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Permitless Carry Being Considered for
Wisconsin It’s troubling to think that Wisconsin
could soon become a state where citizens can carry a firearm in a school zone
with no training whatsoever. On Wednesday, I met with the Senate Committee on
Judiciary and Public Safety to fight a proposal that would repeal training
requirements and place an unfunded mandate on our schools. I have received
thousands of letters and was proud to hear the many individuals who came to
the capitol to testify on this issue. It was clear that many in our
communities are concerned about reducing responsibilities for gun owners.
This bill’s impact on the safety of our schools, hospitals, and other public
places were key concerns of my constituents and those who testified. Despite
this, GOP legislators seemed determined to follow lock step with the NRA
agenda, whose representative claimed at the public hearing that guns have
been a great equalizer for “the blacks.” As Justice Scalia has noted, the
Second Amendment is not without limits. I will continue to fight for
legislation that respects the right to bear arms and respects our duty to
ensure the public’s safety. Motions for Greater Economic Equality
and Opportunity I, along with other Democrats on the
Joint Committee on Finance, made several motions to increase economic
prosperity for Wisconsinites. One of my motions would increase the minimum
wage, including increasing the tipped minimum wage from $2.33 an hour. While
the GOP rejected our motions, I will never stop fighting for a brighter
economic future for Wisconsin. Parole Commission In the latest budget, Governor Walker
proposed to eliminate the Parole Commission. In its place, Walker wanted to
have a single person at the Department of Corrections manage all current and
future parole cases. I opposed this move. Even Republicans recognized this as
bad policy, unfair, and unwise. Despite this, Republicans voted to reduce the
Commission by half – to just four members. According to the Legislative
Fiscal Bureau, it would now take 15 years to address the needs of parole
applicants. This is unacceptable and unfair. Each year, it costs taxpayers
$30,000 to incarcerate an individual. I recognize that present parole process
has its issues. It leaves people under the old law trapped, without a voice,
and without opportunity. However, the Republican’s move to gut the Parole
Commission and create a 15 year projection is just as unacceptable. Pardon-Free Since becoming Governor, Walker has
refused to hear a single pardon application. Per the state constitution,
people have a right to be considered for a pardon so their sentence is not a
life sentence. That means Governor Walker is refusing to listen to
Wisconsinites who have long ago served their time and want a clean slate.
On Wednesday, I offered a motion to create an independent pardon
council. This council would be made up of nine members consisting of appeals
court judges and the state public defender. Unfortunately, Republicans voted
against my motion and for the status quo that denies access to Wisconsinites.
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Upcoming Events Trophy
Tour Various
locations throughout Milwaukee Come
see the trophy in person and take a photo Friday,
June 2nd: 4-8pm Hilton
Garden Inn, Milwaukee Park place Food,
music, and games E.B.
Garner's Annual Fishing Day Saturday,
June 3rd: 9am-3pm Urban
Ecology Center, Washington Park Come
out to learn about fishing and water safety |
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Quote
of the Week: "Let
me make it clear, unlike my Republican colleagues I stand with the 91% of our
people who support present training requirements, common sense safety
measures, and keeping our communities safe." -Sen.
Lena Taylor on permitless concealed carry This is an official
government communication from Sen. Lena C. Taylor. If you no longer wish to
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