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ChicagoInno: What Would Illinois Look Like Without Immigrants? 113K Fewer Entrpreneurs: A new report breaks down immigrants’ impact on the economy of Illinois
What would Illinois look like without immigrants? 113,939 fewer founders. 281,090 employees out of a job. $2.6 billion in business income lost. And that’s just from foreign-born entrepreneurs. A new report from New American Economy, a bipartisan group of more than 500 mayors and business leaders who support immigration reform with a focus on the […]
Read MoreSW Illinois News: Illinois district relies on immigrant businesses, workers
Immigrants account for 14 percent of the Illinois population, but they make up about 22 percent of the state’s entrepreneurs — translating to more than $2 billion in business in 2014 alone. Those statistics are part of the New American Economy’s “Map the Impact,” a recently released report that showcases immigration contributions to all 435 […]
Read MoreWKRN: Influential immigrants talk about impact they have on Tennessee’s 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 one reason. We are here […]
Read MoreThe Incline: Data aims to show impact of immigrants on Pittsburgh region
Gisele Fetterman described the first time she was called for jury duty as a dream come true. That’s not sarcasm. “I felt that’s when I would really be American,” said Fetterman, who was born in Brazil. When she showed up, Fetterman said she “was the only person excited to be there in a room full of […]
Read MorePortland Press Herald: Foreign-born workers needed in Maine
Maine business leaders said Tuesday that the state needs to be more welcoming to immigrants and other newcomers to address looming workforce shortages. It’s the latest in a string of events intended to focus attention on reforming immigration laws nationally. Encouraging people to move to Maine is especially critical to address the problem of the […]
Read MoreSun Journal: Changes in immigration law will help Maine
The state of Maine suffers demographic challenges, ranking annually as having one of the oldest populations in the nation. As our population ages, our work force is expected to decline. Those demographics mean that Maine will need a large influx of people to meaningfully grow its population and work force. Yet we are largely missing […]
Read MoreWyoming Tribune Eagle: “Local immigrant wants what’s best for America”
For one month Nesley Corona waited in Agua Prieta in the state of Sonora, Mexico, with her two older sisters before boarding a truck that would cart her across the border into the United States. While she waited, the person responsible for her transport kept asking her for more money. She was 15 years old. […]
Read MoreWisconsin State Farmer: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau supports National Day of Action to encourage immigration reform”
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation supports the New American Economy’s (NAE) National Day of Action and immigration reform campaign. The campaign kicked off Tuesday with the launch of the Map of Impact that includes updated immigration statistics by state and congressional district and is available at newamericaneconomy.org/locations. This campaign highlights the power of immigrants in communities […]
Read MoreHartford Courant: Advocates: Immigrants Contribute To Connecticut Economy
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., supports a path to legalization for immigrants who overstayed visas or came into the country without permission. At a press conference at the state Capitol timed to the report’s release, he noted that Connecticut’s foreign-born workers pay $5 billion in taxes each year. “We are the beacon of opportunity and freedom,” […]
Read MoreSun-Sentinel: State Republicans must become check on deportation abuse
Carlos Curbelo took several risks on Tuesday for a Republican member of Congress. He went on CNN, to discuss immigration. He noted that border security had improved under the Obama administration. He pointed out that a record number of deportations had occurred during Obama’s presidency. Curbelo even stood up for truth, which he said has […]
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