Hmong News – Wisconsin

After years of discussions, a piece of our state’s legislation gets a major amendment, giving added education protections to one of Wisconsin’s largest minority groups. Full story: https://www.nbc26.com/news/state/new-legislation-protects-aapi-hmong-american-history-in-wisconsin-public-school-curriculums

Residents of La Crosse can share their housing priorities and perceptions in an online survey. City planners are identifying housing needs and concerns.

Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/la-crosse-housing-survey/article_4d9f06b2-e6c9-11ee-9908-234043eb6eca.html

A new proposal requiring the teaching of Asian American and Hmong American education in Wisconsin schools has passed through the Assembly and Senate.

Full story: https://www.wkow.com/news/wisconsin-legislature-passes-bill-to-implement-asian-american-history-in-public-schools/article_8e39a558-e64f-11ee-8dc9-b37923bd5859.html

MILWAUKEE – A wise man once said: “Modern problems require modern solutions”. And Tuesday at Fiserv Forum, fourth graders from eleven Milwaukee and …

Full story: https://wtmj.com/news/2024/03/19/students-showcase-problem-solving-skills-at-interschool-design-challenge/

“It will really change the lives of our young people. Not only the Hmong students, but all children in the state of Wisconsin,” said Chris Her Xiong, Founder and CEO, Hmong American Peace Academy.

Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/new-legislation-protects-aapi-and-hmong-american-history-in-wisconsin-public-school-curriculums

The University of Wisconsin System hosted its annual Research in the Rotunda event on March 6, where undergraduate students from across Wisconsin showcased their research to members of the public, …

Full story: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/03/recycled-plastics-and-cooler-cows-undergrads-share-their-work-at-research-in-the-rotunda

Wisconsin has passed a bill mandating the teaching of Hmong and Asian American history in schools. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 240, which requires schools to …

Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-passes-bill-requiring-hmong-160956342.html

The Wisconsin State Senate has unanimously approved a bill to require schools to teach the history of Asian American people. “This is a historic moment for Wisconsin made possible by multi-ethnic, …

Full story: https://madison365.com/wisconsin-senate-passes-bill-to-require-asian-american-history-in-schools/

Incumbent Katie Rosenberg will face challenger Doug Diny in the election for mayor of Wausau on April 2. The mayor of Wausau serves a four-year term. Rosenberg was elected to her first term in 2020.

Full story: https://www.msn.com/

The owners of Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery say the bankruptcy filing will not define them as they work to keep the doors open.

Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2024/03/13/sabrosa-cafe-gallery-stays-open-after-bankruptcy.html

The owners of Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery say the bankruptcy filing will not define them as they work to keep the doors open.

Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2024/03/13/sabrosa-cafe-gallery-stays-open-after-bankruptcy.html

In 2021, Illinois made history as the first state to require Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) studies in their schools.And after a historic and unanimous passing of Assemb …

Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/from-a-marathon-to-a-milestone-wisconsin-legislature-passes-bill-to-mandate-asian-american-history-in-schools

Gov. Tony Evers renewed his vow to veto a bill banning high school transgender athletes on girls teams, saying he’d be “damn proud to do it.” …

Full story: https://wisconsinwatch.org/2024/03/wisconsin-transgender-athlete-ban-governor-evers-veto-democrat-republican/

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

Please nominate and share their story with us. Yelp ranks Milwaukee spot among top 100 places for seafood Hmong buffet on south side; cafe opens at Radio Milwaukee: Quick Bites Hmong buffet on south …

Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2024/03/13/sabrosa-cafe-gallery-stays-open-after-bankruptcy.html

Missing Child On February 20, 2024, approximately three weeks ago, Elijah Vue, age three, vanished in Eastern Wisconsin. His mother …

Full story: https://chicagoleader.com/wisconsin-continues-to-search-for-a-young-boy-who-disappeared/

Senate Bill 240 unanimously passed in the state Senate. The bill looks to amend a statute to require that Asian American history be taught in schools.

Full story: https://www.nbc26.com/greenbay/wisconsin-lawmakers-take-another-step-to-require-asian-american-history-in-schools

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has renewed his promise to veto a bill passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would ban high school transgender athletes competing on girls teams, saying he …

Full story: https://apnews.com/article/trump-marijuana-transgender-election-175be07e3d3f77cc26b97dabd3f6e813