Lena Taylor

100 current and former judges endorse Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Endorsements from across Wisconsin demonstrate broad judicial support for Taylor's commitment to justice for all

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

Gov. Evers Calls Special Elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Assembly Passage of AB 182

Relating to: Rental Readiness and AB 183-Relating to: Establishing and Operating Reentry Centers

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Introduces Legislation to Create an Office of Equity and Inclusion

Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein Announces Committee Reassignments

Senator Hesselbein Applauds Sen. Lena Taylor’s Appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Appoints Sen. Lena Taylor to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

Supervisor Coggs-Jones’ Invest in our Neighborhood Highway Clean-Up a Success

Molly Gena Wins Milwaukee Municipal Court Judge Election

Jodi for State Senate Announces First Round of Endorsements for Senate District 8

Longtime area resident also announces campaign manager

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

Perlick Corporation renovates facility in Milwaukee

Renovation will create 35 jobs, $11.5 million capital investment

Clergy Mandatory Reporting Bill Would Bring Justice, Accountability

You’re Invited: Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Virtual Forum

7-8:30 p.m., January 31, 2022, on Zoom

Civic Partnership to Present Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Forum February 9th at Turner Hall Ballroom

Event hosted by the Pabst Theater Group, Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com, Listen MKE and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Taylor Statement on Off-Duty Officer Shooting

State Senator and Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Lena Taylor statement

Taylor Turned In Nomination Papers

Taylor Announces She’s “In” for Mayoral Bid

Taylor Suspends Lt. Governor Campaign

Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Adopted by County Board

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Resolution Supporting Fentanyl Testing Strip Legalization Advances

Kerr Shows Temperament, Judgement to Lead the Department of Public Instruction

Rep. Bowen, Sen. Taylor Celebrate Passage of Shorewood Tax Increment District Extension for Affordable Housing

“A Down Payment on an Inclusive Future for Shorewood”

Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorses its second wave of candidates

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

Legislators Decry Racially Insensitive Actions at Wauwatosa Anytime Fitness

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Letter to Attorney Generals

Milwaukee Mayor and Wisconsin Supreme Court Debates on WISN 12 Cancelled

Health safety concerns amid COVID-19 pandemic prompt decision

Important Debates in Three Key Races to Air Live on WISN 12

Milwaukee County Executive, Milwaukee Mayor, and Wisconsin Supreme Court

Representative LaKeshia Myers Issues Statement Regarding Governor Evers’ Signing of Act 84

Slow To Question, Slow To Respond

"The lack of leadership, at the highest level of city government, continues to frustrate Milwaukee residents."

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Legislators for Doubling Down on Failed Policies that Weaken Public Safety

Assembly Health Committee Fails to Act on Sexual Assault Kit Legislation

Senator Taylor calls for Barrett to resign over confusion and mismanagement of Fire and Police Commission

Police community relations continue to deteriorate and there is a serious lack of transparency with the FPC and no real dialogue between the board, executive director and the people of Milwaukee.

Team Taylor Welcomes Tom To The 2020 Mayoral Race

We are in crisis and I am calling upon every person in the city to join me in the movement to better serve Milwaukee!

Statement from the Barrett for Milwaukee Campaign: Lena Taylor’s Misinformation Campaign

Statement by Patrick Guarasci, Senior Advisor at Barrett for Milwaukee

The Devastating Results of Residency Law Change

Under Barrett's watch, too many city employees moved out to the suburbs, and even outside of Milwaukee county.

Rep. Considine on Hemp Bill Passing the Assembly

This legislation updates state law regarding hemp, and creates more certainty for hemp producers, processors, and consumers in Wisconsin.

It’s time to Hold Lawmakers Accountable for Votes on Education

SOS Wauwatosa calls on legislators to provide adequate school aids.

Time’s Up Tom Barrett

"Tom is ineffective."

Senator Taylor Continues To Bring Attention to High Levels of Lead and its Connection to Violence

The city of Milwaukee must aggressively work to reduce lead exposure in our kids if we want to move forward and improve the safety of our communities.

Sen. Taylor Calls for Focus on Violence Prevention

"I’m grateful to see Governor Evers amplify the concerns of the people of this state regarding the issue of gun violence."

Senator Lena Taylor Response on Chris Abele not seeking re-election

"It is flattering to hear people mention my name as a candidate for County Executive; however, I am laser-focused on fighting for the people of the City of Milwaukee."

Senator Taylor’s Statement on Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings

"The absence of his voice, on key issues impacting this nation, will certainly be felt."

