Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Announces Statewide Listening Tour to Create a Black Policy Agenda
MADISON– Yesterday on UpFront, Senator Dora Drake announced the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus is launching a statewide listening tour. This comes following the passing of the biennial state budget and concerns shared by Black Wisconsinites. The members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus have released the following statement:
“For decades Black Wisconsinites have expressed a clear desire for policy that can positively impact the lives of our community to create both economic opportunity and independence. However, our community’s top priorities and critical needs have been sidelined time and time again due to shenanigans in Madison. Black Wisconsinites need fully funded public schools, affordable child care, healthcare and the general cost of living without the fear of racism or the questioning of our merits.
As members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, we believe that many Wisconsinites share many of the same concerns. This statewide tour will center Black voices in the legislative process so that we can build a Black policy agenda that bridges that gap between all corners of Wisconsin and demonstrates to our communities that this caucus is standing and fighting for you.”
The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus is made up of 10 members of the State Senate and Assembly—the most in its history—with multiple members holding leadership roles in both chambers. Members of the caucus will host four town halls in Milwaukee, Madison, Racine and Green Bay over the next two months:
- September 15th, Green Bay Wisconsin
- September 16th, Racine Wisconsin
- September 22nd, Madison Wisconsin
- October 2nd, Milwaukee Wisconsin
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.
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