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Official Government
Communication
Dear Friend,
Welcome to my
email newsletter. There is a lot happening at the State Capitol and it is
my hope that this email will help you stay in touch with your government.
As your Senator, I truly believe in public service. If there is anything
my office can do to assist you, please feel free to contact us.
Here to serve,
Sen. Lena
Taylor
4th District
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Victory against Voter I.D
A major victory came for the fight against Voter
I.D. last week. U.S. District Court Judge Lynn
Adelman made a preliminary ruling that those who lack a Voter I.D. may vote
if they sign an affidavit
attesting to their identity. This affidavit also requires they state the
reason why they could not obtain an I.D. This is a major victory for
Wisconsin Voters. When the State implemented these laws, they were
a complete deviation from the transparent, open, and accessible democracy
that has allowed our state to thrive. Voter I.D. laws do not eliminate voter
fraud, instead they selectively disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of
people. These laws have always disproportionately affected minorities,
low-income families, the elderly and students. As a result, I applaud this
this ruling as it gives these communities power to access their ballot box in
the major election this fall. While our final goal should be to overthrow
these laws entirely, this ruling is a step in the right direction. As always,
I am resolved to join my colleagues around the country who are fighting for
unfettered access to the ballot box. I will not rest until all Wisconsinites
who are eligible and desire to vote may do so, unimpeded.
Kelly
named new judge
With Justice David Prosser
retiring, a new spot has opened up on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. While our
congress refuses to elect a nominee to the national Supreme Court until the
next election season, Walker has no such reservations about
nominating a replacement locally. This Friday he announced his pick, Dan
Kelly. Kelly has no judicial experience and given his past opinions, his
appointment proves concerning to say the least. Kelly has opposed gay
marriage in the past, claiming the Supreme Court’s legalization would
“eventually rob the institution of marriage of any discernible meaning”. He
also has compared affirmative action to slavery. The fact that Walker has
appointed a judge who thinks years of systematic, brutal, dehumanization is
on par with an effort to level the playing field among disenfranchised groups
is a disgrace. While both Kelly and Walker claim their positions are personal
opinions and thus should not be considered, the fact that these personal
opinions have influenced their policy in the past is more than enough proof
that this claim is just a distraction. I implore Walker to consider why he
believes this man to be an ideal candidates for the court and to reevaluate
his criteria for such a position. We should be nominating those who will
serve our people in a fair manner, not men who support a hateful agenda.
Public
education remains crucial
Public Education has always
been an issue I have invested in. After all, it is because of a public
education that I am a Senator today. I have been unequivocally committed to
funding, reforming, and supporting the K-12 education system during my years
in the Senate. Throughout my ca reer, I’ve
secured $139 million for our school children. I have also worked to defend
our schools against a Republican takeover of MPS. While it is true that our
schools need reform, it is clear that the MPS takeover was the absolute wrong
choice for our schools. While many have stated they support public education,
talk is cheap and actions speak louder than words. The role that our schools
and teachers play in our children’s future should not be understated.
Education can break the cycle of poverty and violence. It can mean the
difference between a lifetime behind bars and a lifetime serving our
community. When I find myself frustrated and upset by attacks on our schools,
I remind myself of the powerful notion that a good education can change
lives. As we move forward, I promise to continue advocating for our schools.
Our children deserve a quality education. With advocacy and support, we can
work to make that a reality.
Common-sense
gun control widely supported
During this year, it has
become clearer than ever that gun violence is plaguing in our country. Gun
violence has claim ed too
many lives and ruined many more. From mass shootings to violence on the
streets of Milwaukee, it has become more crucial than ever to implement
reform when it comes to firearm ownership. I have always believed that it is
possible to uphold our Second Amendment rights while also implementing common
sense gun laws. Laws-like mandatory background checks, and keeping guns out
of the hands of convicted domestic abusers-strengthen the safety of our
communities without punishing responsible gun owners. I am not alone in this
belief; a recent poll from the Associated Press shows that two thirds of
their respondents agree with me. Many Americans on both sides of the
political divide want better gun control for our nation, and as their
representatives, we should work to provide it for them. It is possible to
uphold the Second Amendment for our responsible gun owners and pass common
sense gun control laws.
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Community Events:
National Night Out
August
2nd: 4pm-8pm at Lincoln Park Pavilion
Join me
for free food, live music, giveaways, community resources and fun & games
for the whole family! See more details here!
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