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New Research Shows Immigrants in Gainesville Paid $76 Million in Taxes and Held nearly $242 Million in Spending Power in 2019
GAINESVILLE, FL — A new report released today by New American Economy in partnership with the City of Gainesville and the R??ural Women’s Health Project, underscores the critical role immigrants in Gainesville play in education, business creation, and STEM innovation. Despite making up 11.3 percent of Gainesville’s population, immigrants accounted for 23 percent of the […]
Read MoreThe Border Isn’t Open. Just 1 in 3 People at the Border Last Year Could Access the Asylum Process.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published new data last week showing that over the past 12 months, the Border Patrol has carried out nearly 1.7 million apprehensions at the southern border—a record. Opponents of President Biden quickly jumped on the news to renew claims that the border is somehow open. But focusing only on […]
Read MoreCouncil and Partners Call on ICE and USCIS to Eliminate Delays for Detained Asylum Seekers
The Council and partners urged ICE and USCIS in a letter to ensure timely credible and reasonable fear interviews at U.S. immigration detention centers.
Read MoreNew Americans in Ottawa County
??New research from New American Economy underscores the critical role immigrants in Ottawa County play in the community’s labor force, STEM innovation, and economic vitality. The new report, New Americans in Ottawa County, was prepared in partnership with Ottawa County. Key Findings Immigrants are helping the county meet its rising labor force demands. As of […]
Read MoreNew Report Shows Immigrants in Ottawa County Paid $111.6 Million in Taxes and Held $335.3 Million in Spending Power in 2019
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI — A new report released today by New American Economy in partnership with Ottawa County, underscores the critical role immigrants play in the community’s labor force, agriculture industry, and housing market. Despite making up 5.4 percent of Ottawa County’s population, immigrants accounted for 28.7 percent of the county’s agricultural workers and helped […]
Read MoreNew Americans in Fort Worth
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants held 15.2 percent of all spending power in Fort Worth. The report, New Americans in Fort Worth, was prepared in partnership with the Fort Worth Chamber. In addition to their financial contributions, which included paying $528.3 million in federal taxes and $296 million in state and local […]
Read MoreNew Americans in Odessa
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants held 16.9 percent of all spending power in the Odessa Metro Area. The report, New Americans in Odessa, was prepared in partnership with the Odessa Chamber of Commerce. In addition to their financial contributions, which included paying $117.7 million in federal taxes and $56.7 million in state […]
Read MoreNew research shows immigrants across Texas are driving population growth and helping metros meet their rising labor needs
AUSTIN, TX – New research released today by Texans for Economic Growth, a statewide 110-member business coalition powered by New American Economy (NAE), underscores the critical role immigrants across Texas play in population growth, business creation, and reviving the manufacturing sector. A series of seven reports found that in all regions of the state, immigrants […]
Read MoreBiden Administration Announces Plan for Reinstating the Migrant Protection Protocols
Two months after a federal court ordered the Biden administration to reinstate the so-called Migrant Protection Protocols (also known as “Remain in Mexico”), the administration announced that it will reinstate the program in mid-November if Mexico agrees. In response, some advocates staged a virtual walkout of a listening session held by the administration, refusing to […]
Read MoreNew Americans in Washoe County
New research from New American Economy underscores the critical role immigrants in Washoe County play in the community’s labor force, both as workers in critical industries and as entrepreneurs. The new report, New Americans in Washoe County, was prepared in partnership with the Northern Nevada International Center, City of Reno, and the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce. […]
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