Press Releases

The LIBRE Initiative Launches Spanish-Language Digital Ad Pressuring Legislature to Stop Corporate Welfare  View Ad Here www.paresubsidioscorporativos.com (Tallahassee, FL) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative released a Spanish-language web ad calling on the Florida Legislature to put an end to several major corporate welfare programs which only benefit large, well-connected companies – all at the expense of hardworking Florida taxpayers. … Read More

ICYMI: TIME: The Koch Brothers Are Helping More Immigrants Get Help (Washington, DC) – The LIBRE Initiative’s grassroots efforts in the Hispanic Community were profiled in TIME Magazine:  Through the Koch network’s LIBRE Initiative, volunteers and advisers are helping immigrants study for drivers’ license exams so they have some form of government ID, others prepare for citizenship tests … Read More

Latinos Oppose Border Adjustment Tax (Washington, D.C.) – According to a survey by McLaughlin and Associates, 52 percent of Americans oppose a proposed Border Adjustment Tax (BAT), while only 38 percent approve. Latinos disapprove of the tax by a similar margin of 53 percent to 41 percent. The survey shows the strong opposition to this proposal to impose … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative-FL Applauds House and Chair Latvala for passing Schools of Hope Bill (Tallahassee, FL) – The LIBRE Initiative applauds the Florida House of Representatives for passing HB 5105, a measure related to creating Schools of Hope, that would empower students to receive the best education possible. The LIBRE Initiative’s Coalitions Director, Cesar Grajales … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative Congratulates Justice Gorsuch (Washington, D.C.) – Today the United States Senate voted to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Daniel Garza, President of The LIBRE Initiative, released the following statement: “Judge Neil Gorsuch is highly qualified to serve on the Supreme Court, and the Senate was right to confirm him to … Read More

Arizona Approves Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (Washington, D.C.) – Yesterday the legislature of the State of Arizona gave final approval to legislation that makes all students eligible to take part in the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Program. According to press reports, the measure will provide approximately $4,400 per year for most participants, which may be used at the school … Read More

Texas House Should Approve Educational Savings Accounts (Austin, TX) – The LIBRE Initiative is applauding the Texas Senate’s approval of Senate Bill 3, school choice legislation which would create a universal Education Savings Account program, benefitting Texas students and families. During the committee process, The LIBRE Initiative Executive Director Jorge Lima testified in support of this legislation which is now headed to the … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative Calls On Senator Nelson To Support Judge Gorsuch (Miami, FL) – Although a vote in the U.S. Senate on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court is expected this week, Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) has yet to join the growing, bipartisan group of Senators supporting his nomination to the Supreme … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative Calls On Senator Bennet To Support Judge Gorsuch (Denver, CO) – Although a vote in the U.S. Senate on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court is expected as early as next week, Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) has yet to tell residents of Colorado where he stands. Daniel Garza, President … Read More

Congress Should Reject Border Adjustment Tax (Washington, D.C.) – It is expected that Congress and the president will soon begin work on a broad reform of the U.S. tax code. Policymakers are optimistic that both the House and the Senate may debate reform packages, and ultimately enact significant tax changes into law in the months ahead. … Read More