Tag: government
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Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment, US officials say
The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large protests against the government’s deportation drive, two U.S. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pentagon-readies-1-500-troops-for-potential-minnesota-deployment-us-officials-say/ar-AA1UtyXn
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Milwaukee County got a wave of opioid settlement funds. How were they used?
In 2023, Milwaukee County received $111 million in funds, to be given out over 18 years, representing the largest amount recovered by any local government in the history of Wisconsin. The county has … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=694ec4efc7834784bc8acd6152215165&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fhealth%2f2025%2f12%2f26%2fhow-is-milwaukee-county-using-huge-opioid-settlement-grant-so-far%2f87791597007%2f&c=7795622837410801684&mkt=en-us
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AI’s accuracy and dependability can fall short of standards required in court | Opinion
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Wisconsin legislators have proposed replacing human translators used by the government, including the courts, with AI. They’ll regret it. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6916146fc32941ea80485612c1f932db&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fopinion%2f2025%2f11%2f13%2fai-wisconsin-courts-translators-software%2f87214208007%2f&c=17465144498090705186&mkt=en-us
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As Wisconsin celebrates Veterans Day, lawmakers are considering these 12 veteran-related bills
Proposals this session on veterans issues range from housing and education to property taxes and Milwaukee War Memorial Center renovations. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/as-wisconsin-celebrates-veterans-day-lawmakers-are-considering-these-12-veteran-related-bills/ar-AA1Q8Xuc
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Trunktreat concept inspires Bemidji food donation event
As the government shutdown continues, some communities are getting creative with food donation programs for those in need. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2025/11/halloween-concept-inspires-food-donation-event/
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Local organizations collect peanut butter for food pantries during government shutdown
Several area organizations have begun collecting food items, namely peanut butter, to support local food pantries. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/local-organizations-collect-peanut-butter-for-food-pantries-during-government-shutdown/article_19dd0df2-9d8b-4a8d-8493-b1acdf7bae47.html
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With election day ahead, Twin Cities mayoral candidates making a final case at parks, malls doorsteps
The candidates for mayor in both Minneapolis and St. Paul scrambled across town Saturday in a final sprint to sway voters in Tuesday’s elections, which pit two-term incumbents against challengers … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/with-election-day-ahead-twin-cities-mayoral-candidates-making-a-final-case-at-parks-malls-doorsteps/ar-AA1PDH3n
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St. John’s man, Hmong refugee pardoned by Whitmer, remains in ICE custody
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Lue Yang, the St. John’s man whom Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pardoned last week, remains in custody. Yang — a Hmong refugee who came to the U.S. in the 1970s as a child refugee — … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/st-john-s-man-hmong-refugee-pardoned-by-whitmer-remains-in-ice-custody/ar-AA1PlX5T
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POLITICAL NEWS: Senate aims to reduce robocalls, spam texts
Stretch of U.S. 10 may be renamed for Army Specialist Levi Hoover; Former aide to Lee Chatfield will testify against him. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/political-news-senate-aims-to-reduce-robocalls-spam-texts/ar-AA1P7P6d
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Public input sought about La Crosse City Administrator position at series of sessions
La Crosse City Administrator Working Group to launch public engagement sessions to discuss potential city administrator position. Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/government-politics/article_93247b15-d9f8-4c08-99c0-86a563602afe.html
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Making Wisconsin: Hmong refugees and the promise of something better
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees resettling in the U.S., but what drove many out of Laos? And how have they made a home in Wisconsin, home of the third largest Hmong population … Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/government-politics/2025-05-14/making-wisconsin-hmong-refugees-and-the-promise-of-something-better
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Making Wisconsin: Hmong refugees and the promise of something better
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees resettling in the U.S., but what drove many out of Laos? And how have they made a home in Wisconsin, which is home to the third largest Hmong … Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/government-politics/2025-05-14/making-wisconsin-hmong-refugees-and-the-promise-of-something-better
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades
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It has been almost 50 years since the U.S. government established that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments be recognized annually across the nation. Full story: https://apnews.com/article/asian-american-pacific-islander-hawaiian-heritage-month-b383082eeea15cddcac6fd7e8122bd94
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Can Artists Change Government From the Inside Out?
In the Twin Cities, artist-in-residence Amanda Lovelee spearheaded the Art and Policy Project for the Metropolitan Council, a regional planning agency. Lovelee left the Metropolitan Council in … Full story: https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/can-artists-change-government-from-the-inside-out
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Tsoom fwv Australia txwv tsis pub siv Suav lub DeepSeek app
Tsoom tau haiv kom muab lub AI chatbot DeepSeek app tshem tawm kiag tam sim no. Lub tuam chav Home Affairs tau ua tus los hais kom txwv tsis pub tsoom fwv tej neeg ua hauj lwm siv lub app no tom … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/article/chinese-ai-app-deepseek-banned-on-all-australian-government-devices/txlk73z6q
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La Crosse youth use climate microgrants to make a difference
La Crosse youths receive $50,000 in microgrant funding to lead climate initiatives, showcasing their innovative solutions to community challenges. Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/government-politics/la-crosse-youths-climate-projects/article_4bfaeb30-da6d-11ef-a9ea-4774ace181a0.html
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Ethnic Minorities Face Rising Hate Crimes in Rural CA
Hate crimes are mounting in rural California, where many ethnic minorities are too distrustful of the government to report them. In response to this rise, California launched CA vs Hate, a reporting … Full story: https://precinctreporter.com/2025/01/23/ethnic-minorities-face-rising-hate-crimes-in-rural-ca/