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IL Legislation Would Help People Avoid Medical Debt
A new report finds thousands of low-income or uninsured people in Illinois face medical debt that is depleting their savings and, in some cases…
NC’s Anti-Community ID Bill Could Harm Immigrant Families
Providers of community IDs for North Carolina's immigrant communities say proposed legislation banning police officers and local governments from reco…
TN Group Heads to State Capitol for 'Day On The Hill'
Advocates and leaders are headed to the state capitol next week to voice their concerns over issues affecting Black communities in Tennessee…
Few Undocumented CA College Students Receive State Aid
Just 14% of California's 94,000 undocumented college students receive some form of state financial aid, according to a new report. Researchers from …
NE Attorney: Proposed Immigration Changes Violate U.S. Laws, Treaties
Nebraska welcomed more than 10,000 refugees between 2002 and 2016, and some are still hoping to bring family members to the U.S. Under the …
NC Latino Leaders Call for More Bilingual, Cultural Support
North Carolina's Latino education leaders see a need for more bilingual and cultural sensitivity training in the state's classrooms. The group …
Unionized Farmworkers Reach Pact with Hundreds of NC Farms
Unionized farmworkers recently signed a collective-bargaining agreement with the North Carolina Growers Association. The new agreement protects the …
'Immigrants Are Essential' Fund to Support CA Immigration Nonprofits
California is home to 10.5 million immigrants, and the nonprofits serving them said they have been stretched to the limit over the past few years…
Bill to Expand Tax Credits Draws on Children's Health Data
A bill to increase tax credits in the Commonwealth is backed up by research showing the credits lead to better nutrition for working families and bett…
MA Legislation Aims to Improve Language Access for All
Lawmakers and immigrants-rights activists in the Commonwealth are hoping to pass the Language Access and Inclusion Act, which would dramatically …
Undocumented Workers Could Get Access to Unemployment Under WA Bill
Undocumented workers in Washington state do not have access to unemployment insurance, but some state lawmakers aim to change it this session…
Bill Extends Food Aid to All Oregonians Regardless of Immigration Status
A big gap exists in who can receive food assistance in Oregon, and some lawmakers want to bridge the divide this session. Federal law excludes …