Legislative Black Caucus
Coverage of Legislative Black Caucus in the Nexus archive.
- Crowley gains late support as Hong confronts social media controversy
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is gaining late momentum through endorsements and a fundraising advantage as state Rep. Francesca Hong faces renewed scrutiny over past social media posts. Governor Tony Evers and Sen. Dora Drake have endorsed Crowley, who reentered the race two weeks ago, while Hong leads in polls but with significant undecided voters.
- New Orleans, local groups see biggest cuts from Gov. Landry’s budget vetoes
Gov. Jeff Landry’s budget vetoes resulted in significant cuts to projects in New Orleans and groups serving Black communities, with reductions framed as fiscal responsibility but criticized as retaliation by lawmakers. Key cuts include funding for Algiers Development District, resiliency hubs, and Behrman Stadium, impacting programs for elderly and children.