Written by Tory Johnson, Immigration Impact In the wake of the government separating thousands of asylum-seeking families, the Trump administration has scrambled to reunite families. In place of family separation, the administration is pursuing the expansion of an equally horrific practice: holding families in detention camps. This practice has sadly…

By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – ND MINOT, N.D. – Rallies in North Dakota and nationwide are taking place on Sunday to protest President Donald Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh. The protests coincide with Women’s Equality Day, which celebrates the 19th Amendment to the Constitution…

Written by Wendy Feliz, Immigration Impact America’s generosity is reflected in our immigration system. Throughout our nation’s history (with some shameful exceptions), we have allowed individuals to come to the United States to reunite with family members and offered safety and protection to those who need it most. Yet the…

By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – OH COLUMBUS, Ohio – Gov. John Kasich went against the wishes of some people in his own political party when he expanded Medicaid in 2014. Now, years later, a new assessment indicates the decision has paid off for hundreds of thousands of Ohioans….

Written by Melissa Cruz, Immigration Impact A small town in Nebraska was rocked last week when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents raided multiple businesses, arresting 133 undocumented immigrant workers in an operation which has already created upheaval in the community and its local agriculture…

By: Andrea Sears, Public News Service – NH MANCHESTER, N.H. – Members of New Hampshire’s faith community are marching from Manchester to Dover to show solidarity with immigrants who are being rounded up and deported. The march began Wednesday at the Federal Building in Manchester and will conclude on Saturday…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke’s NFL comments have gone viral. Here’s how it can impact his Texas race.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Maverick County Hospital District (MCHD) Board of Trustees candidate Humberto Duran for the November 6, 2018 Election was disqualified as a registered candidate due to an administrative error on the correct calculation of the candidate filing deadline made by MCHD…

By Brandon Formby, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2018 “Nearly 10 percent of Texans displaced by Harvey still haven’t gone home, survey says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…

By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – IN INDIANAPOLIS – Calling the Clean Power Plan “overly prescriptive and burdensome,” the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday released its plan for new rules to regulate carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants. However, the proposal itself notes the changes could be harmful to…