Milwaukee Democratic Senator Lena Taylor says she won’t quit, even after landing in hot water thanks to a report that says she bullied staff. Surrounded by constituents in Milwaukee today, Taylor defended her staffing decisions, along with her choice of words during a recent altercation with a bank teller. The longtime, outspoken critic of Republican […]
Senator-Elect Patty Schachtner Discusses Historic Win
Democrats have managed to flip a northwest state senate district that has belonged to Republican for almost two decades. Sheila Harsdorf has held District 10 since 2001. Governor Scott Walker recently appointed Harsdorf as agriculture secretary, leaving her senate seat open. Some are saying the race is a beacon for Democrats as the midterm election […]
State Senator Kathleen Vinehout
Guest host and WORT Board President Dave Devereaux-Weber is joined by state Senator Kathleen Vinehout at noon to discuss the issues in her district and her vision for Wisconsin. Carla Williams, a volunteer of WORT’s Her Turn Collective, co-hosts. Vinehout recently filed papers to register a committee for a gubernatorial run in 2018. She is currently the […]