WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin announced an agreement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This proposal is poised to be sent to the Senate floor for a vote next week. The package contains a 15% corporate minimum tax, investments in domestic energy and manufacturing, carbon emissions reduction, and an expanded Affordable Care Act.
Read MoreNATIONWIDE - Latino Conservation Week is celebrated at the end of every July, falling the week of July 16-24 this year. Since 2014, this annual celebration seeks to engage the Latinx community in playing a critical role in environmental stewardship. Latino Conservation Week encourages Latinxs to go outdoors and participate in conservation efforts to protect Madre Tierra’s natural resources.
Read MorePHOENIX - Local community members are invited to attend the grand opening of Poder Latinx’s new office in Phoenix. Come see us at the new office and register to vote while eating delicious food and enjoying local entertainment! We'll see you on Friday!
Read MorePHOENIX - Since the beginning of the 20th century, temperatures in Arizona have risen approximately 2.5° F with unprecedented increases in annual temperature. Poder Latinx is officially launching the 2022 #BeatTheHeat Campaign to explore how the negative effects of Arizona's extreme heat and weather conditions are impacting the Latinx community and inform Latinx communities on how to take action. Local community members in Phoenix are invited to visit the Poder Latinx office, cool down with some ice cream, and join a discussion on how to combat the heat and stay safe this season.
Read MoreORLANDO - Today Hablamos Español Florida (HEF) announced their partnership with Pan American Behavioral Health Services of Florida to increase mental health and harm reduction services to all Hispanics and the immigrant community, regardless of insurance or status. Florida has long maintained one of the lowest per capita mental health expenditures in the nation. According to the most recent available data, Florida ranks 49th for mental health funding in the United States. July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Read MoreWHAT: A press conference announcing the launch of a partnership between Hablamos Español Florida and Pan American Behavioral Health Services of Florida to increase services for all Hispanic and immigrant communities.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled against the state of Texas in the long-awaited decision on Biden v. Texas. As brought into question during oral arguments, the Supreme Court affirmed that President Biden was under no obligation to keep the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy in effect when taking office. Now the case will be sent back to the lower courts in order to verify the legality of the most recent attempt to end the program.
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