive to raise the cap on the number of permits (currently capped at the seemingly random number of 321 since 1992), despite the fact that the permits are changing hands in the private market for between $80,000 to $150,000.
Feb 22nd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
South Shore Listening Session Recap
Following the veto of Milwaukee County transit sales tax by Governor Doyle, Representative Christine Sinicki, Senate Jeff Plale, and Representative Jon Richards held a listening session at the South Shore Park Pavilion.
Jul 9th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Doyle Vetoes Milwaukee County Sales Tax for Transit
When the budget finally made it to his desk, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle used his extensive veto powers in a lot of ways. The most significant of which was arguably the line-item veto of the Milwaukee Transit Authority and the proposed 0.65% sales tax increase for Milwaukee County. Doyle did not veto SERTA, the authority which is to run the KRM commuter rail line, and the $18 rental car tax. This veto puts back on the drawing board Doyle's proposal for a three-county sales tax to fund the KRM and bus service in Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee Counties, while at the same time not delaying the KRM development process.
Jul 2nd, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
KRM and RTA Update
The Wisconsin state budget is now at a point where it will go to a conference committee after the Senate approved their version of the budget yesterday. The conference committee will reconcile the difference between the Assembly and Senate versions, and send the budget off to Governor Doyle. Doyle will then use his line-item veto power on certain language he doesn't like, and Wisconsin have a budget.
Jun 18th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
RTA Passes Joint Finance Committee
The Regional Transit Authority passed the Joint Finance Committee this morning at 2:17 a.m., but not in a very regional way.
May 1st, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Make a Difference, Help the RTA
The Regional Transit Authority, a solution to Milwaukee’s transit woes that we’ve advocated before, is coming down to the wire in the halls of the state capitol. For the plan to move forward it needs to be included in the state budget, and for that to happen it needs to be approved by the Joint Finance Committee. The Joint Finance Committee will vote on the matter on Thursday. The matter is anything but a done deal, and your support is turning a few votes. Please make a call Wednesday if you have the chance. Even if it’s just a one second “vote for the RTA on Thursday”, it’ll make a difference. Please call, your city needs you. Senator John Lehman (Racine) especially needs to hear from you! (608) 266-1832 (866) 615-7510, Fax (608) 267-6793, Sen.Lehman@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 7882, Madison, 53707 Representative Cory Mason (Racine) (608) 266-0634, Rep.Mason@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 8953, Madison, 53708 Representative Robin Vos (Racine) 888 534-0063, 608 282-3663 fax, rep.vos@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 8953, Madison, 53708 Representative Pedro Colon (Milwaukee) 888 534-0008, 608 282-3608 fax, rep.colon@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 8952, Madison, 53708 Representative Tamara Grigsby (Milwaukee) 888 534-0018, 608 282-3618 fax, rep.grigsby@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 8952, Madison, 53708 Senator Lena Taylor (Milwaukee) 608 266-5810, 608 267-2353 fax, sen.taylor@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 7882, Madison, 53707 Senator Alberta Darling (Milwaukee) 608 266-5830, 608 267-0588 fax, sen.darling@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 7882, Madison, 53707 [Full disclosure, Jeramey is a member of the RTA Steering Committee and a passionate advocate for the efficiencies of mass transit.]
Apr 28th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
