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St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones created the Office of New Americans in October to help prepare the city for newly arrived immigrants. Jones appointed Gilberto Pinela, Cortex's former communications director, to lead the office with plans to help the city become the fastest growing city for immigrants.
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Pritzker joined in on a letter penned by Democratic governors who said political machinations are delaying much-needed help for their states and cities. They urged the passage of President Joe Biden’s $110 billion request for wartime aid and border security.
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St. Louis immigrant aid groups said they, and incoming immigrants, need more support and language resources in order to be able settle into and thrive in the community.
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Los proveedores de recursos para los inmigrantes en St. Louis dicen que necesitan más apoyo para sus metas y ayuda lingüística para mejor servir a la comunidad.
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The symbolic measure was blocked on a 3-3 vote, with resolution co-sponsor Matt Swanson absent. Immigration advocates broke out in applause after the vote.
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New spending will focused on building Chicago’s shelter capacity and getting immigrants to permanent housing.
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Supporters of the resolution didn't put the measure to a vote because two members were absent.
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Several St. Louis-based organizations have a lofty goal in mind — make St. Louis the fastest-growing metropolitan area for people born outside of the United States.
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The newly formed Chinese American Collecting Initiative highlights the long- lost stories of Chinese American immigrants living in St. Louis from the mid-19th century onward.
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A researcher in St. Louis wants to tell Mexican immigrant women's stories about home and family to better inform academic research and public policy. Jocelyn Moylan, who is pursuing a doctorate at Florida International University, said the data could inform local officials on the challenges Mexican immigrants face in St. Louis and the support they need to feel at home.