Tribal Leader Urges Bipartisanship in Wisconsin Legislature

James Crawford, chair of the Potawatomi tribe, calls for collaborative efforts to tackle human trafficking and affordable housing.

Forest County Potawatomi Chairman James Crawford delivered the annual State of the Tribes address, urging Wisconsin lawmakers to find bipartisan solutions to key issues.
Crawford praised the legislature for past efforts, including increased Medicaid reimbursements and the establishment of Indigenous language road signs.
The Potawatomi leader specifically highlighted the need for more action on human trafficking in tribal communities and affordable housing.
Crawford thanked the Wisconsin Department of Justice for forming a task force to address human trafficking and urged continued collaboration.
The address emphasized the importance of setting aside differences and working together for the greater good, with a call for lawmakers to reach across the aisle.