By Megan Burks
Senate Introduces Sweeping Immigration Bill
A bipartisan group of Senators unveiled its bill to overhaul the nation’s immigration system Tuesday. The Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings on the bill this morning.
Fronteras Desk gathered local reaction to the bill and found a creative way to explain how its pathways to legal status would work. (Be sure to listen to the audio.) Fronteras also says the bill calls for an expansion of border enforcement.
The Los Angeles Times reports the bill could cause problems for the nation’s safety net, as the bill does not extend public health benefits to immigrants who gain provisional status through the bill.
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Filner Releases Preliminary Budget
Mayor Filner released his preliminary budget Monday. We took a look at what the budget would mean for park-poor City Heights. Here’s a roundup of other budget coverage:
Streets Spending Takes a Hit in Mayor’s Budget
Filner’s Budget in Three Charts
Mayor’s First Budget Emphasizes Neighborhood Services, Public Safety
Is San Diego Doing Enough to Maintain Its Police Force?
If you’d like to have your say on the city’s budget, check out a schedule of public hearings and a list of key dates.
Follow the City Clerk for city agendas and schedules @SDCityClerk.
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