Tag: Madison
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Hmong Institute to open firstits-kind child care center in Madison
Madison’s Hmong Institute plans to open a first-of-its-kind child care center where children will be immersed in the Hmong language and learn from elders in the nonprofit’s day program. Slated to open … Full story: https://captimes.com/news/business/hmong-institute-to-open-first-of-its-kind-child-care-center-in-madison/article_8c49e0a6-567e-11ef-a288-236cac58f2dc.html
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to attend Hmong Wausau Festival, launch Wisconsin canvass
MADISON — Days after Vice President Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign in West Allis, her husband Doug Emhoff will visit Wausau to attend and speak at the seventh annual Hmong Wausau … Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/07/25/second-gentleman-doug-emhoff-to-attend-hmong-wausau-festival/74542875007/
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Madison begins air quality monitor installation
MADISON, Wis. – The City of Madison is beginning the installation process of 65 air quality monitors throughout the city. Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/news/madison-begins-air-quality-monitor-installation/article_ff60abf6-4940-11ef-81f9-e3bcebe33808.html
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Wanted: 30 volunteers to review Madison food carts for the city
She said she recently sent out a call for food cart reviewers to about 3,000 city employees, neighborhood resource teams and groups like the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce, the Hmong Wisconsin … Full story: https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/volunteers-reviews-madison-food-carts-trucks/article_aa45fdda-3fa2-11ef-98c4-5fa77908e0d1.html
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How Hmong women in Wisconsin are tackling domestic violence in their communities
Her life would come full circle years later. She would go on to earn a master’s degree in social work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before returning to Wausau to help Hmong women through … Full story: https://madison365.com/how-hmong-women-in-wisconsin-are-tackling-domestic-violence-in-their-communities/
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What to do in Madison this weekend: Isthmus Dance Collective, Madison Night Market and more Isthmus Picks
Heads-up: ticket sales for Urban Triage’s Black Brilliance Gala are set to close May 10; a bevy of heavy bands led by Better Lovers visits the Majestic; and more Isthmus Picks for May 9-12. Full story: https://isthmus.com/arts/isthmus-madison-picks-may-9-to-12-2024/
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Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss new nursing home care rules in La Crosse visit today
Vice President Kamala Harris meets with nursing home workers in La Crosse to discuss new federal requirements for staffing and compensation. Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/kamala-harris-nursing-home-care-workers-la-crosse/article_84c6ba0d-82ae-565d-b370-1caeb2dd14f8.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 governor promises to veto transgender athlete ban passed by Republican Legislature
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature is poised to finish its two-year session Tuesday by passing a ban on high school transgender athletes competing on girls teams, but … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=65f2eca78c8a4b10bf05127449e8b690&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.chron.com%2fnews%2farticle%2fwisconsin-legislature-to-end-session-with-vote-on-18920559.php&c=642734626532977346&mkt=en-us
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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 Republican-controlled Assembly in Wisconsin has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the governor’s partial veto authority, which has angered legislative Republicans after … Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/article_82d1039a-cf6c-11ee-b9c3-07b4ee998f0c.html
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Madison Metropolitan School District hosts budget and facility sessions
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is inviting stakeholders and community members to participate in the upcoming Budget and Facility Engagement Sessions. Full story: https://www.wkow.com/news/madison-metropolitan-school-district-hosts-budget-and-facility-sessions/article_00435562-cfa4-11ee-858d-d789054a21cd.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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MMSD to hold talks with community on budget, facilities
The Madison Metropolitan School District wants to hear from the community on the steps it should take moving forward. Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/news/mmsd-to-hold-talks-with-community-on-budget-facilities/article_8653bffc-cf7c-11ee-beff-4325495d3543.html
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Gooh Grocery owners looking to serve community with new store on Madison’s east side
Gooh Grocery is now open on Madison’s east side. The store provides a range of fresh, affordable foods in an area that has limited food options. Full story: https://www.wkow.com/news/gooh-grocery-owners-looking-to-serve-community-with-new-store-on-madisons-east-side/article_c9884466-bdeb-11ee-af72-d77b16d8b603.html
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Gooh Grocery opens at last on the East Side
West African and Hmong ingredients and pantry staples fill shelves in the former Visions strip club on E. Washington Avenue. Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/gooh-grocery-opens-at-last-on-the-east-side/article_5c150b0c-b3c9-11ee-a096-0b54cc9e6081.html
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Seven Acre Dairy’s 9-part dinner series has been selling out; a few spots remain
Two of the events will have two seatings. Last summer, Mink brought in Yia Vang, a James Beard Award-nominated, Hmong-American chef (Union Hmong Kitchen) who was named Eater’s Twin Cities Chef of the … Full story: https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/seven-acre-dairy-dinner-series-paoli/article_367b0be8-af74-11ee-a32d-3b47df06131f.html