President Biden’s New Executive Actions Deliver Economic Relief for American Families and Businesses Amid the COVID-19 Crises
(Press Release) The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the United States economy into an economic crisis. Across the country, more than 10 million Americans are unemployed, 14 million renters are behind on payments, and 29 million adults – and at least…
Governor Abbott, TDEM Expand COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program For Front Line Workers Of Small Businesses
January 22nd, 2021(Press Release) AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today announced the expansion of the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for front line workers at Texas small businesses by dedicating 1 million BinaxNow Rapid Tests…
Democratic colleagues file ethics complaint against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz after Capitol riot
January 22nd, 2021By Bryan Mena, The Texas Tribune Jan. 22, 2021 “Democratic colleagues file ethics complaint against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz after Capitol riot” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…
Why Biden’s Immigration Bill Is the Boldest in Decades
January 22nd, 2021By Walter Ewing, Immigration Impact During his campaign, President Biden promised that immigration reform would be one of his top priorities upon taking office. After unveiling the summary of a sweeping immigration reform bill on Inauguration Day, the Biden administration…
2021 tax filing season begins Feb. 12; IRS outlines steps to speed refunds during pandemic
January 22nd, 2021WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s tax season will start on Friday, February 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. The February 12 start date for individual tax…
Dan Patrick asks Texas to revise coronavirus vaccine distribution plan as eligible people experience frustration trying to locate a dose
January 22nd, 2021By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Jan. 21, 2021 “Dan Patrick asks Texas to revise coronavirus vaccine distribution plan as eligible people experience frustration trying to locate a dose” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media…
Eagle Pass International Bridge System Suffers $5.1 Million Loss in Revenues Due to Non-Essential Travel Restrictions in 2020
January 22nd, 2021By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The U.S.-Mexico border non-essential travel restrictions implemented on March 20, 2020 by the United States and Mexico, which remain in effect, caused the City of Eagle Pass International Bridge…
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Sworn-In as President and Vice-President
January 22nd, 2021By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were officially sworn-in as the 46th President and the 59th Vice-President of the United States of America on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at…
New Leadership Strikes a New Tone for America
January 21st, 2021By American Immigration Council Staff, Immigration Impact America turned a corner today. We not only installed new leadership, but these leaders set a distinctively new tone for the next four years. A president is a political and policy leader, but…
Trump’s Drastic Immigration Court Fee Hikes Are Blocked in Court
January 21st, 2021By Kristin Macleod-Ball, Immigration Impact The Trump administration has repeatedly tried to stop low-income immigrants from accessing protections and exercising their rights in the United States. Its last attempt—increasing immigration court fees by up to 800% through a new rule—was…
Delayed Medical Care: The Pandemic’s Hidden Cost
January 21st, 2021By: Andrea Sears, Public News Service – NY NEW YORK — Doctors warn delays of cancer screenings and preventive health care while sheltered in place during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to serious health consequences later. Data from the U.S….