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News Channel 5: “A Look At An Immigrant’s Impact on Tennessee”
In Tennessee, immigrants make up about 5 percent of the population. Numbers released by the New American Economy have shown just how that number impacts others. “Immigrants make up 15 percent of Nashville’s tourism, hospitality and recreation industries. More than 20 percent of the construction industry has jobs that are filled by immigrants and… Read More
San Francisco Examiner (CA): Report: Immigrants more than a third of SF’s population
Immigrants make up more than a third of San Francisco’s population and make a large contribution to the local economy, according to a new report released Tuesday. Immigrants in San Francisco have around $7.1 billion in spending power and pay more than $2.5 billion in total taxes each year, $1.7… Read More
KSL: “Utah leaders call for immigration reform, cite contributions of immigrants”
One Utah lawmaker borrowed part of a President Donald Trump campaign quote Tuesday as he advocated for immigration reform, saying Congress needs to build a door into its immigration policy. Members of Utah’s faith and business community joined with state lawmakers to call upon Congress to promote immigration reform. Over… Read More
WKRN: “Influential Immigrants talk about impact they have on the economy”
On Tuesday, representatives with the Department of Homeland Security released two new memos saying they are going to hire 15,000 new employees to help with enforcement. In response, business leaders went to Tennessee’s capitol to talk about the impact immigrants have on the state’s economy. “We are here today for… Read More
Salt Lake Tribune: “Utah leaders acknowledge immigrants’ contribution to state’s economy”
Utah immigrants pay $1.2 billion taxes and have about $4 billion in spending power per year. They account for 8.6 percent of the state population, running businesses that provide jobs for more than 31,000 people, and they have a reputation of entrepreneurship and special skills. They also support the agriculture,… Read More
KUER Radio: “Bipartisan Group Highlights Immigrants’ Economic Impact”
Community leaders on both sides of the aisle came together Tuesday morning to stress the positive impact immigrants have on Utah’s economy. The press conference came hours after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security laid out policies the Trump administration is implementing to more aggressively detain and deport illegal immigrants. Read More
The Nevada Independent: “Pro-business groups seek to revive federal immigration reform”
A pro-business group founded by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg is trying to revive talk of federal immigration reform, centering on immigrant-heavy areas including Nevada. At a press conference hosted by the New American Economy in Carson City, representatives from the Nevada Farm Bureau and Reno Chamber of Commerce pled their case… Read More
Fox 17 Nashville: “Nashville business leaders warn of deportation consequences”
Nashville business leaders said Tuesday mass deportations could cost jobs and tax dollars in the Volunteer State, The Nashville Chamber of Commerce joined the Tennessee Farm Bureau and local business leaders at to show lawmakers new data from New American Economy, which said contrary to some claims, immigrants do pay… Read More
Utah Business: “Utah Leaders Map the Impact of the Foreign-Born and Call for Immigration Reform”
On Tuesday, local leaders showcased new research on the contributions of immigrants in Utah and highlighted the critical need for immigration reform. Spearheaded by New American Economy (NAE), the event marks the launch of Map the Impact—a campaign to highlight the power of immigrants in communities across the country. With… Read More
Provo Daily Herald: “In wake of federal crackdown on immigration, Utah leaders advocate for immigration reform”
In the wake of some controversial immigration orders by the Donald Trump administration, Utah politicians and business leaders gathered Tuesday to advocate for immigration reform. President Trump’s actions have included enacting a temporary travel ban from seven countries. The Associated Press reported Tuesday morning that Secretary of Homeland Security John… Read More
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