Tag: capitol
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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/
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Thousands gather in Minnesota for Hmong New Year celebration
About thirty thousand people converged in Minnesota’s capitol city this weekend, traveling from around the world to attend Minnesota’s 43rd annual Hmong New Year celebration. Read more: https://www.fox9.com/news/thousands-gather-in-minnesota-for-hmong-new-year-celebration
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New Bill would Allow Hmong, Laotian Vets to Get Veterans Stamps on Drivers Licenses
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A bill that would allow Hmong and Laotian veterans official stamps on their drivers licenses got a hearing at the capitol on Tuesday. Representative Shae Sortwell says those … Read Full Article
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Story cloth exhibit in Capitol rotunda celebrates Hmong women, mental health
Wisconsin organizations partner to reflect on COVID-19 experiences, preserve Hmong culture during AANHPI month … Read Full Article
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Bill requiring K-12 Asian American history lessons gets first public hearing
The occasion brought dozens of Asian Wisconsinites from Oshkosh, Eau Claire, the Milwaukee area and other regions around the state to a packed room in the Capitol. Read Full Article
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Wisconsin State Capitol celebrates heritage month with Hmong cloth exhibits
May is Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Women’s Council partnered with The Hmong Institute to celebrate Hmong culture and recognize women’s stories. The two … Read Full Article
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State Rep. Francesca Hong will keynote “Hmong Day at the State Capitol” on Tuesday
The Hmong Institute has an amazing day planned for Hmong high school students from throughout Wisconsin as they host “Hmong Day at the State Capitol” on Tuesday, May 16, 9 a.m-3:30 p.m. This year’s … Read Full Article
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Hmong story quilt to be displayed in Capitol building
The quilt will be on display on the first floor of the Capitol Rotunda starting Monday, May 1. It will be open until the end of May. Read Full Article
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Candidates of color see gains in Minnesota legislative, local races
A new generation of young, diverse Minnesota politicians will head to the Capitol next year following Election Day victories Tuesday. Voters also elected the state’s first openly transgender person. Read Full Article
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Flags fly at half-staff to honor Hmong-Lao veterans
The order requires that the Wisconsin State Capitol flags are flown at half-staff to help raise awareness about the Hmong-Lao veterans and the aid that they provided the United States in the Vietnam … Read Full Article
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Dane County Farmers Market enters its 50th year and returns to Capitol Square
The outdoor market has returned to the Capitol Square for what organizers hope will be their first full year in the city’s Downtown since 2019. Read Full Article
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New State Flag? Proposal At Minnesota Capitol Would Move To Change It
I have to say with many years of selling the state flag, I’ve never seen someone come in with enthusiasm for the state flag itself. They come in with enthusiasm for the state” said Lee Herold. Read Full Article
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Ethnic communities to celebrate diversity at event at the Minnesota State Capitol
Tags: capitol, celebrate, communities, diversity, ethnic, festival, Minnesota, nations, state, Twin CitiesThe Celebrating the Nations festival will take place 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 4 on the Minnesota State Capitol lawn, involving the more than 100 ethnicities in the Twin Cities. The event takes … Read Full Article
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Voces de la Frontera marches through area on immigrant rights
JEFFERSON — Voces de la Frontera and the Wisconsin Farmers Union came through the Jefferson and Johnson Creek area last week while on a march to the state capitol to … Read Full Article: article source
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Gov. Evers signs bill to make May 14 Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin
From now on, May 14th will be recognized as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin. Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill Friday morning outside of the Capitol recognizing the day and ordered flags to be flown … Read Full Article