Latino Economies
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Bloomberg editors say GOP popularity with Latino voters in Florida is a ‘big deal’ for Democrats
Bloomberg editors published an op-ed on Friday that highlighted Republicans’ gains among Latino voters and the problems that could cause the Democratic Party if the trend ... -
Colorado Latinos voted overwhelmingly for Democrats despite Republican hopes of winning them over
A new exit poll from the Colorado Latino Policy Agenda shows that Latino voters in Colorado overwhelmingly voted for Democratic candidates in this year’s midterm elections. ... -
GOP rides Latino support in Florida as Miami-Dade turns red – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI (AP) — For some Democrats, losing Miami-Dade County in South Florida was unthinkable. The state’s largest county by population and a Democratic stronghold, home to ... -
Latino Leadership Program Launched – Delaware Business Times
Perdue management and employees, heads of state and members of the Hispanic community came together to celebrate the Perdue Foundation’s $20,000 donation to launch HACE Delaware. ... -
In town hall with Hispanic Council, Fetterman stresses investment and energy security
(Jhe Center Square) — A virtual town hall Thursday featured Democratic U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman speaking about the concerns of Latino business owners. The forum, ... -
Latino publicist with GOP broke with Texas Governor Abbott over Trump, aide Beto O’Rourke
AUSTIN — Lionel Sosa, a publicist who has helped three Republican presidents boost their appeal to Hispanics, has accused Gov. Greg Abbott of being too shy ... -
Why Republicans Are Rising | Seattle weather
The Democrats had a golden summer. The Dobbs decision led to a surge in voter registration. Voters handed Democrats a string of sweet victories in unlikely ... -
‘Cold War Stories’: Why Cuban-Americans in Miami remain staunch Republicans | 2022 US Midterm Elections
It was a rainy Tuesday morning in South Florida, and two men in their 80s were deep in conversation and cafecito at the iconic Versailles Cuban ... -
Celebrating Hispanic Contributions to the Californian and American Economy | Room Santa Maria Comments | Company
The Santa Maria Valley Room wants to join our state partners in highlighting the value and importance of this segment of our community. According to state ... -
Racial Equity in Marijuana Pardons Requires State Action
In pardoning Americans convicted by the federal government of possession of marijuana, President Joe Biden said he was aiming to partially fix decades of anti-drug laws ... -
Registered Latino voters push even harder five weeks before election
Arizona is less than a week away from the final date for those who can register to vote in the general election. ABC15 spoke with Joe ... -
GOP narrows Democrats’ lead among Latino voters, new poll finds
Less than six weeks before November’s midterm elections, Democrats lead Republicans by more than 20 points among Latino voters, but that Democratic advantage has shrunk from ... -
‘Biden’s admin is not doing his job’
When asked if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) was wrong to send undocumented migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) swerved at an Axios ... -
Puerto Rico mayors clash with Luma Energy over power restoration
Desperate mayors in Puerto Rico are clashing with Luma Energy, the private Canada-US power transmission and distribution company, over how to restore power to areas that ... -
Migrant bus: Venezuelans in Chicago saw signs of humanitarian crisis months before political collapse
The voice is the Spanish language section of the Sun-Times, presented by AARP Chicago. When Rafael Briceño Colmenares arrived in Chicago one freezing January night, all ... -
Chispa and Voto Latino come together to encourage Latinx voters to register and vote
Health care, immigration, jobs and the economy are key issues for Latino singles as the midterm elections approach DALLAS, September 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Chispa#1 dating ... -
Your Weekly Guide to the Arts
To note: In particular, you can help the artistic sector by attending the starry evening events below and, while you’re at it, take a 3-minute Americans ... -
New program seeks to build Hispanic businesses
DENVER, Colorado — Across the country, there’s pressure to increase the number of Hispanic business owners. The census reports that 19% of the country identifies as ... -
