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More groups join Wisconsin fight

2011-03-15T16:24:00.001-07:00

More groups join Wisconsin fightBy: Alexander BurnsMarch 15, 2011 06:50 AM EDTThe fight for control of the Wisconsin state Senate looks increasingly like a toss-up, as national groups continue gearing up for the recall campaign triggered by anti-union legislation passed last week.The conservative organizing group GOPAC is the latest national outfit to join the fight with television

Pennsylvania GOP dreaming

2011-03-14T05:15:00.001-07:00

DemConWatch posted an overview of Pennsylvania redistricting this morning with a caveat to remember about the powerful Democratic congressman from Philadelphia: “Almost everything … is in flux except CD 1, Bob Brady's district. No one messes with Bob Brady.” Brady aside, the Democratic delegation has reason to be nervous about a remapping process where Republicans boast complete control, with

mmigrant surge: Why area grew

2011-03-13T08:25:00.000-07:00

Affordability is credited for luring the Latinos and Asians who gave the Phila. region a census boost.By Michael Matza and John DuchneskieInquirer Staff WritersPennsylvania's population swelled in the southeast and dropped dramatically across the west, the 2010 census revealed - with a tip of the hat to Philadelphia's first growth in 60 years.But the population didn't shift within the state like

NO STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

2011-03-13T06:02:00.000-07:00

The Latino population has exploded in the Lehigh Valley, but that hasn't brought political or economic clout.By Scott Kraus, Matt Assad and Eugene Tauber, OF THE MORNING CALL10:52 PM EST, March 12, 2011advertisementAfter 22 years on the force, Allentown police Capt. Jorge Medero remains a rarity in a city where nearly half the residents now identify themselves as Hispanic.One of about a dozen

PSLC Propose Settlement in Federal Suit

2008-03-25T03:59:00.000-07:00

PSLCPSLC and Bethlehem Schools Propose Settlement in Federal SuitThe Bethlehem Area School Board is proposing a settlement in a federal lawsuit against the district. The Pennsylvania Statewide Latino Coalition has been challenging the way school board members get elected. WFMZ's Stephanie Esposito has the details. A line of taxpayers formed at the podium to voice their opinion on Sis Obed Torres.

Neighboring states are all over the map

2007-11-03T09:55:00.000-07:00

Neighboring states are all over the mapon immigrationBy Bud KennedyStar-Telegram Staff WriterOur Red River neighbors, Arkansas and Oklahoma, are just about polar opposites on immigration.Arkansas leaders point to a new study showing that their state rakes in $3 billion a year from the spending andjobs generated by illegal immigrants -- about 40 percent of the state's total revenue from all

Hazleton drug sting revives call for a law

2007-10-14T03:47:00.000-07:00

Hazleton drug sting revives call for a lawThe mayor said towns need power to crack down on illegal immigrants. A judge threw out the city's rules.By Amy WordenInquirer Staff WriterA massive drug sweep that netted at least two non-U.S. citizens in Hazleton, Pa., demonstrates that local municipalities need the power to crack down on illegal immigrants, according to the city's mayor, Lou