Community + Politics Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 18, 2009
Environmentalists alarmed by Puerto Rico policies – Sweeping from lush mountain rain forests to pristine beaches, a corridor of land protected by Puerto Rico’s last governor hosts dozens of rare and endangered species and was championed by celebrities who helped fight off resort proposals. – Now new Gov. Luis Fortuno has revoked the reserve as part of a drive to bring jobs and investment for the U.S. territory’s struggling economy. And activists see a broader pattern of looser protection for the island’s environment.
November 13, 2009
“El Gringo” Meddling Spurs Hispanic Revolt – Chicago politics
There will be a runoff Tuesday for the next commissioner to serve Miami’s District 4, a seat held by Tomás Regalado before he was elected mayor. – Miami runoff: Francis Suarez the better choice
The need for immigration reform topped the list of concerns that Latino leaders brought Thursday to Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., who held an hour-long “listening” session at a senior center in the Lower Yakima Valley.
November 11, 2009
N.Y. elections reflect city’s shifting racial landscape – For first time, whites will be in the minority on the City Council
November 9, 2009
NY village gets new voting system to aid Hispanics – A federal judge imposed an unusual election system on a suburban village Friday
November 6, 2009
MASCOTTE — Voters in this south Lake County city this week reversed a historical decision made two years ago when they elected Central Florida’s first Latino mayor. – The tables turned for Feliciano “Felix” Ramirez and Jeffrey Krull, whom Ramirez easily defeated in his landmark 2007 election with 68 percent of the vote. This time, Krull squeezed by with 12 more votes to defeat Ramirez, who had strong ties with Mascotte’s increasing Latino population.
Trenton Latino political leader: Time to lick wounds and focus on unity – rethinking campaign strategy yesterday after three Latino candidates lost
Like California’s 30 years ago, Oregon’s growing Latino population is reaching a tipping point: A critical mass of Latino professionals is starting to organize and influence state and local politics. – dubbed Latino Agenda for Action
November 5, 2009
Lawrence City Council will have Hispanic majority – Massachusettts
Hispanic Voter Turnout Remains Low – voter turnout rate of just 21% in Yakima, WA
Cuban Tomas Regalado was elected mayor of Miami with a pledge to control spending, limit property-tax increases and curtail development
November 4, 2009
Hispanic Women Run for Nevada Office – Several candidates hope to alter the composition of the Nevada State Legislature. There are currently no Hispanic women serving in the legislature, but four have already announced they will run next year
Miami mayor candidates could trigger different shake-ups – Joe Sánchez and Tomás Regalado
Lawrence elects Massachusetts’ first Latino mayor – William Lantigua
October 30, 2009
San Francisco mayor vetoes new city sanctuary law
October 29, 2009
Hispanics voice concerns to mayoral candidates in Tulsa
October 26, 2009
Poll: Tomás Regalado leads Miami mayoral race – 40% favored him, with 18% supporting his opponent, Joe Sanchez. 42% of voters were undecided.
The city spent $15,100 to throw a dinner party for state Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, Oct. 15, and city leaders defended the expense as a well-deserved thank you to the powerful senator, despite recent budgetary cutbacks.
October 17, 2009
Miami-Beach Florida’s Mayor Matti Herrera Bower’s 19 Day Countdown to Mayoral Re-Election – city’s first female and Cuban-American Mayor
October 15, 2009
Hundreds of Thousands of Puerto Rican Workers, Faith Leaders, Students and Citizens to Unite in Hato Rey on October 15 – National March Will Protest Massive Cuts in Essential Public Services; Republican Administration Under Investigation for Civil Rights Violations Against High School Students
October 12, 2009
Hispanic community activists in Washington protested Friday against the D.C. Council for voting this week to oust Ximena Hartsock as the city’s parks and recreation director, accusing members of racism and sexism.
October 9, 2009
Community’s involvement has Hispanic leaders excited – For 14 years the group Hispanics in Politics has been pushing the idea at its monthly meetings that Hispanic representation — in local, state and national offices — should mirror the number of Hispanics in Southern Nevada, now nearly seven times what it was in 1990. – Fernando Romero
October 7, 2009
For a decade, Congressman Jose Serrano has worked to bring financial support to one the nation’s poorest neighborhoods – the South Bronx
October 5, 2009
Colorado Latino leaders work to derail proposed census boycott
October 1, 2009
Hiram Monserrate’s Gal Breaks Down While Defending Her Man – Her testimony expected to weight heavily on verdict
September 30, 2009
Some Dallas City Council members are suggesting that part of Central Expressway be renamed for civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.
