Hmong News – Wisconsin

Hmong America Peace Academy launches foundation

Hmong America Peace Academy launches foundation

As Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) in Milwaukee has always seen itself as school and a community hub aimed …

Full story: https://biztimes.com/hmong-america-peace-academy-launches-foundation/

Hmong America Peace Academy launches foundation

Hmong America Peace Academy launches foundation

As Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) in Milwaukee has always seen itself as school and a community hub aimed at improving the lives of its students, as …

Full story: https://biztimes.com/hmong-america-peace-academy-launches-foundation/

4 issues on minds of Green Bay's Black, Hispanic, Hmong and refugee voters ahead of election

4 issues on minds of Green Bay’s Black, Hispanic, Hmong and refugee voters ahead of election

The 11 candidates talked about the impact of Claude Tiller’s resignation as superintendent and voters’ desire for more affordable housing.

Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/4-issues-minds-green-bays-100625439.html

Here’s what did and didn’t get done in the Wisconsin Legislature

Here’s what did and didn’t get done in the Wisconsin Legislature

As has also become an annual Capitol tradition, Republican lawmakers also refused to expand general Medicaid coverage—leaving Wisconsin as one of only 10 states, most of them in the Deep South, to …

Full story: https://upnorthnewswi.com/2024/03/20/heres-what-did-and-didnt-get-done-in-the-wisconsin-legislature/

New legislation protects AAPI, Hmong American history in Wisconsin public school curriculums

New legislation protects AAPI, Hmong American history in Wisconsin public school curriculums

After years of discussions, a piece of our state’s legislation gets a major amendment, giving added education protections to one of Wisconsin’s largest minority groups.

Full story: https://www.nbc26.com/news/state/new-legislation-protects-aapi-hmong-american-history-in-wisconsin-public-school-curriculums

La Crosse residents have chance to influence housing priorities through city planning survey

La Crosse residents have chance to influence housing priorities through city planning survey

Residents of La Crosse can share their housing priorities and perceptions in an online survey. City planners are identifying housing needs and concerns.

Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/la-crosse-housing-survey/article_4d9f06b2-e6c9-11ee-9908-234043eb6eca.html

Students showcase problem-solving skills at Interschool Design Challenge

Students showcase problem-solving skills at Interschool Design Challenge

MILWAUKEE – A wise man once said: “Modern problems require modern solutions”. And Tuesday at Fiserv Forum, fourth graders from eleven Milwaukee and …

Full story: https://wtmj.com/news/2024/03/19/students-showcase-problem-solving-skills-at-interschool-design-challenge/

New legislation protects AAPI and Hmong American history in Wisconsin public school curriculums

New legislation protects AAPI and Hmong American history in Wisconsin public school curriculums

“It will really change the lives of our young people. Not only the Hmong students, but all children in the state of Wisconsin,” said Chris Her Xiong, Founder and CEO, Hmong American Peace Academy.

Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/new-legislation-protects-aapi-and-hmong-american-history-in-wisconsin-public-school-curriculums

Recycled plastics and cooler cows: Undergrads share their work at Research in the Rotunda

Recycled plastics and cooler cows: Undergrads share their work at Research in the Rotunda

The University of Wisconsin System hosted its annual Research in the Rotunda event on March 6, where undergraduate students from across Wisconsin showcased their research to members of the public, …

Full story: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/03/recycled-plastics-and-cooler-cows-undergrads-share-their-work-at-research-in-the-rotunda

Wisconsin passes bill requiring Hmong, Asian American history in schools

Wisconsin passes bill requiring Hmong, Asian American history in schools

Wisconsin has passed a bill mandating the teaching of Hmong and Asian American history in schools. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 240, which requires schools to …

Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-passes-bill-requiring-hmong-160956342.html

Wisconsin Senate passes bill to require Asian American history in schools

Wisconsin Senate passes bill to require Asian American history in schools

The Wisconsin State Senate has unanimously approved a bill to require schools to teach the history of Asian American people. “This is a historic moment for Wisconsin made possible by multi-ethnic, …

Full story: https://madison365.com/wisconsin-senate-passes-bill-to-require-asian-american-history-in-schools/

Wausau mayor candidates answer additional questions ahead of the April 2 election

Wausau mayor candidates answer additional questions ahead of the April 2 election

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Incumbent Katie Rosenberg will face challenger Doug Diny in the election for mayor of Wausau on April 2. The mayor of Wausau serves a four-year term. Rosenberg was elected to her first term in 2020.

Full story: https://www.msn.com/

Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery strives to keep doors open after bankruptcy filing

Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery strives to keep doors open after bankruptcy filing

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The owners of Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery say the bankruptcy filing will not define them as they work to keep the doors open.

Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2024/03/13/sabrosa-cafe-gallery-stays-open-after-bankruptcy.html

Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery strives to keep doors open after bankruptcy filing

Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery strives to keep doors open after bankruptcy filing

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The owners of Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery say the bankruptcy filing will not define them as they work to keep the doors open.

Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2024/03/13/sabrosa-cafe-gallery-stays-open-after-bankruptcy.html

From a marathon to a milestone: Wisconsin Legislature unanimously passes bill to mandate Asian American history in schools

From a marathon to a milestone: Wisconsin Legislature unanimously passes bill to mandate Asian American history in schools

In 2021, Illinois made history as the first state to require Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) studies in their schools.And after a historic and unanimous passing of Assemb …

Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/from-a-marathon-to-a-milestone-wisconsin-legislature-passes-bill-to-mandate-asian-american-history-in-schools

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers promises to veto transgender athlete ban passed by Republican Legislature

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers promises to veto transgender athlete ban passed by Republican Legislature

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Gov. Tony Evers renewed his vow to veto a bill banning high school transgender athletes on girls teams, saying he’d be “damn proud to do it.” …

Full story: https://wisconsinwatch.org/2024/03/wisconsin-transgender-athlete-ban-governor-evers-veto-democrat-republican/