Rep. Robyn Vining Backs Extreme Risk Protection Order Legislation

"I stand with Governor Evers, Attorney General Kaul, and my colleagues in support of extreme risk laws, as we continue to work towards a safer Wisconsin, one with less tragedies caused by gun violence."

Democrats Announce Extreme Risk Protection Order Legislation to Prevent Suicide and Gun Violence

Gov. Evers, Attorney General Kaul join Rep. Sargent and Sen. Taylor in supporting extreme risk protection orders

Marquette to co-host the Sickle Cell Empowerment Conference Sept. 7

Dr. Dora Clayton-Jones, assistant professor of nursing at Marquette, will host the event with pastors Melva Henderson and Ervin Henderson.

Sen. Taylor and Mothers Against Gun Violence Partner to Educate during National Life Insurance Month

"We want to educate our community, so families can be prepared."

Celebrating the Life of Quanita ‘Tay’ Jackson

"Tay was a talented rapper and vocalist who used her art to spread a message of love and light."

Bill Outlawing Sexual Contact While In Custody Moves Forward

"In an ideal world, we would not need to create a law that makes it illegal for a member of law enforcement to have sex with a person in their custody and completely at their mercy."

Realities of Anti-Shackling Bill Evoke Emotion

Shackling is the practice of using chains to restrain pregnant women, during labor and after delivery.

Rep. Anderson Introduces Legislation to Create a Statewide Fund for Victims of Gun Violence

"The unfortunate reality is that victims of gun violence have no legal recourse."

Dem. Legislators Introduce Unlock the Vote Package

"Casting a vote is a civil right and is an essential component of our democracy."

Duffy’s Attacks Are Misplaced

"Like so many other men in the Republican party, Duffy found it easier to verbally attack women in Congress than to stand up to Donald Trump."

Too Many Unanswered Questions on Upcoming ICE Raids

“Donald Trump has a track record of moving first and asking the relevant questions later. That has proven to be a failed strategy every time.”

Senator Taylor Questions Supreme Court Decision

"This sets an awful precedent."

Senator Taylor Reflects on Juneteenth Day

"So, as we commemorate word of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reaching the last enslaved people in this nation, we still have to question exactly what freedom looks like for African-Americans, today."

Senator Taylor Pushes Juvenile Corrections Reform

"I’ve been calling for something to be done about Lincoln Hills for years."

Event to mark placing of plaque to remember fallen officer

"Officer Irvine was killed in the line of duty while working to protect the citizens of the City of Milwaukee..."

Taylor Sexual Contact by Law Enforcement Officer Bill Receives Diverse Support

"I am thankful for the law enforcement agencies that agreed with the legislation and my colleagues that have helped to champion its merits."

Senator Taylor’s Statement on “Lunch Shaming” Bill

"No child in a Wisconsin public school should be denied a lunch or be offered a lesser quality meal due to an outstanding lunch balance."

Gov. Evers Announces Staff Appointments for Governor’s Office in Milwaukee

Dr. Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams will serve as the Milwaukee Director, Edwin Huertas will serve as the Milwaukee Deputy Director, and Revelle Williams will serve as the Milwaukee Constituent Services Manager.

Senator Taylor Address Racist Images Involving UW-Oshkosh Students

"It is good to see such a quick response to the overnight incident of racist and vile images that surfaced near the UW-Oshkosh campus."

Senator Taylor Acknowledges Clean Communities Week

Senator Taylor looks forward to the week’s remaining events including Thursday’s Hemp Small Business and Financing Session with State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #19 Relating to the Creation of the Committee to Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Wisconsin’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment

Gov. Evers today designated Mrs. Kathy Evers as the Chairwoman of the Executive Committee.

Growing Opportunities Act Introduced to Reinforce Expanding Hemp Industry

Bi-partisan Authors Optimistic about Crop’s Future

Gov. Evers Moves Forward on Plans to Close Lincoln Hills

"We are committed to getting kids out of Lincoln Hills and closer to home as soon as we safely and responsibly can."

Taylor Refutes GOP’s Censorship of Black History Honorees

"Republicans like Assembly Speaker Vos and Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald set us back today."

Foxconn Played Walker and Republican Leadership

Deal’s Constant Changes Doesn’t Bode Well for Wisconsin Workers

Senator Taylor Believes GOP Are Taking Career Ending Votes

"I urge the people of Wisconsin to continue to push back on this outrageous disregard of voter’s wishes."