Governor Luis Fortuño of Puerto Rico Flees Egg Attack – (eggs are nothing compared to 17,000 people losing their jobs)
September 28, 2009
Sotomayor to give political “analysts” fodder for months
Sheriff Rogelio Dominguez is considering running for the Democratic nomination for Indiana governor in the 2012 elections.
Ted G. Loza Known as Voice of Washington D.C.’s Latinos arrested on federal bribery charges
Arrest Dims Fiesta DC’s Luster – Washington D.C. Council member Jim Graham’s Chief of Staff, Ted G. Loza arrested on federal bribery charges – Enjoyed Solid Reputation in Latino Community
September 24, 2009
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of commerce endorsed Gene Locke for mayor Wednesday.
Penalizing children of illegal immigrants is not the answer – North Carolina community colleges – The chair of the policy committee that considered the policy change, Stuart Fountain, told The Associated Press, “These children cannot be held in limbo while the federal government decides what to do with immigration.”
September 21, 2009
EL PASO — City Rep. Rachel Quintana is being treated differently under the law, but that is not improper, a prosecutor told a panel of state judges Thursday.
Lawrence primary could produce Massachusetts’s first Latino mayor
Power struggle taking place in Dallas’ Latino community
September 17, 2009
Brian Sandoval on Wednesday entered the Nevada governor race, a day after leaving a lifetime appointment to the federal judiciary.
September 14, 2009
Is Latino Affairs Commission A Soap Opera? – Twelve months of turmoil have plagued the state’s Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission, and it won’t let up. – Connecticut
September 10, 2009
2010 and counting: Growing influence – More counties are mostly Hispanic – Texas
Hispanic Hoosiers expanding their political clout
September 3, 2009
Hispanics the focus of early push to register – Nevada hand-picked for initiative because of demographic’s clout – (I guess it is never to early)
Wichitan Shala Perez took over as executive director of the Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission this week.
September 2, 2009
John Sotelo, first Latino Riverside city councilman, dies at 84
September 1, 2009
Massachusetts Cuts Back Immigrants’ Health Care – 31,000 legal immigrants
August 27, 2009
FOUNDER OF THE FIRST HISPANIC FEMALE-OWNED LAW FIRM IN NEW YORK CITY ENDORSES MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG FOR RE-ELECTION – Carmen Pacheco
Despite growing clout, big population, Hispanics aren’t well represented – Las Vegas area – Of the 43 state legislators representing portions of Clark County, for example, only three are Hispanic. – None of the city council members in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas or Henderson are Hispanic. There are no Hispanics on the Clark County Commission, arguably the state’s second-most powerful political body, after the Legislature.
August 24, 2009
Mayor Alex Lopez talks soft, leads Chicago Heights
The North Alabama Hispanic Committee is upset over letters concerning the 287(g) program sent from the city of Albertville to leaders in Washington, D.C.
Could Mildred Fernández become Florida Orange County’s first Puerto Rican mayor?
A Texas program to increase law enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico border by temporarily reassigning state troopers from other parts of the state is contributing to a critical personnel shortage in the Texas Department of Public Safety
August 21, 2009
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes is not calling it a town hall meeting, but he will be the guest speaker at a public forum Saturday at which he will answer questions about health care.
August 17, 2009
Part of President Barack Obama’s education team is traveling through California this week to talk about which reforms are needed to help Latino students. The first stop was in San Diego on Sunday at San Diego Mesa College. – Juan Sepulveda
Northern Nevada Hispanics following health care debate closely
August 13, 2009
Maria Connie Castaneda takes personal pride as mayor of Brockport, New York
August 12, 2009
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes opts not to have health-care town hall
August 10, 2009
Savannah Latino Community Reacts to Sotomayor Confirmation
July 28, 2009
Chicago Mayor Daley appoints 57-year-old Cook County Commissioner Roberto Maldonado to replace Billy Ocasio as 26th Ward alderman
July 21, 2009
Santa Ana backs bill to help illegal-immigrant students – The city passes a symbolic resolution urging Congress to give undocumented students a path to legal residency.
