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Failing Prison System Gets New Life—At The Expense of Immigrants and American Taxpayers
Public and private prisons previously crumbling under financial strains, reduced population numbers, and Obama-era regulations are receiving a boost under the Trump administration, thanks in large part to the president’s promise to fill their beds with undocumented immigrants. In fact, since President Trump took office, private prison stock has been on the rise. This is […]
Read MoreProvidence Business News: “Report: R.I. home to 104K immigrants”
A new report released this week shows that Rhode Island is home to nearly 140,000 immigrants, and that they are mostly of working age, and work in the manufacturing and software industries. That number grows to more than 200,000 when the Providence-Warwick-Fall River metropolitan area is included. Again, most of the immigrants in the metro […]
Read MoreWTNH: Senator Richard Blumenthal Outlines Contributions of Immigrants
Senator Richard Blumenthal is weighing in on the impact of immigrants. Tuesday he, along with other Connecticut leaders showcased new research on the contributions of immigrants in Hartford and across the state to highlight the critical need for immigration reform. Spearheaded by New American Economy (NAE), the event marks the launch of Map the Impact-a […]
Read MoreUtah 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 140 events in 30 states, […]
Read MoreDuPage Policy Journal: “Report shows economic impact of immigrants in Illinois’ District 6”
New American Economy, a New York-based group that advocates for immigration reform, released a report Tuesday detailing the impact immigrants have on the economy, job creation and filling the skills gap nationwide and within Illinois’ District 6. The data include details of how District 6 has benefited from the growing immigrant population. The report also […]
Read MoreNew Americans in Buffalo and Syracuse
New American Economy (NAE) released a report documenting the critical impact immigrants have on the Upstate economies of Buffalo and Syracuse through their contribution to population growth, high rates of workforce participation, large tax contributions, and spending power. This report was released in conjunction with the launch of Map the Impact—an NAE campaign to highlight the power of immigrants […]
Read MoreNew Americans in Buffalo and Syracuse
New American Economy (NAE) released a report documenting the critical impact immigrants have on the Upstate economies of Buffalo and Syracuse through their contribution to population growth, high rates of workforce participation, large tax contributions, and spending power. This report was released in conjunction with the launch of Map the Impact—an NAE campaign to highlight the power of immigrants […]
Read MoreNew Study on Buffalo and Syracuse Shows the Economic Power of Immigrants
Upstate, NY – Today, New American Economy (NAE) released a report documenting the critical impact immigrants have on the Upstate economies of Buffalo and Syracuse through their contribution to population growth, high rates of workforce participation, large tax contributions, and spending power. This report was released in conjunction with the launch of Map the Impact—an […]
Read MoreImmigrant Professor Aims to Solve Dental Health Issues Costing Americans $60 Billion per Year
Shortly after the Chinese Cultural Revolution — a decade that saw the brutal persecution of intellectuals — China reversed course and started seeking foreign brainpower to help salvage its ravaged economy. As part of Deng Xiaping’s sweeping economic reforms, the state began sending its most promising students to overseas universities. “When our thousands of Chinese […]
Read MoreGreen Energy Entrepreneur Succeeded Despite our Cumbersome Immigration System
Tom Szaky, a green energy entrepreneur, credits his immigrant experience with helping him see a business opportunity few others did—and having the motivation to pursue it. Szaky, who was born in Hungary, fled the country at the age of four with his family. Settling in Toronto, Canada, Tom says he and his parents were quickly […]
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