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DOT budget
mishap This week, an audit of
the Wisconsin Department of Transportation revealed massive mishandling of budget
funds. The auditors looked at 19 major highway projects completed from
January 2006 to December 2015, and found that the projects cost $772.5
million more than first estimated by the DOT. This is unacceptable, costly,
and irresponsible. Republican lawmakers seem to have no long term solution to
this, or the billion dollar shortfall in the overall transportation budget.
On Tuesday, President
Trump announced his pick for the Supreme Court, filling the void left by the
death of Justice Antonin Scalia. After lawmakers refused to vote on former
president Barrack Obama’s nominee of Merrick Garland, a legitimate successor,
Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch. Gorsuch has a troubling record for anyone who
cares about 4th amendment protections, women’s reproductive
issues, worker’s rights, and voting rights to name just a handful of issues.
Voting rights are our voice, they are our equalizer. We want our Supreme Court
to recognize that it doesn't matter how much money you have, because you have
a vote. With Trump and Gorsuch, we have a lot to worry about. Trump
hides from protestors Trump was scheduled to
visit Harley-Davidson this past Thursday to talk about American
manufacturing. When protests began to form and grow in numbers, Trump
cancelled his visit. Though people are stating it was never scheduled
in the first place, if Trump fears protests how is he going to handle
ISIS? Everywhere he goes there will be some opposition, will he stay
hidden in D.C. forever? February
is Black History Month It is February, which means
it’s one of my favorite times of the year. That’s right – it’s Black History
Month! Black History Month began over a century ago as a way to honor the
contributions of the black community. As one of the few black Wisconsin
legislators, I spend February hosting events in celebration of black
achievement. But here’s the thing - we
don’t need a designated month to celebrate black history; we can be loud and
proud every day. The truth of the matter is that the history of our nation
was built on the backs of our community. The history books may say
differently, but we know our truth. This month, I hope you all reflect on
what history you’ll leave behind, and join me in celebrating the history we
have behind us! Make sure to keep an eye out for Black History Month
events in Madison, Milwaukee
and in your community!
This past Thursday, we
held a Black Business Day at the Capitol in Madison. Representative
Jason Fields organized this amazing event to bring business owners face to
face with us. I understand the difficulties black businesses face compared to
the white businesses and more needs to be done in order to inform black business
owners of what resources are available to them. Stay tuned for more
Black History Month events at the Capital this month. “History Makers: Black
Excellence” Black History Month spotlights Join me throughout the
entire month of February to celebrate Black History Month! Every day I
will be posting on Social Media about historical Black figures who have made
an impact on this country. So far this week Ida B. Wells, Bessie
Coleman, and Angela Davis have gotten their chance in the spotlight.
Stay tuned for more “History Makers: Black Excellence” to see the black
people excelling not only at the national level, but even here in Wisconsin! We do what we do, so
the babies can dream To kick off Black
History Month, three young girls attending Milwaukee College Prep dressed as
famous black women featured in the Golden Globe recipient “Hidden
Figures”. This not only went viral, but actress Taraj P. Henson, the
lead actress in the movie, posted her response to the picture. “OH MY
GOODNESS IN HEAVEN. I do what I do so the babies can dream.” This
proves representation matters; when our children recognize themselves in
successful figures, their dreams become validated. I do what I do so
that future black girls have the confidence to strive for their dreams! |
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Quote
of the Week: "If you want to make a human being a monster deny them at
the cultural level any reflection of themselves." -Junot Díaz- This is an official
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