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01-21-2011, 09:18 AM #1
ALIPAC: In-state tuition for illegal immigrants?
In-state tuition for illegal immigrants?
Supporters say it would help economy, foes say it’s bad idea
Gene Davis, Daily Denver News (DDN) Staff Writer
Friday, January 21, 2011
Despite a similar bill being killed in 2009 Ń and Republicans now having more power in the Legislature Ń a freshman lawmaker is hopeful she can help pass a controversial measure to grant in-state tuition to illegal immigrants.
Sen. Angela Giron, D-Pueblo, is planning to introduce the in-state tuition bill later this month along with Sen. Michael Johnston, D-Denver. A 2009 attempt by Sen. Chris Romer, D-Denver, to pass a bill granting in-state tuition to illegal immigrants met fierce opposition from Republicans and was killed.
However, Giron is optimistic that lawmakers will see the positive economic impact granting in-state tuition for illegal immigrants would allegedly have for the state. She believes it makes sense to give the “young talentâ€Join our efforts to Secure America's Borders and End Illegal Immigration by Joining ALIPAC's E-Mail Alerts network (CLICK HERE)
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