A Welcoming Environment for Immigrants
Overview
About one in ten Georgians are foreign-born. Immigrants are our neighbors, friends and family members. Immigrants are also key drivers of Georgia’s economy, but state and federal policies both create barriers to prosperity for immigrants in our state. A welcoming environment for immigrants will enrich our state and boost economic outcomes.
Sensible Reforms Can Boost Undocumented Immigrants’ Tax Contribution
Wesley Tharpe
February 25, 2016
Undocumented immigrants in Georgia pay a significant share of state and local taxes each year and providing those …
Welcome Newcomers to Build a Stronger Georgia
Wesley Tharpe
December 16, 2015
Opinions are rarely in short supply when it comes to immigration. Whether it’s on cable news, gathered around …
Open College Entry to Undocumented Students to Bolster Georgia’s Workforce
Melissa Johnson
September 29, 2015
Many Georgia students started college for the first time this fall. That’s good news for Georgia as the …
Immigration Reform Would Bolster Georgia’s Strained Finances
Wesley Tharpe
July 10, 2013
Georgia would gain nearly $100 million in state and local tax revenue each year if Congress allows undocumented …