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George W. Bush Institute
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Jun 3, 2024
Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month by reading these five stories
By: Laura Collins
Mar 3, 2024
A woman will likely lead Mexico this summer. Will she impact border politics?
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Interview With Laura Collins
Feb 9, 2024
Immigration Asked & Answered: What’s happening at the U.S.-Mexico border?
By: Laura Collins
The U.S. southern border has been making news headlines the past few weeks. Immigration expert Laura Collins, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, breaks down what you need to know.
Feb 6, 2024
$118 billion border bill sparks mixed reaction among immigrant advocates and experts
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Interview With Laura Collins
Feb 2, 2024
The AAF Exchange — A Deep Dive Into the Immigration Crisis
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Interview With Laura Collins
Jan 31, 2024
Make Immigration Policy Smarter to Reduce the Number of Migrants at the Border
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Essay By Laura Collins
Apr 19, 2023
What should policymakers prioritize in fixing our immigration system?
Featuring: Laura Collins
Immigration expert Laura Collins, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, joined The American Lyceum to debate how to update America's outdated immigration system.
Feb 23, 2023
The Dallas Morning News: Welcoming cities for immigrants are reaping the benefits
By: J.H. Cullum Clark
In an op-ed for The Dallas Morning News, Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute and Rachel Perić, Executive Director at Welcoming America, explain why immigrants are filling essential jobs and are overrepresented among America’s inventors and entrepreneurs.
Dec 8, 2022
How the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement can address U.S. labor market mismatches
By: Laura Collins
If done properly, an enhanced USMCA temporary entry regime can help America swiftly respond to economic shifts, bolster the economy of its smaller communities, improve national security, and, of course, expand cross-border trade in goods and services.