Tag: government
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Hmong Southeast Pauvpheej recognized for contributions to Newton
Hmong Southeast Pauvpheej President Mai Bee Vue Lor accepted a resolution congratulating the organization for their work to build a cultural center. Full story: https://hickoryrecord.com/news/local/government-politics/hmong-organization-honored/article_2bc27c26-f750-11ee-9c96-5b5e01be3c60.html
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Wisconsin Senate approves bills restricting transgender athletes, giving Legislature control over federal funds
Unlike bills, the governor cannot veto constitutional amendments. Such measures must pass two successive legislative sessions before voters have the final say. If enacted, such changes can only be … Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/wisconsin-senate-trans-athletes-constitutional-amendment/article_9b7fd402-e083-11ee-a862-93934df28ae1.html
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Wisconsin Senate to vote on regulating AI, giving Legislature control over federal funds
The chamber will also vote for the first time on proposed constitutional amendments to limit the governor’s veto power. Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/wisconsin-senate-regulating-ai/article_d2778d48-dfdd-11ee-ad19-dbcdbddff7a3.html
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Wisconsin Assembly approves limiting governor’s veto powers after 400-year funding extension
The Assembly also approved Assembly Bill 232, a proposal that would require Asian American and Hmong American history lessons in school. The measure, which passed on a voice vote, was proposed in the … Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/wisconsin-assembly-veto-governor-hmong-asian-history-parental-rights/article_82d1039a-cf6c-11ee-b9c3-07b4ee998f0c.html
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Asylum seekers, like Hmong, could end up migrating to select spots in-country
The federal government dispersed the refugees — sometimes referred to as the boat people who set sail in the South China Sea to escape repression — somewhat proportionately across the United States. Full story: https://www.turlockjournal.com/opinion/editorial/asylum-seekers-hmong-could-end-migrating-select-spots-country/
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North Carolina immigrants report language, discrimination as barriers to health care
North Carolina’s immigrant residents face a range of challenges such as language barriers, complex eligibility rules and discriminatory treatment when interacting with government agencies. Read Full Article
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Translation AI Helps Bridge Language Barrier for Minnesota DVS
The state of Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety uses translation AI tech in its Driver and Vehicle Services division, expanding access to government services for non-English-speaking constituents … Read Full Article
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Black leaders protest hiring of Hmong city staffer for St. Paul reparations commission
For months last year and the year before, a committee assembled by the St. Paul City Council explored the concept of racial reparations. Could there be a role for local government in righting … Read Full Article
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New city program aims to break language barriers through relationships
The primary goal of the Bilingual Community Connector Program is to build more trust between residents and city government through community engagement and accessibility to services. Read Full Article…
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Biden to extend student loan pause as court battle drags on
The Education Department, which owns and manages the government’s $1.5 trillion student debt portfolio, said payments would not restart until 60 days after the department was legally allowed to … Read Full Article
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A history of the Hmong kings
Vương Duy Bảo, a descendent of the Hmong king of Ha Giang and the legal representative of the Vương family, sued the provincial government for lying about his family’s mansion being donated to the … Read Full Article
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Letters: Look here in Minnesota for immigrant success
You only need to look at their representation on school boards, in state government, as successful business owners, on graduation honor rolls and the list goes on. Read Full Article
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Letters: Look here in Minnesota for immigant success
You only need to look at their representation on school boards, in state government, as successful business owners, on graduation honor rolls and the list goes on. Read Full Article
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Fresno, Calif., Launches New Digital Hub for Businesses
Fresno’s “hard to reach” business owners will soon have new direct access to streamlined — as well as language-appropriate — online business support from the city’s municipal government. Read Full Article
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Ex-Minneapolis officer gets 3 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights in 2020 killing
The federal government brought the civil rights charges against four officers in May 2021, a month after Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in state court. Read Full Article
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Ex-Minneapolis officers sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights in 2020 killing
The federal government brought the civil rights charges against four officers in May 2021, a month after Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in state court. Read Full Article
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Public consultation on short-term lets launched
A public consultation to gather views from residents on a proposed Aberdeen City Council Short Term Let licensing scheme has started. The consultation follows the Civic Government Scotland Act 1982 … Read Full Article
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St. Paul seeks interim council member to replace Thao
Wanted: a resident of St. Paul’s First Ward who’s familiar with city government and has time and energy to spare. The St. Paul City Council is accepting applications from people interested in … Read Full Article