July 20, 2009
A new Latino-Hispanic commission chairperson is serving the Lafayette community. Mayor Tony Roswarski appointed Joel Munoz to the position – Indiana
New Latino Democratic club forms Leader hopes to boost Latino participation in local politics – North County, California
July 14, 2009
Senate Bill 81 was recently signed into law and it gives officers the ability to question the citizenship status of those they pull over. Latino leaders from all over the Beehive State gathered for an emergency meeting to discuss the implications of the new law.
Cutting Welfare for the Children of Immigrants will Devastate California
Hispanic politics can be a tricky business inside the NYPD.
July 13, 2009
There’s a new political action committee in Philadelphia, and it’s one that Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez is proud to be affiliated with. – Latino Empowerment Alliance of the Delaware Valley (LEAD)
June 29, 2009
Hondurans in South Florida express support for shake-up
June 23, 2009
Fort Worth is the largest city in Texas without a Hispanic representing a House seat
Fort Worth councilman Sal Espino may challenge Burnam for state House
June 22, 2009
Traitor New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate likens himself to Jesus – (strong words all around)
June 17, 2009
The prospect of staff cuts at Hillsborough’s Hispanic community liaison office has some residents planning to pack a County Commission budget hearing today. – Florida
June 6, 2009
A bill that aims to curb illegal immigration by prohibiting local governments from enacting “sanctuary” ordinances, or policies that make it difficult for law enforcement and other local government employees to comply with federal immigration law, was approved in the Tennessee’s state House on Friday morning.
June 5, 2009
White House Staffer Disappoints Phoenix Latino Leaders in Meeting at El Portal – Don’t hold your breath waiting for the Obama administration to do anything in the near future about immigration reform, or yanking Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s 287(g) authority
May 31, 2009
Miami mayoral candidates Tomás Regalado, Jose Sanchez face off at debate
April 20, 2009
Father and son arrested: the other side of Utah’s stab at immigration reform
April 10, 2009
The mayor-elect of a North Shore suburb said Wednesday that he would drop many restrictions against illegal immigrants imposed by his predecessor. “The current mayor was not open to listening to what the community really needed,” said Robert Sabonjian, who on Tuesday defeated the incumbent mayor of Waukegan
April 7, 2009
Texas Mayor Caught in Deportation Furor – Mayor Herbert Gears of Irving
March 17, 2009
Hispanic leaders in Chicago have met with Democrat Roland Burris and say they support him despite outstanding questions about his appointment to the U.S. Senate by disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
March 11, 2009
The trial of former Chicago Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Al Sanchez continues today. So far, it’s been a parade of current and former city employees. Several have been less than enthusiastic in their testimony.
March 10, 2009
Lawrence city council president Patrick Blanchette has decided not to run for mayor, leaving only Latino candidates left in a race that could elect the state’s first Latino mayor.
March 9, 2009
An outspoken critic of Farmers Branch officials’ attempts to oust illegal immigrants announced Monday she is running for a spot on the city council of the Dallas suburb. – Elizabeth Villafranca
March 4, 2009
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wins second term as L.A. mayor – first Hispanic mayor in more than a century
February 1, 2009
Judge Prohibits Anti-Immigrant Measure from Taking Effect in Columbia County, Oregon
January 28, 2009
Joe Sánchez anuncia candidatura para Alcaldía de Miami
January 21, 2009
Inauguration was a crowd-pleaser at Mexican Heritage Plaza – San Jose
January 15, 2009
Oklahoma lawmakers try for official English law
December 31, 2008
Hispanic Mayor George Pabey Implements Bold Revitalization Initiative in East Chicago – Keys to Aggressive Leader’s Plans are Economic Development, Safe Neighborhoods and Schools
December 19, 2008
Pedro Garcia elected Miami-Dade property appraiser – A county magistrate defeated well-known politician Gwen Margolis in a runoff to become Miami-Dade County’s first elected property appraiser.
December 12, 2008
James Castro-Blanco to Launch Campaign for Yonkers City Council President
December 9, 2008
UC Santa Cruz senior Danielle Soto follows family footsteps in politics – The 22-year-old environmental studies major will be sworn into the Pomona City Council on Dec. 13, just two days after her last final. – granddaughter of the late Philip Soto one of the first two Latinos elected to the California Assembly in 1962
East L.A., Latino heartland, revives its dream of cityhood – More than 30 years after the last attempt, the chances of success seem higher.
