Politics + Virginia Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 11, 2009

Republicans still hard-pressed for minority support – Despite his efforts to reach out to black, Hispanic, Asian and other minority groups in his campaign for governor, Robert F. McDonnell’s decisive victory Tuesday in Virginia was largely the result of his overwhelming support among white voters.

November 5, 2009

Low Latino voter turnout in NJ and VA elections reveal a return to the old ways

October 29, 2009

Obama, en esfuerzo bilingüe, busca votos latinos en New Jersey y Virginia

June 16, 2009

In a new report, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)—an anti-immigrant hate group – Takes Aim at Virginia’s Immigrants and Children

December 12, 2008

A group of Hispanic leaders will endorse Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell (R) for Virginia governor tonight at the City Club of Washington.

October 8, 2008

Latino Group Flip-Flops Support from McCain to Obama in Virginia

October 2, 2008

A series of new Spanish-language radio ads will begin airing in the Washington metro area to urge residents to “move forward and vote.” The New Policy Institute, an affiliate of the NDN progressive think tank and advocacy organization, has been airing in Nevada and Colorado. The Washington area ads start tomorrow.

September 22, 2008

Gov. Tim Kaine is scheduled to deliver remarks to about 300 people attending the 2008 Virginia Latino summit.

August 7, 2008

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

July 14, 2008

Virginia Latinos seen as swing vote

June 26, 2008

Virginia’s governor Tim Kaine for Obama’s VP? Que bueno! – speaks fluent Spanish

May 27, 2008

Prince William’s county sees signs of change amid crackdown

March 6, 2008

A bushel of immigration bills met with mixed reviews – Virginia

February 13, 2008

Did You Know? Obama won 54% the Hispanic vote compared to 46% for Clinton in Virginia

February 6, 2008

Funding for Illegal Immigrant Crackdown – Prince William County, Virginia is now trying to figure out how they are going to pay for the Illegal Immigration reforms they passed

February 5, 2008

House OKs bill banning illegal immigrants from public colleges – Virginia

January 31, 2008

On Virginia House Panel, a Stampede Against Illegal Immigration

January 17, 2008

A Republican state senator from Fairfax County has introduced a proposal that would allow a boss to fire employees who don’t speak English in the workplace, which would make them ineligible for unemployment benefits. – Virginia

January 16, 2008

Virginia Beach OKs pledge to keep out illegal immigrants

January 11, 2008

Virginia legislature to target illegals – More than 100 bills proposing reforms in the way that the state handles illegal aliens have been introduced in the first two days of the General Assembly!

January 7, 2008

State lawmakers lining up on immigration bills – Virginia

January 2, 2008

Arlington Board Elects First Hispanic Chairman – Virginia

December 10, 2007

Immigration Issues in Virginia to Be Reviewed by State Subcommittee

December 9, 2007

Virginia businesses unite to fight illegals – (illegal is not a noun) – (the title should read ‘to fight illegal immigration crackdowns’)

November 11, 2007

Immigration a dividing line in Virginia politics – (and the country if you ask me)

November 4, 2007

Immigration Debate Goes Digital – Prince William County’s illegal immigration debate has now reached YouTube

October 30, 2007

Hispanic Officials Urge Immigrant Voters to Get to Polls – Washington DC y Arlington

October 24, 2007

Poll Finds Immigration Debate Key Issue Among Virginia Voters

October 16, 2007

Thousands turn out for immigration vote – Prince William County, Virginia

August 30, 2007

Virginia GOP: Get tough on illegals

August 22, 2007

VarCom Founder to Lead the Republican National Hispanic Assembly – Danny Vargas

August 20, 2007

Latino Group Vows To Sue if Resolution Isn’t Tempered – Prince William County

August 9, 2007

Culpeper Countty Affirms Status of English – Virginia

July 18, 2007

Loudoun Approves Measure Targeting Illegal Immigrants – (another county in Virginia)

July 15, 2007

Illegal-Immigrant Strategy Isn’t Inspiring Optimism – Prince William County, Virginia

March 6, 2007

Bills dealing with illegal immigrants fare poorly – Virginia

February 8, 2007

Prince William County Board clears way for jail to take on illegal immigrants – Virginia

February 6, 2007

Latino Groups Lobby for More Rights – Virginia

January 31, 2007

Virginia House Approves Bill On Illegal Immigration (We are becoming a patchwork country)

January 30, 2007

Virginia Bill Would Prohibit In-State Tuition For Illegal Immigrants

January 24, 2007

Prince William Lawmaker Asks U.S. to Pay Costs (of illegal immigrants) – Virginia

January 19, 2007

State Attorney General challenges governor to seek federal immigration authority – Virginia

December 27, 2006

Bills in General Assembly would target illegal immigrants – Virginia

December 19, 2006

Mayor’s Visions E-newsletter now available in Spanish – Richmond, Virginia

December 17, 2006

Mayor Rejects Call for English-Only Documents – Herdon, Virginia