Study Committee on the Investment and Use of the School Trust Funds

 The Legislative Council Study Committee on the Investment and Use of the School Trust Funds held another meeting this Wednesday.  As a committee, we discussed possible referendum recommendations. In addition we reviewed information regarding the manner in which the constitutions of 30 other states govern the treatment of the principal and income of funds derived from lands granted to the states by the federal government. All 30 states have had, at some point in their history, state constitutional or federal provisions limiting the purposes for which the lands and funds may be used. It was informative to learn about the evolution of these programs and how they are administered today.  The next committee meeting is in December. 

Tribal Relations Study Committee

The Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations held their third meeting this week. We continue our discussion on ways to implement new standards for students to learn about American Indian Studies within the K-12 curriculum. Since the previous meeting, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has outlined potential options for standards being added to student’s education in regards to American Indian Studies. DPI, along with the committee, discussed where including these new standards into the curriculum would be most appropriate. Suggestions included incorporating the subject in social studies, as well as environmental literacy. It is so important that our children receive a well-rounded and diverse education that contains the history of Wisconsin’s Native Tribes, as well as the relationship between settlers and indigenous people.

Panel on Long-Term Healthcare

 Senator Taylor participated in a panel discussion on long-term health care funding Thursday.  Ensuring that Milwaukee’s longtime residents are provided with the best care possible isn’t just a policy issue, it’s simply the right thing to do.  Senator Taylor regularly visits nursing home and facilities in her district to better understand the issues facing residents, staff, and agencies.  Senator Taylor shared many of her findings and efforts to resolve some if the concerns raised.  There are problems that will need to be tackled by her colleagues in the legislature however that address a lack of programming and funding.  She talked with providers attending the discussion about how to effectively lobby their representatives and advocate for the needs of the clients they serve.

Annual Food Giveaway

On Saturday, Senator Taylor will once again partner with Greater New Birth Church to provide their Annual Food Giveaway in Milwaukee. According to Feeding America, in Wisconsin, 609,360 people are struggling with hunger - and of them 205,660 are children. As many of us prepare to enjoy a family meal during Thanksgiving, Senator Taylor works to assist has many families as she can to have what they need. For more than 15 years, she has helped to secure, purchase, package food baskets for area families during the holiday season. If you or someone you know would like to receive a food basket you are encouraged to attend one of the following:

• Saturday, November 16th at 8:00am
Greater New Birth Church
8237 W. Silver Spring Drive
Food baskets given while supplies last.

• Tuesday, November 20th at 1:00pm
Milwaukee Health Services
2555 N. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Dr
Food baskets given while supplies last

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