"What a novel approach toward immigrants in Virginia. State political leaders have decided to spend more time helping immigrants rather than penalizing them."
"Why the change of heart, especially in Northern Virginia, where immigration issues fueled local and state elections for a couple of years?"
"The growing economic crisis has been one factor. Immigrants are willing to work at any job as long as they are treated well and paid fairly. A clearer understanding of the state’s limitations on a largely federal issue has also dampened anti-immigrant fervor, along with a backlash at the voting booth, where Republican candidates have recently lost the issue."
"Other recommendations include shortening the Medicaid residency requirements for certain qualified immigrants, offering in-state tuition to immigrants who meet specific criteria and creating an immigration assistance office."