From consumers to producers, from employees to employers: Latino Economic Development Corp. opens its headquarters in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Partners for Community and Latino Economic Development Corp. opened the company’s new headquarters in western Massachusetts yesterday. “We are Main Street USA,” said Andrew ... -
Latinas at the forefront of fight for fast food workers
On September 5, 2022, Labor Day, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the signing of the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (AB 257), a victory ... -
“When Hiring Slows, Black Workers Are Pushed So Far They Quit”: Why Fed Rate Hikes Threaten Black Workers
By Zoe Han Black workers are usually the first to feel the ill winds of a cooling labor market Ingrained discrimination and family demands mean fewer ... -
COVID has increased Latinas’ responsibilities at home while limiting their ability to work
Omar Lopez/Unsplash Key points to remember: Leaving the labor market. Latinas were more likely than any other group to quit their jobs during the pandemic, in ... -
California fast-food workers could see wages hit $22 an hour next year
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a nationwide landmark measure giving more than half a million fast food workers more power and protections, despite objections ... -
State of Jefferson, ¡HICA! partner to recruit and train the next generation of Alabama linemen
A new class of Jefferson State Community College students are ready to enter the workforce with skills that will put them in demand to support the ... -
For women of color in care work, racial and economic inequalities abound, report finds
The pandemic has glaringly exposed this “often overlooked backbone of our social and economic structure,” the report notes. Child care centers closed, nursing homes were overrun ... -
STOCK MARKET NEWS: Dow, S&P, Nasdaq struggle, Twitter hits back at Musk’s jumps, Bed Bath & Beyond
Symbol Price To change %To change USO $78.69 2.84 3.74 CLC $164.63 1.22 0.75 XOM $100.12 2.25 2h30 Oil prices fell on Tuesday, paring some gains ... -
Reports: California homicides and violent crimes increased in 2021
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homicides in California rose again last year — as did other violent crimes — amid growing frustration as the state’s top Democrats ... -
2022 primary elections: Florida, New York and Oklahoma state primaries kick off
Democratic showdowns and progressive challenges headline primaries in Florida and New York A number of high-profile showdowns between Democrats are taking place Tuesday as voters head ... -
Report Offers Ways Minnesota Meat Processors Can Replenish Diminished Workforce – Agweek
(Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series on meat processing in Minnesota. Next week’s article will focus on succession planning for meat processing ... -
“We feel like our dreams are slipping away from us” – The Journal
Roberta Villalobos and her husband, whose real names I hide for privacy reasons, started looking for a house to buy in Durango more than two years ... -
As Silicon Valley seeks to cut spending, service workers fear they will be the first to go
Service workers at Silicon Valley tech giants fear that as companies cut spending, they could be among the first to lose their jobs. “The frustration right ... -
“I don’t have many people visiting me” – You might be surprised to hear that your neighbor is hungry
My teenage son and I volunteered together for a local Meals on Wheels program in the summer of 2020 when COVID caused an increase in the ... -
County to Host Second Round of Retail Rental Assistance Webinars
The county will host two webinars next week to provide information on the second round of the Small Business Rental Assistance Grant Programofficials announced. The $2 ... -
Editorial: The greener pastures of the recreational pot remain elusive for some
“New Mexico’s cannabis legalization policy must ensure equity and diversity, while reinvesting in the communities hardest hit by cannabis criminalization,” state officials Javier Martínez and Andrea ... -
Dallas’ new responsible banking ordinance is a step toward racial equity
Before serving on the Dallas City CouncilI didn’t know as much about housing estates as I do now, but I knew a lot about life south ... -
Republicans, Latino voters and an eye on Nevada
