In case you missed it, Lorenzo & Lorenzo recently wrapped a privately-funded scholarship contest where we asked college students to write a 300-500 word essay about whether or not they think non-citizens should be able to obtain a driver’s license. Currently, only a handful of states (and the District of Columbia) offer driving privileges to unauthorized immigrants. Here … [Read more...]
Lorenzo Scholarship Winner: Should Immigrants Be Able to Get a Driver’s License?
Florida has long been home to a large number of immigrants, due in part to its proximity to several Caribbean nations. In fact, according to the American Immigration Council, 1 in 5 residents in the state is an immigrant, making up more than a fourth of Florida’s labor force. As such an integral part of Florida’s diverse communities, immigrants contribute greatly to the local … [Read more...]