December 8, 2008
Despite population numbers, Latinos’ role limited in local governments of the Inland Valley in California
December 6, 2008
Race on to become 1st elected Latino mayor in Massachusetts – William “Willy” Lantigua in Lawrence
December 5, 2008
Pedro Espada will take office as majority leader of the New York State Senate in January. – 33rd Senate District – Bronx, NYC
Hispanic advocates in New York called on the governor Thursday to consider more Latinos for critical government positions. Members of the National Latino Officers Association gathered outside the Governor David Paterson’s office in Murray Hill Thursday afternoon.
Traditionally pro-Chavez slum turns to opposition – The barrio of Petare, one of the biggest slums in Latin America
December 2, 2008
A Delaware Chancery Court official says the court is correcting errors in Spanish-language publications explaining the state’s guardianship process.
November 25, 2008
Charlotte Toughens Rules On Mobile Food Vendors – Many of the vendors are Hispanic and call the measures discrimination. Latino activist German de Castro said, “We are talking about an economic class that happens to be Hispanic.
November 21, 2008
After watching Barack Obama break the ultimate racial barrier on his path to the presidency — and after serving as chief-of-staff for six years to the borough’s first Latino elected official, Councilman Hiram Monserrate — Julissa Ferreras is set to make some history of her own. In all probability, Ferreras will soon announce her candidacy for the city council seat left vacant by Monserrate’s landslide state Senate victory. If she wins the special election in February to serve the rest of her boss’ term, Ferreras will become the first Latina representative from Queens.
November 19, 2008
GOP needs to change its tune about Latinos
November 17, 2008
How did Olga Diaz manage to beat a two-term incumbent and become the first self-described Latino council member in the 120-year history of Escondido? She swept the middle. Unofficial election results show that Diaz not only beat Ed Gallo, whom she will replace on the council, in all 25 precincts in central Escondido, but also had more votes there than Sam Abed, who finished first and won re-election. – California
November 11, 2008
Hispanic voters in Columbia, across U.S. supported Obama
November 10, 2008
Storied career: Longtime legislator Paul Moreno loses seat, but his work for city reverberates – El Paso
November 6, 2008
Former Palm Springs Police chief Gary Jeandron conceded to Democratic rival Manuel Perez after Perez was elected to the open 80th Assembly Wednesday. – California
Escondido, a city with a 44% Latino population, elected a Latino to its City Council for only the second time in its 120-year history. Olga Diaz, 32, beat incumbent Councilman Ed Gallo
Mayor Becky Campo held a 430-vote lead over challenger Luis Molina on Tuesday night in a hard-fought election that pitted two Democratic Latino candidates against each other. – Patterson, California
Harris County voters apparently held Sheriff Tommy Thomas accountable for various controversies in his office, electing Democratic challenger Adrian Garcia by higher margins than other countywide races in Tuesday’s historic election. – Texas
November 5, 2008
A federal court judge has dismissed a voting rights lawsuit against Farmers Branch in which three Hispanic residents sought to force the city to move from at-large voting for the City Council to single-member districts.
November 3, 2008
The Democratic and Republican candidates for Cook County state’s attorney delivered their closing arguments Sunday, visiting churches in high-crime Chicago neighborhoods to woo voters before Tuesday’s election. – Democrat Anita Alvarez
Voter turnout by Hispanics lags in Lubbock, Texas
October 27, 2008
Latino vote could finally have some pull in New Hampshire – “Although Hispanics only represent 2.5 percent of New Hampshire’s population, their presence in the state has grown 61 percent since 2000″
Valley Latinos backing Obama Hispanic vote could make difference for the Democratic nominee – Aspen, Colorado area
October 23, 2008
Growing Oregon Latino Population Will Play Role In Future Elections
October 17, 2008
In the final weeks heading into the election there’s another big push in Pueblo County to get Latinos to vote. – Colorado
State Senator Edwin Gomes (D-Bridgeport) announced today that the Senate Democrats have unveiled a new Spanish-language Web site designed to help Spanish-speaking residents – including the tens of thousands in Bridgeport – to better navigate Connecticut’s home-heating aid assistance programs
October 16, 2008
GACLA Hosts 5th Annual Latino-America Identity Reaffirmation Day
October 15, 2008
A San Francisco Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that the city’s plan to issue municipal identification cards to residents regardless of immigration status does not violate state and federal law.
