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  • Early Childcare Educators Applaud Introduction of House Bill 2854 for Early Childhood Education Funding & Care

    Jan 24, 2023

    CHARLESTON, WV – Early childcare educators today celebrated the introduction of a House Bill 2853 which would improve funding for early childhood education and care. HB 2854 would help stabilize funding for childcare centers based on enrollment, not just attendance. It will have a hearing on Jan. 24 in the House Health Committee, and if approved, will head to the House Finance Committee. “This measure is critical because childcare is essential for business and economic development, as well as workforce participation,” said Tiffany Gale a child...

  • Indigenous Women Empowered to Make History on Canadian Banknotes through Native Women's Association of Canada's 'Change the Bill' Exhibition

    Jan 24, 2023

    TORONTO, ONTARIO - The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is proud to announce the launch of "Change the Bill", a call to action that aims to promote reconciliation through art. Despite being the original inhabitants of this land, an Indigenous person has never been represented on a permanent Canadian banknote. The underrepresentation and marginalization of Indigenous women in Canadian society is a longstanding issue that must be addressed. Despite playing a crucial role in shaping the country's history and culture, Indigenous women...

  • Minnesota Asian and Pacific Caucus Unveils Legislative Priorities

    Jan 24, 2023

    ST. PAUL – Today, the Minnesota Asian and Pacific Caucus (MAP) unveiled their legislative priorities for the 2023 session. The legislative priorities include: • Anti-Hate Crime Bill authored by Rep. Samantha Vang • English learner programming funding increase authored by Rep. Kaohly Her • Ethnic Studies Bill authored by Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura • Capacity Building Grants authored by Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura • AAPI Veterans Bill authored by Senators Foung Hawj and Susan Pha “I am profoundly honored to serve as MAP Caucus Chair. I am looking...

  • Red Lake Nation Duluth Winter Event - Saturday, February 18, 2023

    Red Lake Nation Duluth Winter Event - Saturday, February 18, 2023 Clyde Iron Works - Duluth, MN - 1 PM - 5 PM...

  • Representative Athena Hollins Votes For, House Passes the PRO Act, Protecting Minnesotans' Reproductive Freedom

    Jan 24, 2023

    SAINT PAUL, Minn. - On January 19, 2023, the Minnesota House passed the Protecting Reproductive Options (PRO) Act with a final vote of 69-65. The bill enshrines Minnesotans’ fundamental right to reproductive healthcare. Representative Athena Hollins (DFL- Saint Paul) voted for the legislation. “I am taking a stand to end the generational trauma and oppression associated with bodily autonomy,” said Representative Hollins. “All of our children and loved ones deserve the right to make their own decisions on their reproductive healthcare needs....

  • Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega Votes For, House Passes the PRO Act, Protecting Minnesotans' Reproductive Freedom

    Jan 24, 2023

    SAINT PAUL, Minn. - On Thursday, January 19, 2023, the Minnesota House passed the Protecting Reproductive Options (PRO) Act. The bill enshrines Minnesotans’ fundamental right to reproductive healthcare. Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega (DFL- Saint Paul) voted for the legislation. “Mad love to everyone on passing HF 1 yesterday,” said Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega. “I really want to express my thanks again to Rep. Hollins for her testimony that spoke for so many of us in solidarity and continuing the fight for our daughters and their reproductiv...