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A young family stands outside their new home surrounded by moving boxes, preparing for relocating to the US for work
Migration
Matthew Gray

What Families Must Prepare Before Relocating to the US for Work

Before relocating to the US for work, families must prepare in four critical areas: Visa rules Financial plan Education for their kids Where will they live Skipping any of these can cause big problems, like visa trouble, surprise costs, and stress at home, especially with children or when both adults work. Visa comes first. The

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Barriers Immigrants Face in Accessing Support
Migration
Matthew Gray

9 Barriers Immigrants Face in Accessing Legal and Healthcare Support

More than 46 million immigrants live in the United States, making up nearly 14% of the total population, yet access to basic legal and healthcare services remains uneven and often out of reach (KFF, 2023). Despite living and working in the country, many immigrants, especially those who are undocumented or in the process of seeking

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Demographics
Matthew Gray

The Impact of Remote Work on Mid-Sized American Cities

The post-pandemic American workplace is now permanently altered. What began as a temporary health emergency response has evolved into a structural shift in the geography of work. Take the case of Tucson, Arizona, a classic example of a mid-sized city with a growing tech and defense sector. Pre-pandemic, only 4.9% of the workforce worked remotely.

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Demographics
Matthew Gray

Why Are Some US States Losing Population Rapidly in 2025?

US population grew a little from 2022 to 2023, about 0.5%. Growth was uneven. Most states gained people, yet a small group lost residents. Eight states have lost population in recent years, and some drops were large, as noted by Forbes. Losses eased from the pandemic peak, yet the numbers still matter. Moves inside the

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Business and Economy
Matthew Gray

Impact of Immigrant-Owned Businesses on Local Economies in 2025

Immigrants have consistently played a crucial role in the U.S. economy, contributing to business formation, job creation, and innovation. Their entrepreneurial spirit has powered both small businesses and billion-dollar corporations, fueling economic growth across multiple industries. In 2013 alone, immigrants contributed $1.6 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), and their impact has only

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