Group of Hispanic candidates to run against Cicero’s president and his allies in 2009 – Illinois
October 8, 2008
LA Mayor Villaraigosa addresses perceived tensions between blacks and Latinos
October 2, 2008
Sonia Chang-Diaz remains the Democratic nominee in the 2nd Suffolk District Senate race, following a Sept. 27 hand recount of ballots cast in four wards in the district.
October 1, 2008
The state’s Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission board has rescinded its vote to fire its executive director, but plans to revisit the issue. – Fernando Betancourt in Connecticut
September 23, 2008
ANNETTE QUIJANO SET TO BECOME FIRST WOMAN AND HISPANIC ASSEMBLY MEMBER FROM 20TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT – Assemblywoman-select Quijano Will Be Sworn-in As Newest Representative for Union County, New Jersey
September 22, 2008
Gov. Tim Kaine is scheduled to deliver remarks to about 300 people attending the 2008 Virginia Latino summit.
September 17, 2008
A Massachusetts’ Senate fixture toppled – Sonia Chang-Díaz defeats embattled Wilkerson in primary – could become the first Hispanic woman in the state Senate
September 16, 2008
Franklin County elections officials are working to organize a bilingual candidate and information forum next month in an attempt to increase voter participation among the Hispanic community. – Washington State
September 15, 2008
Mini novela in the Bronx – politics
Hispanic Chamber boss ends brief run for mayor – Fernando Reyes in San Antonio
September 12, 2008
The La Raza Lawyers of San Diego County, a bi-partisan group of Latino and Latina attorneys, have endorsed City Attorney Michael Aguirre’s re-election bid.
September 11, 2008
Councilman Ben Arredondo receives leadership honor – Arizona
September 10, 2008
Assemblywoman-select Annette Quijano today was named to the Assembly Labor Committee and the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee for the 2008-09 legislative session. – New Jersey
September 9, 2008
San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre has been criticized for losing some of his Democratic base and even Latino support in the past week. He says the facts don’t support those theories.
Dallas suburb’s move on illegal immigration being fought – Measure to keep illegal immigrants in Farmers Branch from housing has some seeking restraining order
September 8, 2008
The Moraine Township Board of Trustees has adopted guidelines describing the mission and purpose of its new Citizen Latino Advisory Committee. – Illinois
Mayor Randy Chastain minced few words in saying that an increasing illegal immigration presence is sapping his city of resources and adding a heavy burden on the backs of Oconee County taxpayers. – Walhalla, South Carolina
Chicanos Por La Causa has launched a voter education program targeting Tucson’s Hispanic community.
Latinos flee Oklahoma; new law hits others, too – (good overview of the effects of the local anti-immigration laws in this state)
September 3, 2008
Opponents of a Dallas suburb’s latest effort to force out illegal immigrants filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to stop a city ban on apartment and home rentals to tenants who can’t prove they are legally in the country. – Farmers Branch
A three-way contest for an obscure judgeship in Tuesday’s primary election has sparked a major rift among Bronx Democratic leaders, one that could signal the end of party boss Jose Rivera’s eight-year reign.
August 28, 2008
While Police Chief John Romero denied a report that he has already decided to run for mayor, he added that the election is 15 months away and said, ”Who knows what could happen?” – Lawrence, Massachusetts
Official to reinforce Louisiana-Honduras bond – new U.S. ambassador to Honduras, the Honorable Hugo Llorens
Where Minority Is Majority – Denver’s Hispanics Could Prove Crucial On Election Day
August 23, 2008
When a federal judge sentenced former Mayor Samuel Rivera to 21 months in federal prison on Aug. 15, an era ended in this tattered city of nearly 70,000, leaving many here debating Mr. Rivera’s tumultuous past and wondering what is to come. – Passaic, New Jersey
Ten Hispanic business and political leaders, including a former Austin mayor and a former state senator, complained to the Austin City Council Friday after they say City Manager Marc Ott treated them in a rude and combative manner at a meeting earlier this week.
National Latino Leaders to Stand Together in Denver to Honor Marriage and Family
August 20, 2008
Dems pick attorney to replace Assemblyman Neil Cohen – Annette Quijano of Elizabeth is also the first Latina to serve as a legislator in the 20th District – New Jersey
August 19, 2008
Fremont Leaders Continuing Push For Immigration Law – Nebraska
August 18, 2008
Big Trouble in Little Havana – For the first time in 20 years, Democrats are mounting serious challenges to at least two of Miami’s three Republican lawmakers, who often run unopposed.
