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New 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 […]
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New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants held 32 percent of all spending power in Katy. The report, New Americans in Katy, was prepared in partnership with the Katy Area Chamber. In addition to their financial contributions, which included paying $2 billion in federal taxes and $805.6 million in state and local taxes, […]
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 Americans in Tarrant County
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants held 15.6 percent of all spending power in Tarrant County. The report, New Americans in Tarrant County, was prepared in partnership with the Fort Worth Chamber. In addition to their financial contributions, which included paying $1.6 billion in federal taxes and $783.3 million in state and […]
Read MoreNew Americans in Lubbock
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants held 7.3 percent of all spending power in the Lubbock Metro Area. The report, New Americans in Lubbock, was prepared in partnership with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. In addition to their financial contributions, which included paying $107.8 million in federal taxes and $46.7 million in […]
Read MoreNew Americans in Waco
New research from New American Economy, New Americans in Waco, shows that immigrants held 8.8 percent of all spending power in the Waco Metro Area. In addition to their financial contributions, which included paying $72.5 million in federal taxes and $48.8 million in state and local taxes, the report highlights how immigrants fill crucial workforce […]
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 MoreUSCIS Brings Back Family Reunification Programs for Haitians and Filipino Veterans
Two parole programs that were terminated under the Trump administration are getting a second life under President Biden. The Filipino World War II Veterans Parole (FWVP) program and The Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) program aim to reunite eligible U.S. citizens and residents with certain family members who live abroad and who are waiting in […]
Read MoreThe Reimplementation of MPP is Betrayal of President Biden’s Campaign Promises
The Biden administration announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to revive and reimplement the Migrant Protection Protocols by mid-November. The Council believes that plans to restart the program is a betrayal of the president’s campaign promises and a sign that this administration is failing to reenvision border management and the way that we treat asylum seekers.
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