There’s no better test this year of whether Republicans are making substantial inroads with once-solidly Democratic Latino voters than Nevada. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), the ... -
Racial Equity and Community Partnership Grants Awarded
Northwestern announced that nine community projects will be funded this year through the Racial Equity and Community Partnerships Grants program. Launched in 2021, the program is ... -
Meet David Mongeau, Director of UTSA’s New School of Data Science
David Mongeau calls himself an “accidental technologist”. As an undergraduate at Carnegie Mellon University, the director of UTSA’s new School of Data Science majored in poetry. ... -
Media News: PRISA Media Forges New Alliance with Major Latin American Media to Jointly Target US Advertising Market | Economy and business
Prisa Media, Clarin (Argentina), Trade (Peru), Milénio/Multimedia (Mexico) and time (Colombia) have joined forces to launch +MAS Audiences, an innovative programmatic advertising platform that connects advertisers ... -
Legacy of Redlining continues to ravage communities of color | Chicago News
Vacant lots and abandoned homes have long plagued black and brown communities on the south and west sides of Chicago. They are a stark and visual ... -
Versa Clark: a local company
Versa Clark | Special for the Times Recently I watched a video of local economic development officials with genuine concerns about how to move the region ... -
DOJ opens environmental justice investigation in Houston for dumping
Comment this story Comment The Justice Department opened an environmental justice investigation Friday into allegations that the city of Houston failed to respond fairly to reports ... -
How Economic Stress Can Strengthen Your Relationship
Post-pandemic society has shifted from caring primarily about health to struggling to maintain wealth. Soaring gas and grocery prices have become a universal challenge for couples ... -
Latin Americans Most Bullish on Crypto, Ripple Study Found
According to a study conducted by blockchain company Ripple, residents of Latin America are the most inclined towards the digital asset industry. 50% of respondents believe ... -
AZ Big Media Arizona ranks 7th for most severe housing underproduction
Ready for growth, a network of cross-industry members committed to solving the nation’s housing shortage and affordability crisis through data-driven research and evidence-based policy, today released ... -
NJ businesses criticize newly signed state budget
Governor Phil Murphy was joined by state lawmakers, administration officials and local leaders at a signing ceremony for the $50.6 billion spending plan for 2023. “This ... -
The Robin Hood Foundation released a survey on Covid-19 and working families in New York
The disturbing findings of the pandemic’s impact on New York families come from the Early Childhood Poverty Tracker survey, released Thursday. Jointly conducted by the Robin ... -
From EL FARO ENGLISH: Nicaragua’s Ortega finds complicity with Central American presidents
Honduran President Xiomara Castro (Radar2020/Twitter) Nicaragua, in brief: Central American leaders are averting their gaze from the Nicaraguan Ortega-Murillo regime, aware that fighting with Central America’s ... -
4th of July celebration, final stage of efforts to revitalize PlazAmericas mall in Sharpstown
American flags lined the aisle of the PlazAmericas mall where dozens of vendors selling an array of Latino and Asian candy and trinkets shared space in ... -
UTSA Provides Additional $6.6 Million to Help Students During Summer Semester | UTSA today | UTSA
UTSA’s mission The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement, and public service. ... -
Live Updates | G-7 leaders consider new natural gas projects
ELMAU – The latest from the G-7 Summit, the annual meeting of the major democratic economies, taking place this year in the Bavarian Alps in Germany; ... -
Among the unemployed in Wisconsin, black applicants are half as likely as whites to receive pandemic aid
A report by the federal Government Accountability Office found that Wisconsin was among the slowest to start paying federal pandemic unemployment assistance, and whites were receiving ... -
Pennsylvania reacts to reversal of Roe v. wade
The reaction in Pennsylvania to the United States Supreme Court’s opinion overturning Roe v. Wade was fast on both sides on Friday. The Women’s Rights Project, ... -
What issues could motivate Florida voters in the 2022 election?
