@SenatorDrake

The official page of WI State Senator for the 4th Senate District and Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus. Young, Black, & Innovative!

 Wisconsin, USA
legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/04/drake
Joined January 2021
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As your Senator and Chair of the Black Caucus, I am committed to keeping you informed about the latest developments and how they impact our community. Stay up to date with our Weekly E-Updates! You can sign up and view them on my website. legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/0…

E-Updates | Senator Dora Drake

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Our cameras showed last week's Milwaukee elections mishap. There have since been claims Milwaukee's absentee ballot drop swung or "stole" the election. It's simply false. Our live coverage shows Crowley was up by 2,100 votes before the drop, which then pushed his lead to 3,300
A.J. Bayatpour@AJBayatpourAug 13
SCOOP: Our cameras caught the moment Milwaukee elections staff screwed up. While the city Election Commission says there was no way to see the wrong info was on the USB sticks bc it's encrypted, it sure looks like someone could've caught what they were mistakenly exporting...
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As Chair of the WI Legislative Black Caucus here is our joint statement on the death of Corey Ruiz at the hands of Madison Police Officers. My heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies are with his family, loved ones and the greater Madison community following yesterday’s events.
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SCOWIS striking down minority student aid is morally wrong. As a first-gen student who relied on this support, I’ll keep fighting so every young person can chase their dreams and to eliminate all disparities. That’s what real leaders in a democracy are supposed to do.
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Wisconsin State @SenatorDrake (D) on Juneteenth and "ongoing struggle" for Black liberation: "You can't take away joy, because we know our ongoing struggles will not compare to the freedoms our future will have. And we will never be truly free until all Black lives are free."
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I voted no, this is my statement following the bi-partisan rejection of the surplus spending bill this special session.
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Here is the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus statement on the United States Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act. #CivilRights #Wisconsin #SCOTUS #VRA
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College athletics is changing, and for too long student athletes have been exploited for unpaid labor while universities & NCAA reap billions in revenue. This bill aims to improve compensation for student athletes and make Wisconsin competitive nationwide. #NIL #NCAA
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@620wtmjMar 18
Wisconsin Senate passes NIL bill that provides state funds to UW-Madison wtmj.com/news/2026/03/18/wis…
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As today's Senate floor session winds down, @SenatorDrake stepped off the floor to express what many Democrats feel: frustration that the Republican majority has not focused on bills to reduce costs for Wisconsin families. It will be a new day when Democrats are in the majority.
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There is still time to be prepared before a winter storm moves in later today!🌨️ ❄️ Get the latest forecast information from a trusted source ❄️ Ensure you have what you need before the storm arrives ❄️ Be prepared for potential power outages
Minimal changes to the snowfall forecast. Much of the area still faces snowfall totals of 12-18", localized 24"+ between Saturday night-Monday. Greatest potential for exceeding two feet of snow will be across far northern Wisconsin. Snowfall rates of 1-3"/hr are expected from Saturday night through Sunday, lowering to up to 1"/hr Sunday night into Monday. 🌬️ Wind gusts of 35-45 mph are expected Sunday into Monday.

ALT Minimal changes to the snowfall forecast. Much of the area still faces snowfall totals of 12-18", localized 24"+ between Saturday night-Monday. Greatest potential for exceeding two feet of snow will be across far northern Wisconsin. Snowfall rates of 1-3"/hr are expected from Saturday night through Sunday, lowering to up to 1"/hr Sunday night into Monday. 🌬️ Wind gusts of 35-45 mph are expected Sunday into Monday.

A multi-faceted winter system will affect S WI through the weekend. Expecting a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain Saturday night along and north of I-94, rain with isolated thunderstorms on Sunday, and a return to potentially heavy snow and high winds Sunday night/Monday. Keep an eye on the forecast!

ALT A multi-faceted winter system will affect S WI through the weekend. Expecting a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain Saturday night along and north of I-94, rain with isolated thunderstorms on Sunday, and a return to potentially heavy snow and high winds Sunday night/Monday. Keep an eye on the forecast!

Map showing heavy snow probabilities over 6 inches and 12 inches across northwestern Wisconsin and Minnesota for Monday morning, highlighting areas with up to 100% chance of 6+ inches and 97% chance of 12+ inches in some regions.

