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, so if there's anything my office can do to assist you, please feel free to contact us.
In Service,
Senator Lena Taylor
Wisconsin's 4th Senate District
MPS Meeting
Senator Lena Taylor met with Superintendent Posley on Monday. They discussed truancy legislation and Urban Agriculture, particularly regarding the Truancy Abatement and Burglary Suppression program (TABS). Senator Taylor is looking for a new way to address the funding towards burglary suppression to be available for other needs present in the program. This initiative hopes to eliminate a statute that would allow for the creation of a new truancy approach without MPS but with other connectors instead.
All Saints Pathways Meeting
On Wednesday night, Senator Taylor met with representatives of the All Saints Family Care Center in Milwaukee. All Saints has a focus in community outreach, including providing health and wellness classes to the public. In addition, the organization provides resources to local schools, churches, and Boys and Girls Clubs in the Milwaukee area. The goal of the meeting was to discuss new innovative ways to continue and extend the center’s role as a community hub where the community can work towards improving health and wellness in a relaxed, fun, and interactive way.
HAPA Career Day
Senator Taylor spent time on Friday at the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) Career Day. HAPA is a college and career preparatory school which serves K-12. HAPA is based in Milwaukee, and it is based on an integrated triangular learning framework. One side of the triangle focuses on Hmong heritage, side two of the triangle is a strong-standards based curriculum, and side three of the triangle is a community peace program known as peace builders. HAPA gives Hmong students an opportunity to learn about their cultural roots while also learning how to build a stable and successful future. Sen. Taylor spoke about career options and encouraged the students to take advantage of every educational opportunity to help them achieve their goals.
Veteran's Event on Friday
As Governor Tony Evers budget is being reviewed publicly, Sen. Taylor joined Secretary-designee Mary Kolar of the Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs at a Veterans Mental Health Stakeholder Forum. She was there to offer support for a proposal to make permanent the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program. In 2014, Wisconsin’s Department of Health and Human Services and Veteran Affairs received a 3-year federal grant of $1.2 million dollar, to provide mental health and substance abuse services to homeless and/or chronically homeless veterans in Wisconsin. In 2015, they received a supplemental 2-year grant for $1.2 million dollars, to expand county participation in the program. Senator Taylor is committed to addressing the issue of homelessness and shared with attendees at Friday’s event her drafted legislation that would provide grants for text message-based hotlines connecting veterans with social services.
Intern Spotlight: Lily
Lily Follansbee is a Casework intern for Senator Lena Taylor. She is currently a sophomore at UW-Madison studying Elementary and Special Education, additionally, she is working towards a certificate in African American Studies. With her educational pursuits, she hopes one day she can serve as a Principal. Currently, Lily hopes she can gain experience working with Senator Taylor to gain a better understand of issues people care about along with new ways she can attempt to help. Lily wanted to work with Senator Taylor based on the strong role Lena has when it comes to issues she is passionate about. In Lily’s free time, she enjoys playing the cello and painting.
Community Action Alerts
Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearings
This year’s Wisconsin Conservation Congress Annual Spring Hearings will offer another opportunity for the public to weigh in on proposed rule changes and advisory questions relating to conservation and fish and wildlife management in Wisconsin. For the first time, an online option will be provided for those who are not able to attend a hearing in person. Meeting attendees can also use their smart phones to cast their ballots.
The Spring Hearing process allows the public the opportunity to comment and register their support or opposition to DNR proposed rule changes as well as Congress proposals that could someday become the rules that regulate fishing, hunting, trapping and other outdoor recreation activities in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Police Department Job Fair
Alderman Pérez invites community members to attend the Milwaukee Police Department’s Job Fair and Panel Discussion on Saturday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2701 S. Chase Ave.
A career with MPD includes benefits like a competitive starting salary, a secure pension after 25 years, career advancement, and tuition reimbursements. Most importantly, MPD officers are the guardians of their communities and directly help people in need every day.
“I encourage all who are interested in a career with MPD to check out this event on Saturday,” said Ald. Pérez. “This is a great opportunity for those looking to make a positive change in their communities while protecting and serving the people of Milwaukee.”
Weekly Events
On Belonging: The Moving Archive -- What Is Remembered