Susan MacManus may have retired from teaching at the University of South Florida, but she’s still a political scientist eyeing the midterm reviews. As the campaign ... -
Minimum Wage Increase and Fair Work Week Improvements Take Effect July 1 | Latin voice | Chicago News
Chicago Minimum Wage Increase and Improvements fair work week ordinance takes effect July 1. Andy Fox, Director of Labor Standards for the Chicago Department of Business ... -
Eurobattery Minerals takes over the vice-presidency of the Swedish-Spanish Chamber of Commerce and strengthens its contribution to the green transition
DGAP-News: Eurobattery Minerals AB / Keyword(s): MiscellaneousEurobattery Minerals takes over the vice-presidency of the Swedish-Spanish Chamber of Commerce and strengthens its contribution to the green transition ... -
Independent booksellers are growing in number and diversity in 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — Laura Romani, a Chicago-area resident with a background in education and library science, had been thinking about a new career. “I was ... -
Racial justice organizations call on Congress to restore child tax credit
A protest organized by the ParentsTogether Foundation in support of the Child Tax Credit portion of the Build Back Better Bill outside the United States Capitol ... -
efforts to create affordable housing gain ground in Logan Square, Pilsen | Latin Voice | Chicago News
The city is short by about 120,000 affordable homes, according to figures from the Chicago Department of Housing. And that shortage is an even bigger problem ... -
Why food security is an opportunity for the resource supply chain
There was a time when the food supply chain was simple, localized and cyclical. But those days are far behind us. As the world’s population continues ... -
Dallas Symphony concert inspired by the revolutionary figure who led the Mexican slave revolt
In 1570, Yanga, an enslaved and rumored African royal descendant, led a slave revolt and formed a colony with followers in the mountains near Veracruz, Mexico. ... -
Apis & Heritage Capital Partners Complete First Two Transactions as Part of Their Mission to Close the Racial Wealth Gap Through a New Employee-Led Buyout Model
Black-Led Investment Fund A&H Transitions denverto Apex Plumbing Co. and El Pasobased at Accent Landscape Contractors Inc. into 100% employee-owned businesses, which benefits BIPOC’s large workforce ... -
The Summit of the Americas is in Los Angeles next week. How will this affect us?
Start your day with LAist Sign up for the Morning Brief, delivered on weekdays. Heads of state from across the continent will be in Los Angeles ... -
RPT: ANALYSIS – US extremist violence rooted in social inequality, polarizing politics
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News/Sputnik – June 02, 2022) Social disruption, polarized political language and worsening economic inequality are the main drivers behind the substantial increase in violent ... -
Local Asian American business owners ask groups to call their own
ABEC – as the new council will be known – grew out of the Boston Foundation Asian Community Fund, which provides the seed capital for its ... -
Biden’s decisions in Cuba could further damage the reputation of Hispanic voters
Jhe Biden administration’s redefinition of U.S.-Cuban relations may come at a bad time for Democrats, who have seen support dwindle among Hispanic voters in recent months. ... -
Economic Summit offers information, updates and an opportunity for business leaders to come together
Nathan Perry, associate professor of economics at Colorado Mesa University, provides an economic update at the Economic Summit on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Colorado Mountain ... -
Biden’s moves on Cuba and Venezuela could hurt Democrats with Hispanics
The Biden administration this week eased some restrictive policies toward Cuba and Venezuela in a bid to increase relations with isolated nations, a move that has ... -
The Dallas Fed has a new chief – with crisis management experience
Months after its former chairman retired amid scandal — and in the face of soaring inflation — the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has appointed a ... -
White America’s misplaced anger: Why rural areas have deteriorated under a party that promotes racism
This disparity can affirm progressive ideas about successful and inclusive governance, but it also has serious implications for the country as a whole. Anger is brewing ... -
In struggling communities, new forms of help are now needed
Illustration credit: Kingsley Nebechi As the private sector innovates in aid and funding, finding holistic solutions to neighborhood challenges is a cornerstone of the approach. Communities ... -
Asian markets are largely down after the fall of Wall Street
