Expanding access to driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status would advance the economic success of our state. It would also… Continue reading Driver’s licenses for all is important for building an equitable recovery
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Economic recovery would be strengthened by immigrant-inclusive COVID response
With the onset of winter, it’s clear that the coronavirus and accompanying economic disruption will continue to be with us… Continue reading Economic recovery would be strengthened by immigrant-inclusive COVID response
Coronavirus responses should include all our neighbors, including immigrants
Excluding immigrant Minnesotans – who make up close to 9 percent of our state’s population – puts them and their families at risk, and it makes it more difficult for our state and communities to recover from this public health crisis.
Minnesota has lots of opportunities to support immigrants, strengthen economy, according to new report
During a time when immigrants are being targeted by harsh federal policies, states have a unique role to play to… Continue reading Minnesota has lots of opportunities to support immigrants, strengthen economy, according to new report
Trump administration continues assault on New Americans with new rule
A new “public charge” policy would make it harder for New Americans to keep their families together and puts new roadblocks on their path to citizenship.
Driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status is good for Minnesotans, good for the economy
The Minnesota House passed expanded access to driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status as part of their omnibus transportation budget bill.
New federal rule would increase hardship among New Americans
This weekend, draft language for a new “public charge” rule was released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This rule… Continue reading New federal rule would increase hardship among New Americans
Refugees important to Minnesota’s workforce
Employers who hire refugees see lower turnover and choose from a wider pool of potential employees. That’s what a new report from… Continue reading Refugees important to Minnesota’s workforce
Undocumented immigrants pay $83 million in state taxes, would pay more with immigration reform
Undocumented immigrants play a vital role in Minnesota’s economy and currently pay an estimated $83 million in state and local… Continue reading Undocumented immigrants pay $83 million in state taxes, would pay more with immigration reform