August 17, 2008
Helena Moreno is running as a conservative democrat for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional district
Anchorage to get Mexican consulate – Alaska
Six Mexican border states pledged on Friday to strengthen cooperation with California in fighting climate change and increase green investment through Public Private Partnerships.
Despite growing presence, Hispanic vote untapped – Joplin, Missouri
Eight people serving on Gov. Don Carcieri’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs have resigned to protest Carcieri’s immigration crackdown in Rhode Island.
August 14, 2008
Denver law would take cars of illegal immigrants
Voting process clear for Spanish speakers despite typos on sample ballots – Washoe County, Nevada
Orange County Democratic party chief Bill Robinson fired back at his Republican counterpart late Tuesday, saying that the local GOP’s slate of Hispanic candidates partly reflects an attempt to buy Latino names to put on the ballot – Florida
August 12, 2008
A competitive race is shaping up this election season in what’s now a largely Latino district on Milwaukee’s near south side. Democratic incumbent Pedro Colon has been that district’s representative in the state assembly for 10 years. He’s been unopposed in the past four elections. Now two democratic challengers, Laura Manriquez and Jose Guzman, are trying to unseat him.
GOP salivating for a Belinda Ortiz-Siplin race? – Orange County, Florida
August 11, 2008
The Nashville-Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce issued a release today applauding the mayor and Metro Council for officially opposing an English-only Metro charter amendment ballot initiative.
August 7, 2008
Another California Community Colleges board member steps down – Randal Hernandez withdrawals his application for reappointment. He is the fourth to leave in the year since the panel angered Republican lawmakers by supporting illegal immigration legislation.
Ricardo Flores, advocacy director at the Latin American Youth Center, speaks at a press conference in Arlandria for the launch of the “Want to Make a Difference? Vote” campaign to register minority voters. – Virginia
Delaware’s Governor’s Consortium on Hispanic Affairs Study Identifies Issues to Address
Sabor latino en el condado de Los Angeles – Aunque cinco de 10 residentes del área son hispanos, sólo un 20% de los funcionarios electos también lo son
August 6, 2008
A trio of Latino Vote Project workers is pounding the sidewalks six days a week in a mobilization effort never before seen in Yakima County – Washington
August 4, 2008
Immigration concerns weigh heavily in Lake County sheriff’s race
August 3, 2008
Going Door To Door To Get The Latino Vote in Yakima, Washington
August 1, 2008
Democracia USA was responsible for registering 35% of all the new Hispanic voters in 2006
July 30, 2008
Fremont’s City Council voted to kill a proposal targeting illegal immigration at the end of a hearing that drew more than 1,000 people. – Nebraska
July 28, 2008
Federal election overseers say they have reached a deal with Salem County and Penns Grove aimed at protecting the rights of Puerto Rican and Spanish-speaking voters. New Jersey
Civil rights groups delivered a letter to Governor Rod Blagojevich, asking him to issue an executive order to stop the so-called “consent searches.” When the Illinois State Police conduct routine traffic stops, Latino drivers are twice as likely as whites to have their cars searched.
July 26, 2008
Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez has attended a meeting in Iowa where he heard stories from residents affected by a federal immigration raid in May. – Postville
Funcionarios de Escondido han propuesto un nuevo enfoque legal para combatir la percepción de que la ciudad, con una creciente población latina, se ha convertido en un destino para los inmigrantes indocumentados. – California
July 23, 2008
South Carolina county to vote English as official language – Pickens County
NY State Assembly has 1st Dominican representing part of Bronx – Nelson Castro
July 21, 2008
Immigration frustration stokes fury in Fremont – Nebraska – (exacerbated by the influx of workers with different customs, language and skin tone!)