GLOBAL MARKETS DJIA 32997.97 -1063.09 -3.12% Nasdaq 12317.69 -647.16 -4.99% S&P 500 4146.87 -153.30 -3.56% FTSE 100 7503.27 9.82 0.13% Nikkei Stock 26800.49 -18.04 0.07% Hang ... -
Arkansas, Montana and Oklahoma lead initiative to improve college completion rates
$1.75 million grant from Ascendium Education Group will support multi-state comprehensive college … [+] US initiative to improve college completion rates for students from historically underserved ... -
Who owns Newark? Rutgers-Newark Study Reveals Disturbing Increase in Corporate City Home Purchases | Rutgers University
MEDIA CONTACTCarrie StetlerDeputy Director of Media RelationsRutgers-Newark [email protected] According to a Rutgers-Newark University report titled Who owns Newark? The Rutgers Center on Metropolitan Law, Inequality and ... -
Hybrid Alumni Week festivities highlight Slug’s ingenuity, camaraderie and social conscience
Drones soared overhead, familiar places and faces were rediscovered, cocktail glasses clinked and old friendships were renewed during the hybrid. Graduate Week 2022 festivities, which mixed ... -
Campaign aimed at the Latino community
Marketing DoorDash. DoorDash launched “Antojo”, its first-ever custom-created Spanish and English cross-platform marketing campaign aimed at making an authentic connection with the Latino community. The creative ... -
Chinese Ambassador: Muscatine is a “holy place of friendship” for the two countries | Muscat
DAVID HOTEL MUSCATINE – The Chinese ambassador went to Muscatine on Wednesday to “pay tribute” to a friendship forged 37 years ago. Qin Gang, the 11th ... -
Democratic elites don’t understand the class culture divide
Understanding the class culture divide starts from two principles: parents raise their children to succeed in the jobs offered to them, and people use the tools ... -
Brian Campbell: Concerned parents are not the story of the Santa Barbara Unified School District | Opinions
(StandUpSB video) In response to Noozhawk’s April 13 article, “Tensions Flare Up as Public Returns to Santa Barbara School Board Meeting,” I’m not sure I understand ... -
Housing is crucial to creating wealth in Chicago’s struggling neighborhoods
On the West Side in North Lawndale, community organizers have ambitious plans to build hundreds of affordable homes but are struggling to secure low-cost building loans. ... -
Census undercount of black and brown communities could impact economy
The decennial United States Census may seem very 2020 at this point – something that happened in a year that we would all like to forget. ... -
“Talent is everywhere”: Accelerator Techstars returns with a focus on equity
When the first iteration of Techstars Detroit launched in 2014, Detroit — and its startup community — looked very different. In early 2020, just before the ... -
America’s children are not well – we need urgent action to save young lives
Concerns about the mental health and well-being of children are growing as the COVID-19 pandemic progresses. With vaccines for children under age 5 not yet available ... -
Doja Cat and South America argued on Twitter over a canceled concert. everyone lost
One of the reasons that gives me hope for culture in general, and pop music in particular, is that someone like Doja Cat has managed to ... -
Protecting California’s public lands a top priority – Capitol Weekly | weekly capitol
Opinion A scenic drive leads to the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada near Mammoth Lakes. (Photo: Craig Cooper, via Shutterstock) by JUAN ROSE job 25.03.2022 ... -
Bank of America honors five leaders creating change for people and communities of color
“Through this program, we recognize the impact of inspiring leaders in our country who are creating real change,” said D. Steve Boland, Chief Executive Officer of ... -
Why America’s Conservative Parties Are So Angry
Republican America is poorer, more violent and less healthy than democratic America. But Republican blame is misplaced. March 21, 2022 Decades of political decisions and policies ... -
Wolf administration marks Equal Pay Day, calls for pay equity for Pennsylvanians
The Pennsylvania Commission for Women, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and other stakeholders highlighted the importance of Equal Pay Day and the importance of ... -
Climb That Hill Part 2 – How FERC’s Refined Policies Will Affect New LNG Terminals
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released two new policy statements on February 17 regarding the certification of new pipelines and the assessment of greenhouse gas ... -
Hurts Energy and the Environment – EPA Greenlights California Auto Standards
Welcome to the Wednesday Energy and Environment Night, your source for the latest news focused on energy, the environment and beyond. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup. Today we ... -
