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The LIBRE Initiative Advocates for Pension Reform

February 8, 2020

Latinos Would Benefit From Long-term, Solvent Solution Albuquerque, NM – The LIBRE Initiative-NM is encouraging the state legislature to support SB 72 which seeks to reform the Public Employees Retirement Associate (PERA) pension fund. Activists are urging lawmakers to unite and to do what is in the best interest of hardworking New Mexicans across the state. … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative Commends White House Occupational Licensing Principles

January 21, 2020

(Arlington, VA) – Recently, the White House announced their “Principles on Workforce Freedom and Mobility” with a focus on reforming occupational licensing laws, or government regulations requiring workers to clear various hurdles before an aspiring person can work in a particular field. The LIBRE Initiative expressed support for the White House’s principles encouraging state lawmakers … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative-VA Applauds Criminal Justice Reform Agenda

January 8, 2020

Richmond, VA – The LIBRE Initiative – Virginia, an organization committed to removing internal and external barriers so that the Hispanic community can thrive and contribute to a more prosperous America, praised the unveiling of a new criminal justice reform agenda by Gov. Ralph Northam at the start of the 2020 legislative session. “Virginia’s growing … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative Announces Support for Jovita Carranza as U.S. Small Business Administrator

December 10, 2019

Arlington, VA – This week, the United States Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of Jovita Carranza for the position of U.S. Small Business Administrator. Daniel Garza, President of The LIBRE Initiative, released the following statement. “As someone who worked her way from being a part-time, night-shift box handler at the United Parcel Service … Read More

ICYMI: The LIBRE Initiative Testifies In Favor of FL Senate CJR Bill

November 13, 2019

(Tallahassee, Florida)— On Tuesday, Cesar Grajales, The LIBRE Initiative’s Florida Coalitions Director, testified before the Florida Senate Committee on Criminal Justice in support of SB 346, legislation which will help modernize Florida’s criminal justice system by allowing judges to exercise greater discretion when deciding the correct punishment for a crime. Watch His Testimony Here. From Cesar Grajales’ … Read More

Why Wait for SCOTUS on DACA?

November 11, 2019

It’s time for Congress and the White House to act on Dreamers (Arlington, VA) – Tomorrow, Tuesday Nov. 12th, The Supreme Court of the United States is set to hear oral arguments on the Administration’s termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program – a termination which has been on hold due to legal challenges. … Read More

ICYMI: The LIBRE Initiative Drives Media Coverage on Proposition CC Vote

November 8, 2019

(Denver, CO)— On Tuesday, Colorado voters moved to vote against Proposition CC, marking a victory for Hispanic families in Colorado. Leading up to the election, The LIBRE Initiative engaged activists and educated voters on the issue through a multimedia campaign including mailers, TV ads, digital ads, phone calls, texting, etc. Multiple local outlets covered the election night … Read More

Proposition CC Vote is a Win for Hispanic Families

November 7, 2019

Voters Right to Uphold Taxpayer Bill of Rights (Denver, CO)— Today Coloradans voted to reject Proposition CC, the statewide ballot initiative, which would have permanently dismantled the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), removing the mandate that requires the government to refund excess state revenues to taxpayers. Angel Merlos, Coalitions Director for The LIBRE Initiative – Colorado, released the … Read More

Senators, Representatives Oppose Drastic Cuts in Refugee Admissions

October 24, 2019

(Arlington, VA) – In the wake of an announcement by the administration that refugee admissions would be reduced to a record low of just 18,000 annually, 17 Members of the House of Representatives have written to Secretary of State Pompeo in support of expanding those admissions. This letter follows others that have been sent recently by Senators and … Read More

Public Charge Decision Shows Need for Congressional Action

October 21, 2019

(Arlington, VA) – A federal judge has blocked implementation of the revised “public charge” rule announced earlier this year by the Department of Homeland Security. U.S. law has long barred the admission of immigrants determined likely to become a public charge. The revised rule would broaden the definition of “public charge” and change the process for “public … Read More