ALT Map showing heavy snow probabilities over 6 inches and 12 inches across northwestern Wisconsin and Minnesota for Monday morning, highlighting areas with up to 100% chance of 6+ inches and 97% chance of 12+ inches in some regions.

Map showing heavy snow probabilities over 6 inches and 12 inches across Western Wisconsin

ALT Map showing heavy snow probabilities over 6 inches and 12 inches across Western Wisconsin

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I’m pleased the Senate this week adopted my amendment to provide Hmong and Lao veterans in Wisconsin military funeral honors upon their passing. Every veteran deserves dignity, honor and respect. We are forever grateful.
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Legends don’t chase. They attract 💯😎
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Know which actions to take during extreme cold conditions. 👤 Limit time outdoors, check on neighbors, and dress in layers 🏠 Use space heaters with caution, and slow drip faucets 🚙 Keep gas tank at least half full, check your tire pressure and your battery
Infographic detailing steps to take during extreme cold for people, home, and vehicle safety precautions. For People: Dress in layers, limit time outdoors, know the signs of hypothermia and frostbite, check on loved ones and neighbors, and bring pets indoors. For your home: Have enough fuel for heat, monitor your furnace, use space heaters with caution, check smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, and slow drip faucets. For vehicle: Keep gas tank at least half full, check tire pressure and battery.

ALT Infographic detailing steps to take during extreme cold for people, home, and vehicle safety precautions. For People: Dress in layers, limit time outdoors, know the signs of hypothermia and frostbite, check on loved ones and neighbors, and bring pets indoors. For your home: Have enough fuel for heat, monitor your furnace, use space heaters with caution, check smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, and slow drip faucets. For vehicle: Keep gas tank at least half full, check tire pressure and battery.

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My statement on one of the statewide referendums this November just passed by the Republican controlled State Senate.
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State @SenatorDrake, a Democrat from Milwaukee, joined In Focus this week to discuss her role serving as part of Wisconsin's Legislative Black Caucus and how Dr. King's legacy shapes her career as a lawmaker.
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WI Republicans had over a decade to expand economic & educational opportunities for all Wisconsinites. They have the power and chose not to. Now they are trying to blame black and brown people, women and other minorities to conceal their neglect & refusal wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/0…

GOP efforts to limit DEI move ahead as Democrats criticize 'attack' on marginalized communities •...

Sen. Dora Drake, chair of the Black caucus, has been seeking to increase awareness of the anti-DEI constitutional amendment.

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On MLK Day, we recommit to lifting people up and opening doors that have been closed for too long. Yet, this week the Senate will be voting to approve Assembly Joint Resolution 102 to add a constitutional amendment to the ballot to ban anti-discrimination programs.
Dora Drake@SenatorDrakeJan 19
As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy, we must actively defend it. Some political leaders make symbolic posts while undermining his legacy. This week, the State Senate will consider a constitutional amendment to ban anti-discrimination programs. Here is my full statement.
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As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy, we must actively defend it. Some political leaders make symbolic posts while undermining his legacy. This week, the State Senate will consider a constitutional amendment to ban anti-discrimination programs. Here is my full statement.
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The Republican Majority in the legislature has had over a decade to expand economic and educational opportunities for all Wisconsinites. SJR 94 is manufactured discrimination to conceal their neglect to help everyone and divide our state. Here is my full statement:
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The failure of Trump and Republicans to extend the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits will strain our state’s charity clinics, who are already targeted by this administration. Affordable healthcare should be a right for all Americans. wisconsinwatch.org/2025/12/w…

‘We don’t turn anyone away’: Wisconsin’s free clinics fill gaps as thousands expected to go...

Free and charitable clinics brace for a surge in patients due to spiking Affordable Care Act premiums and the expiration of a crucial tax credit.

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We must honor our commitment to special education funding from the recent state budget. Public schools rely on these funds to support students, and educators. When the state fails to meet its promises, local districts face resource strain. jsonline.com/story/news/educ…

Dem bill aims to restore special ed reimbursement to promised level

A new bill would bring the special ed reimbursement rate back to what lawmakers pledged after districts received a rate lower than expected.

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