Senator Taylor Says Trump to Blame for Bomb Scares

Trump is reckless and dangerous, and the chickens are coming home to roost.

Senator Taylor Supports Delay of Kavanaugh Final Confirmation

"Although I wish Senator Flake had taken a bolder stance, I’m hopeful that his request is taken seriously by Republican Leadership and members of the Senate."

Youth Justice Milwaukee Calls for More Community Input at Department of Corrections Community Meeting on Plans for Lincoln Hills Closure

YJM continued to advocate for alternatives to locked-door facilities while investing in close-to-home programs like mentoring and job training.

Senator Taylor Responds to Walker’s Twitter Rant, “We Need Leadership, Not a Twitter Fight.”

"So Governor Walker didn’t have time to defend Harley-Davidson, but he has time to blow dog whistles."

City Attorney Shifts Blame to Sterling Brown

"The comments from City Attorney Langley are troubling."

Senator Taylor Responds to Governor’s Exorbitant Use of Taxpayer Money

"Seriously, it doesn’t get more hypocritical than this."

Scott Walker, Wisconsin’s Incarceration Governor

"As an elected official you don’t get to pick and choose which constituents you care about and which you don’t."

The Collective PAC Endorses Mahlon Mitchell for Governor of Wisconsin

Today’s endorsement joins Mahlon Mitchell’s growing list of support.

Senator Taylor Respondes to Milwaukee Brewer Josh Hader’s Offensive Tweets

"The ten-year old social media posts that have recently surfaced by Josh Hader are incredibly offensive."

Senator Taylor Questions Well-being of Immigrant Children

"I'm deeply concerned that some of the children who have been dragged away from their loved ones may have been detained in our state."

Andy Gronik: “Lena Taylor Suits Up and Shows Up For Her Constituents”

"She is a dedicated and hard working public servant."

Taylor Responds to Employee Claim

"The complaint was made by a disgruntled employee, who was both unable and, in some instances unwilling to meet the requirements of the Madison based position..."

Sen. Taylor Statement On Wells Fargo Police Report

"I strongly object to the nature and characterization of my visit to a Wells Fargo Bank branch."

The Intersection of Guns and Race

Taylor Concerned About Guns in School Given Racial Disparities

ACT II Programming Returns to Milwaukee Repertory Theater as Part of Until The Flooed Production

With Community Guest Responders and Facilitated Dialogues Lead by the Zeidler Center For Public Discussion

Walker’s Road to Nowhere

"Who’s going to protect us from Walker’s raids?"

“Until The Flood” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater March 13 – April 22

Until The Flood explores the reactions of the St. Louis region to the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Welfare Reform a Morally Cruel Campaign Distraction

"These bills do not address the issues that Governor Walker continues to neglect."

Taylor and Bipartisan Legislators Introduce Juvenile Corrections Bill

"I am glad that what I have repeatedly said and advocated for in past years regarding juvenile corrections is finally getting traction from my colleagues."

Sen. Taylor, Bipartisan Legislators, Introduce Bill to Fund Suicide Prevention Text Hotline

“Wisconsin’s suicide rate has increased between 2005 and 2015, and the suicide rate among teens has doubled between 2007 and 2015,” said Senator Lena Taylor.

Walker Renews Call to Gut Services

Reign of neglect continues, from juveniles to the disabled – no one is safe

House Speaker Ryan’s Unfortunate and Unhelpful Career Hits Rock Bottom

"Unfortunate and unhelpful are hardly the appropriate words House Speaker Ryan should have used to describe the latest in a series of rampant racist remarks made by the 45th President."

Taylor Congratulates Wisconsin Hero Barb Bigalke For Her Suicide Awareness Work

"I want to say thank you to Barb and everyone at the Center for Suicide Awareness."

Flynn Departure Creates New Opportunities

"Chief Flynn, your service has been appreciated, but it is time to move on."

Walker a Day Late and Dollar Short on Juvenile Corrections

"As usual, the governor is a day late and a dollar short on helping Wisconsin’s most vulnerable populations."

Felesia Martin Announces key endorsements

I am humbled by the outpouring of community support for my candidacy.

Three Taylor Bills Become Law

The bills pertain to the areas of sex trafficking and patronization of an individual engaged in sex work.

Walker Accepts $3 Billion Liability, Rejects Accountability

"Giving WEDC the keys to the largest state giveaway to a foreign company in U.S. history is irresponsible and inappropriate."