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RICHMOND—Virginia Farm Bureau Federation leaders say new data emphasizes the contributions of immigrants to Virginia agriculture and the need for immigration reform. New American Economy, in partnership with the American Farm Bureau Federation, has released a mapping of the impact of immigrants in all 50 states, all 435 Congressional districts and 50 metropolitan areas—including the greater Richmond area. "Map the Impact" at maptheimpact.org features sector-specific data and quantifies every locality’s foreign-born population, tax contributions, spending power, home ownership and voting power. New American Economy brings together more than 500 Republican, Democratic and independent mayors and business leaders who support immigration reforms that will help create jobs for Americans. NAE members represent more than 35 million people nationwide and business leaders of companies that generate more than $1.5 trillion and employ more than 4 million people across all sectors of the economy.
In Virginia, NA E found the following:
Additional information is available at newamericaneconomy.org.
Media: Contact Arielle Brown, VFBF legislative specialist, at 804-290-1017 or Sarah Doolin Roy, New American Economy.
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