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$30 Million to Protect $186 Billion: The Case for Investing in Census Accuracy in New York State

April 2, 2026
New York stands to protect $186 billion in census-guided federal funding by investing $30 million now to ensure an accurate 2030 Census count that supports fair representation, strong communities, and critical public resources.

Immigrants Are a Vital Part of New York State

April 1, 2026
New York is home to 4.5 million immigrants who contribute to the state as workers, business owners, caregivers and taxpayers, with especially vital roles in healthcare, construction, restaurants, and domestic care. With regional and county-level data, IRI offers a closer look at how immigrants help communities across New York thrive.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit: A Profile of Business Owners Across the United States

March 19, 2026
Entrepreneurship strengthens communities and local economies nationwide, with immigrants, women, and African Americans playing a vital role as business owners, job creators and drivers of economic vibrancy.

The Unforeseen Fiscal Cost of Verifying Student Immigration Status

March 2, 2026
Proposals in Tennessee would require schools to verify the immigration status of students. Beyond legal and moral concerns, the policy would impose substantial administrative costs on school districts — as much as tens of millions of dollars that would be diverted from other educational uses.

Immigrants in Utica

February 4, 2026
Immigrants help to shape Utica's cultural and economic life, contributing to the workforce, entrepreneurship, and community growth while making the city a nationally recognized example of refugee and immigrant integration.

Immigrants Add to the Vibrancy of Minneapolis

January 28, 2026
Immigrants strengthen the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area by contributing to economic growth, supporting local businesses and adding vibrancy to neighborhoods as business owners and essential contributors to everyday life.

Street Vendor Victory: Reshaping the Way NYC Authorizes Vending

January 13, 2026
Low license caps plagued local street vendors for decades — until City Council reforms changed the landscape.

50 States: Immigrants by Number and Share

November 10, 2025
A state-by-state look at the size and share of immigrant populations across the country, highlighting how immigrants contribute to communities nationwide and showing key data on non-citizens and estimates of undocumented residents.

From the Civil Rights Movement until Now: Black Americans in Solidarity with Immigrants

October 16, 2025
Recent immigrants to Harlem — from Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Africa — seek the same opportunities as previous newcomers to the storied neighborhood.