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Key Virginia Budget Measures Positive for Working Latino Families

Hispanic advocacy group reasserted need for education reform (Richmond, VA) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative (LIBRE), an organization committed to empowering the Hispanic community, released a statement in response to the passage of the Virginia state budget and close of the 2022 special legislative session. Michael Monrroy, the coalitions director of The LIBRE Initiative-Virginia, issued the … Read More

Medicaid Expansion Threatens North Carolina’s Most Vulnerable, The LIBRE Initiative Takes a Stand

Medicaid needs reform, not expansion     RALEIGH, NC—Today, The LIBRE Initiative, an organization committed to empowering the Latino community, spoke out against proposed Medicaid expansion in North Carolina. Jeffrey Baldwin, Grassroots Engagement Director, for The LIBRE Initiative-North Carolina Charlotte chapter, released the following statement: “Medicaid expansion is the wrong move for North Carolina’s health care … Read More

ICYMI: El Tiempo Latino publicó un artículo de opinión sobre inflación por LIBRE

Inflación es el verdadero costo de Washington   ALRINGTON, VA—Tiempo Latino la semana pasada publicó un artículo de opinión llamada “La inflación está afectando a los latinos fuertemente, pero el Congreso puede actuar, y nosotros también”. El artículo de opinión fue escrito por Michael Monrroy, director de coaliciones de la Iniciativa LIBRE. Él habló del … Read More

EVENT ADVISORY: LIBRE-VA To Host Supermarket Event on Inflation

Grassroots Group will Give Out Gift Cards to Patrons to Offset the Cost of Inflation (Woodbridge, VA) – The LIBRE Initiative (LIBRE) will host a grassroots event to bring awareness to harmful federal policies driving up costs of everyday goods as a part of “The True Cost of Washington” campaign. Skyrocketing inflation has caused the average … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative Applauds Polis for Advancing TABOR Checks; Urges Polis to Protect TABOR Going Forward

The LIBRE Initiative Applauds Polis for Advancing TABOR Checks; Urges Polis to Protect TABOR Going Forward Hispanic Advocacy Group Strongly Supports Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (Denver, CO) –Today, The LIBRE Initiative, an organization committed to empowering the Hispanic community, responded to reports that Gov. Jared Polis would support legislation that would expedite Colorado taxpayers from … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative Condemns the New DHS Disinformation Governance Board

The LIBRE Initiative Condemns the New DHS Disinformation Governance Board Hispanic Advocacy Group Strongly Supports Free Expression  (Arlington, VA) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative, a national Hispanic organization committed to empowering the Hispanic community, expressed disapproval of a proposed U.S. Department of Homeland Security Disinformation Governance Board that will focus on “countering misinformation and disinformation.” According … Read More

AFP & Libre Praise Governors’ Border Strike Force

AFP & Libre Praise Governors’ Border Strike Force  Activist Groups Praise States’ Leadership on Border Security; Urge to Lawmakers to Act on Immigration Reforms  PRESS RELEASE 04/22/2022 Phoenix, AZ – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Arizona and The LIBRE Initiative-Arizona praised Governor Doug Ducey for participating in the American Governors’ Border Strike Force. The strike force brings … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative Applauds Possible Appointment of State Sen. Manny Diaz Appointment

The LIBRE Initiative Applauds Possible Appointment of State Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. Appointment (Tallahassee, FL) – The LIBRE Initiative, an organization committed to empowering the community, issued a statement following news reports that Gov. DeSantis intends to nominate State Senator Manny Diaz Jr. to serve as Florida’s next education commissioner.  Alian Collazos, deputy director of … Read More

Advisory: Faith and Advocacy Groups To Host Capitol Hill Immigration Press Conference Calling for Solutions

Advisory: Faith and Advocacy Groups To Host Capitol Hill Immigration Press Conference Calling for Solutions Reps. Dan Newhouse, and Immigration Advocates to Speak at Presser Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 27th, a group of faith and advocacy organizations will be hosting a press conference calling on members of Congress to work together toward legislative solutions that address … Read More