Reflections from WT: First Generation University Students
By Walter Wendler Following on from sharing the first four thoughts published in November 2017, here is the second piece I wrote after arriving at WT. ... -
Supporting BIPOC communities requires investing in BIPOC leaders
A new economy is slowly emerging, one where historically marginalized communities have self-determination and where we can build regenerative relationships with our planet and each other. ... -
Carlos Dorado: “War is the most effective machine for the pro…
(MENAFN-EIN Presswire) Carlos Dorado – President Italbank International “I think we have done and are doing something wrong, despite the impressive technological development” It is possible ... -
Everything you need to know about Wynwood in Miami
Welcome to Miami! This is Wynwood, the creative soul of the Magic City. Do you remember when you were a kid and got in trouble for ... -
How Some Big Companies in Connecticut Are Trying to Diversify Their Workforce
During Black History Month, Connecticut businesses touted their support for the African-American community. But as many companies recognize, delivering on these statements requires year-round work. Since ... -
Low-to-moderate income Americans face slow recovery
Economists estimate that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on poor households and families in the United States, with continued disruptions to small businesses, ... -
Immigrant entrepreneurship: CVIIC celebrates joining the Bui…
(MENAFN-EIN Presswire) CVIIC celebrates joining the Build from Within alliance Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative CVIIC celebrates joining the Build from Within Alliance (BfWA) to strengthen ... -
Anyone can win with immigration reform – here’s how
Common-sense immigration reform is a key priority for securing our country’s economic future and has strong bipartisan support. The White House and congressional leaders repeatedly assured ... -
Where an Ohio town wants Biden’s Build Back Better funds to go | Joe Biden News
Dayton, Ohio, USA – For much of the 20th century, Dayton, Ohio was a pioneering powerhouse of industry and innovation, home to the Wright Brothers, LexisNexis, ... -
Angelique Kidjo heard it all
[Meyer] knew my country really well. His wife at the time was from Haiti. The choreographer, Kettly Noël, was also from Haiti. We had a long ... -
Distressed-Debt Hedge Funder Becomes CEO of New Development Bank
The managing director of a US foreign development agency spent two decades at the helm of a hedge fund that previously controlled one of the largest ... -
Olivia Cajero Bedford, ex-Tucson lawmaker, dies | Government and politics
Frances Erunez, longtime friend, owner and founder of Los Jarritos Mexican Food on South 12th Avenue, said Carmen Cajero introduced her daughter, Olivia, to her in ... -
Kean University’s Watson Institute lays the groundwork for New Jersey’s urban policy agenda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 11, 2022 Kean University’s Watson Institute lays the groundwork for New Jersey’s urban policy agenda UNION, NJ — The John S. ... -
Immigration agency rolls back Trump-era changes to mission statement
The US government agency responsible for granting visas, green cards and naturalizations has changed its mission statement, a reversal of a Trump-era shift that had pushed ... -
Vocal support from black and Latino caucuses for the proposed budget
Members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus voiced overall support for Gov. GB Pritzker’s budget in separate press conferences on Wednesday, ... -
Rights group slams US for observing patrol robot dogs
The US Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that it is studying the use of quadruped dog robots to patrol the country’s southern border. ... -
Black and Latino caucuses voice support for proposed budget | Illinois
By BETH HUNSDORFER Illinois Capitol News [email protected] Members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus voiced overall support for Gov. GB Pritzker’s ... -
Finally, the Oakland Redistricting Commission decided on a new map
After months of debate, the Oakland Redistricting Commission has decided on a map that sets new boundaries for the city council and school districts for the ... -
A new year brings a new opportunity to put your financial health and well-being first.
Since January is so often associated with healthy habits, it’s no wonder it’s also financial wellness month. With the new year upon us, Chase reminds its ... -
As China eyes Colombia, the United States is absent
Governments around the world have launched major spending programs to stimulate their economies following the devastating impact of the pandemic. Latin America is no exception, and ...
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