Tag: news
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Barbara Lee locked in tight race with Oakland mayor rival; race too close to call
Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) is neck and neck with her main rival in the Oakland special mayoral election, with the race too close to call. The initial tally of the results of the … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68012b61510742d8b898d32272e64390&url=https%3a%2f%2fthehill.com%2fhomenews%2fcampaign%2f5251295-barbara-lee-oakland-race%2f&c=13650896309847718561&mkt=en-us
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As funding for crime victims plummets, Wisconsin’s attorney general urges state to fill the gap
Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging state lawmakers to approve nearly $68 million for crime victim services over the next two years. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67f94262f0ea4731a142512e3c96b0e6&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2f2025%2f04%2f11%2fvoca-cuts-limit-services-for-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-victims%2f83015924007%2f&c=1945810489548296911&mkt=en-us
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Brandon Vang sworn in for Fresno City Council District 5
Fresno’s newest city council member was sworn in today.Brandon Vang now represents District 5, which includes southeast Fresno.I will well and faithfully discha … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/brandon-vang-sworn-in-for-fresno-city-council-district-5
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As funding for crime victims plummets, Wisconsin’s attorney general urges state to fill the gap
“We’re still trying to do everything we can to do the work and keep our doors open,” said Tammie Xiong, executive director of the Hmong American Women’s Association, or HAWA, in Milwauke … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6812f7a0ffe54dd09978269104f32b7a&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2f2025%2f04%2f11%2fvoca-cuts-limit-services-for-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-victims%2f83015924007%2f&c=1945810489548296911&mkt=en-us
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Fresno, the city of immigrants and diversity, welcomes Hmong City Council member | Opinion
Brandon Vang, who reflected on his family’s support in his first comments as a Fresno City Council member, was sworn in on Thursday. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-city-immigrants-diversity-welcomes-214900636.html
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From a refugee camp to City Hall, Fresno’s newest councilmember takes the reins after emotional ceremony
This story was originally published by Fresnoland, a nonprofit news organization. In a tearful speech after taking his oath of office Thursday, Brandon Vang thanked the people who came before him. Th … Full story: https://thebusinessjournal.com/from-a-refugee-camp-to-city-hall-fresnos-newest-councilmember-takes-the-reins-after-emotional-ceremony/
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Lang opposes giving Hmong veterans state benefits
A compromise measure would recognize the men as veterans but limit access to benefits. It is estimated fewer than 1000 Hmong Vietnam veterans live in Minnesota. Full story: https://www.willmarradio.com/news/lang-opposes-giving-hmong-veterans-state-benefits/article_b1acbe4d-aedd-4753-84fa-0a00d52fbab2.html
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These Stations Serve America’s Hmong Communities
In California, where approximately 107,000 Hmong reside, the origin of the state’s two Hmong stations, as told by Marc Yablonka, is a fascinating story. Full story: https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/programming-and-sales/these-stations-serve-americas-hmong-communities
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Minnesota bill would define Hmong soldiers who fought during Laos “Secret War” as veterans
The CIA recruited and trained thousands of Hmong people to fight on behalf of Americans during a clandestine operation in Laos during the Vietnam War, known as the “Secret War.” Now, those … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-bill-hmong-soldiers-laos-secret-war-veterans/
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These Stations Serve America’s Hmong Communities
Jan. 7, 2011 was a difficult day at Hmong-language station KJAY 1430 AM in Sacramento, Calif. The staff had learned that after a year in the hospital, Vang Pao had passed away the day before from … Full story: https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/programming-and-sales/these-stations-serve-americas-hmong-communities
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How Hmong soldiers in Minnesota are fighting to get veterans benefits
Hmong soldiers who fought for the U.S. during the Vietnam War are asking to be recognized for their service. The CIA recruited and trained them during the Secret War in Laos. As Caroline Cummings … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-soldiers-minnesota-fighting-veterans-231024940.html
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Minnesota bill would define Hmong soldiers who fought during Laos “Secret War” as veterans
Changing state law to define them as veterans would unlock state veterans benefits like the GI bill or access to the state’s veterans homes. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-bill-hmong-soldiers-laos-secret-war-veterans/
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Wisconsin nonprofits, libraries & museums scrambling as DOGE cuts funding for humanities
Funding for state affiliates of the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH), which provides grants to non-profits, will soon be gone. Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/local/wisconsin-nonprofits-libraries-museums-scrambling-as-doge-cuts-funding-for-humanities
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Feel Good Friday: La Crosse Area Heritage Center opens the Hmong Story Cloth exhibition
April is Hmong Heritage Month in Wisconsin and a Hmong Story Cloth exhibit is now on display at the La Crosse Area Heritage Center. The exhibit features 19 … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67f3fc5fb2ea404d84eb568d7aaacc7b&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wiproud.com%2foriginals%2ffeelgoodfriday%2ffeel-good-friday-la-crosse-area-heritage-center-opens-the-hmong-story-cloth-exhibition%2f&c=15346543536968948810&mkt=en-us
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‘It is our traditional culture that you can carry on’: Milwaukee musician maintains the traditions of Hmong instrument Qeej
White meets Mason Lospeej Her and his father Andrew, preservers of a traditional Hmong instrument called the Qeej. (pronounced “gheng”) … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/it-is-our-traditional-culture-that-you-can-carry-on-milwaukee-musician-maintains-the-traditions-of-hmong-instrument-qeej
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Former St. Paul charter school teacher intends to plead guilty to criminal sexual conduct
A former St. Paul charter school teacher intends to plead guilty to criminal sexual conduct with his former 16-year-old student, according to a recent court filing. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/hmong-college-prep-teacher-plea-criminal-sexual-conduct
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KMSP anchor Chenue Her reveals his favorite Twin Cities hotspots
Chenue Her is grateful to be home. After stints in Virginia, Atlanta and Des Moines, the 34-year-old TV journalist returned to the Twin Cities in October to co-anchor the “Fox 9 Morning News” with … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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