Activist was Colton’s first Hispanic councilwoman – RIP Connie “Paddy” Cisneros – California
July 17, 2008
Ventura County LULAC Members Meet Presidential Candidates – California
July 16, 2008
Sergio Argueta announces run against Hooper – Nassau, New York
July 15, 2008
Politicians Courting Hispanic Voters; Topekans React
Hispanic candidate criticized for name change – John (Juan) Vazquez Valdez – Phoenix
July 14, 2008
First Hispanic councilwoman sworn in – Wenatchee, Washington
Proposed Law to Keep Illegal Immigrants Out of Nebraska Town Causes Uproar
June 30, 2008
Local Republicans Court Hispanic Vote – Osceola County, Florida
Latinos’ lobbyist – Indiana’s Hispanic Chamber’s first president wants to improve perceptions of community
‘English Only’ presses forward while opponents play waiting game – Nashville
June 26, 2008
In Rivera aftermath, Sandoval gets organized early for Passaic mayoral election – New Jersey
June 17, 2008
Hispanic leaders press for Chávez name – Dallas
June 12, 2008
Incumbent skips debate as Latino leader rallies attendees – North Ogden, Utah
June 11, 2008
Area Hispanics to meet with McCain – Illinois
June 10, 2008
A Latino vote that made a difference and is sending chills down the spines of city officials (Latina Lista) – Dallas
June 9, 2008
GOP Club Tries To Organize Hispanics – NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida
Councilman Pushes English-Only Ordinance – Nashville, Tennessee
June 5, 2008
In Lawrence, with first Latino mayor possible, conflict arises over new job – Massachuesetts
June 3, 2008
Illegal immigration issue surfaces in race for League City mayor – Candidate wants to address how illegal immigrants are handled by police – Texas
Federal suit says Irving ISD elections deny representation to Hispanics
June 2, 2008
Will Los Angeles elect a white supremacist judge to Superior Court? Meet Bill Johnson
May 29, 2008
Judge rejects Farmers Branch ordinance on renting to illegal immigrants
Hispanic residents testify against Farmers Branch election system
May 28, 2008
LATINO JOURNAL ENDORSES KEVIN JOHNSON FOR MAYOR – Sacramento
Casa’s gaffe, Frederick’s loss – Frederick County, Maryland
May 27, 2008
A Washington town confronts its language barrier – In a program seen as a bellwether, the Justice Department steps in with a formal plan to bridge the English-Spanish divide in Mattawa.
Beaufort County in North Carolina tightening up on public services for illegal immigrants
Prince William’s county sees signs of change amid crackdown
May 22, 2008
Six Hispanic Judges Will Not Face Write-In Campaign – Los Angeles Superior Court
Ramirez criticizes comments – Fellow Republican Bill James has insulted all immigrants, he says – Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Treasure Coast Hispanic leaders meet with Obama – Florida
May 20, 2008
Some Say Sheriff Using Racism To Fuel Re-Election Campaign – Lake County, Florida
May 14, 2008
Longtime community leader Orlando Isaza, of Northampton, was one of three named yesterday to a new governor’s board focused on youth. – Massachusetts
Immigration issue divides candidates – Lexington, Kentucky
May 13, 2008
Immigration raid: Plant official is GOP contributor – Iowa
May 12, 2008
New mayor says top priority is ridding Carrollton of illegal immigrants – Dallas suburb
Dallas council member Elba García considering run for county Commissioners Court | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Breaking News for Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas Morning News
May 8, 2008
Councilman calls for look at how Austin Latinos are faring
May 7, 2008
Immigration enforcement: At what cost? – Frederick County, Maryland
May 5, 2008
Hispanic candidates travel a rocky road – Farmers Branch and Irving, Texas
Illegal immigration could shake up Lewisville council races – Texas
April 28, 2008
Hispanics on Harris County voter rolls triple in generation – Houston, Texas
April 25, 2008
Lena Guerrero honored at Saturday services – Austin
April 24, 2008
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Bill James’ Controversial Comments Stir Up Latino Community – “Illegal immigrants do pay taxes..so do prostitutes and drug dealers.” – North Carolina
U.S. Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral Visits Queens
April 9, 2008
Osceola changes give Hispanics better shot at winning seat on School Board – Florida
‘Jamiel’s Law’ Targets Illegal Immigrant Gang Members – Los Angeles
March 24, 2008
Acosta becomes county’s first Latino deputy state’s attorney – Prince Georges County, Maryland
March 11, 2008
After mayor’s change of heart, Spanish will be used on Dover website – (At least 60% of population is Latino!) – New Jersey
March 9, 2008
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez avoids runoff, awaits winner of Bowles-Cannaday
March 6, 2008
Ex-Waco mayor, Hispanic leader Ruben Santos dies
February 27, 2008
Orlando elects former cop Tony Ortiz to City Council
February 14, 2008
Immigration debate gets emotional – Discussion in Topeka centers on Sen. Peggy Palmer’s proposed Kansas Illegal Immigration Relief Act.
