Rep. Taylor Highlights “Kids First” K-12 Education Package to Strengthen Wisconsin Schools and Support Homeowners

Milwaukee, WI – Today, Representative Sequanna Taylor (D-11) joined state and education leaders to announce the rollout of the “Kids First” K-12 Education package, a comprehensive initiative designed to ensure Wisconsin students have the resources they need while easing the burden on local taxpayers. Representative Taylor released the following statement:

“I was a union president, state and national leader who advocated, and still do, for public schools, and for the belief that every child should have access to quality public education regardless of zip code, race, religion, or background. For 30 years, Wisconsin Republicans have starved our public schools of the funding they need, forcing communities to raise property taxes through referendum after referendum just to keep the lights on. This package supports students, sustains public schools, and gives Wisconsin taxpayers the transparency they deserve.

“As an educator of nearly two decades, I went to MPS, my children went to MPS, I worked for MPS, I was on the school board for MPS, I am MPS. When the state provides its fair share of funding, communities are less reliant on local taxpayers to fund basic school operations. This bill is good for our kids, and it’s good for Wisconsin homeowners.

“With the ‘Kids First’ package, we’re not just funding schools, but we’re investing in the future of every Wisconsin child, protecting families’ wallets, and building a state where every student has the opportunity to thrive. This is how we put kids first, and this is how we build a stronger Wisconsin for all.”

The “Kids First” package aims to reverse this trend by providing sustainable funding for students, supporting public schools, and ensuring taxpayers have the transparency they deserve.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.