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The teaching of Hmong and Asian American histories to be required in Wisconsin under a new law

Apr. 04, 2024 12:27 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories. Evers signed the bill at an elementary school in Wausau, which is home to about 4,700 Hmong. That is 12% of the...

Wisconsin governor signs legislative package aimed at expanding access to dental care

Jan. 31, 2024 12:23 PM EST

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a package of bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to dental care and addressing dental workforce shortages across the state into law Wednesday. U.S. Health Resources Administration data released this month found...