February 13, 2008
Terrones, Gomez reappointed to state advisory panels – Kansas
February 12, 2008
Annapolis to tackle issue of language – Bill would require 1 English-speaker on some utility crews
February 7, 2008
Candidates outline ideas for serving Hispanic residents – Mesa, Arizona
February 6, 2008
Rosales wins spot on county board ballot – Champaign, Illinois
February 5, 2008
Immigration Misfire
Commissioners Vote To Remove Spanish Option From Phones – Beaufort County, North Carolina
February 4, 2008
Ruiz accepts job as Eugene’s city manager – Oregon
January 29, 2008
Latino Group Pushes For Board Nomination – Kansas City
January 16, 2008
Virginia Beach OKs pledge to keep out illegal immigrants
January 15, 2008
Bill on Migrants Splits a Town With Few – What Some Called a Preventive Measure Seemed to Others an Effort to Fan Biases – Taneytown, Maryland
Mayor says staff never insulted Hispanics – Buffalo, New York
January 14, 2008
New consul to help county’s Mexicans – María de los Remedios Gómez Arnau in San Diego
New Mexico’s LULAC sets legislative priorities
Hispanic Leaders “Appalled” By African-American Lawmakers – Buffalo, New York
January 8, 2008
Historic Hispanic Moment in Woodbine – Cape May County, New Jersey
January 7, 2008
Hernandez bringing new look to council – Orem, Utah
January 2, 2008
Arlington Board Elects First Hispanic Chairman – Virginia
December 10, 2007
Sanchez second former alderman seeking a comeback – Milwaukee
December 9, 2007
Hispanics want apology for ‘wetback’ comment – from Carroll County Commissioner Bill Head – Atlanta
December 3, 2007
Michoacan governor visits Napa Valley College, discusses future
November 30, 2007
Young conservative fills 18th District seat – Clark and Cowlitz counties, Washington state – Jaime Herrera,
November 19, 2007
Orlando-area town to swear in first Hispanic mayor – Feliciano “Filix” Ramirez in Mascotte – (first Central Florida municipality to elect a Hispanic mayor! – hard to believe)
November 14, 2007
Law closes illegal immigrant driver’s license loophole – North Carolina
November 12, 2007
Battle over name change leaves bruises – change to Cesar Chavez Boulevard in Portland, Oregon
November 6, 2007
Flier appears to be attempt to lower Hispanic turnout – Fort Worth
November 4, 2007
Immigration Debate Goes Digital – Prince William County’s illegal immigration debate has now reached YouTube
Hispanic sure to win seat on Phoenix City Council
October 30, 2007
Latino leaders protest longer terms for Dover officials – New Jersey
October 29, 2007
Candidate denies Cuban ties cited in union mailer – Miami
October 28, 2007
Town hall Hispanics grill Mesa candidates – Arizona
September 15, 2007
Race, Ethnicity Shaping Campaign – Hartford, Connecticut
August 27, 2007
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer aide now adviser in all things Hispanic – Orlando Rolon
Wilson statue is unveiled as Latinos, gays protest – San Diego
August 20, 2007
Latino Group Vows To Sue if Resolution Isn’t Tempered – Prince William County
July 26, 2007
Latinos will be watching George Ramirez – Massachusetts
July 9, 2007
So Far, Both Sides in Suffolk Tax and Immigration Impasse Are Ahead – New York
May 9, 2007
Protesters Show Up When Hispanic Leaders Announce Plans to Boycott I-966 – Yakima, Washington
May 1, 2007
City preparing components of municipal ID card for documented, undocumented residents – New Haven, Connecticut
April 23, 2007
New Home For Mexican Consulate In Little Rock Set To Open
April 22, 2007
Government bodies devoid of Hispanics – Wichita, Kansas
Suburbs Hispanics feeling unwelcome after election – Carpentersville, Illinois
April 13, 2007
Governor pledges aid to Latino community – New Jersey
February 22, 2007
Orangetown supervisor cuts ties with president of the Hispanic Police Society – New York
February 13, 2007
Nashville mayor vetoes measure that would make English official language
February 12, 2007
A town that wants illegal immigrants – Lindsay, California
January 20, 2007
Lawmakers want museum to salute Latinos’ U.S. role
