VACOLAO Celebrates the July 1st Implementation of the Virginia Dream Act that will Expand In-state Tuition to Undocumented Immigrant Students Residing in Virginia

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by admin

Richmond, VA. July 1, 2020 – The Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations (VACOLAO) celebrates the July 1st implementation of the Virginia Dream Act that will expand in-state tuition accessibility to include undocumented immigrant students residing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This means that as of today, all Virginia students regardless of their status who meet […]

Walk for Driver’s License For All (Caminata para las licencias de conducir para todos)

Posted on September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 by admin

WHAT: Join us for a walk to call on the Virginia legislature to pass legislation that would provide access to driver’s licenses for immigrants living in Virginia. The passage of such legislation would improve the lives of more than 200,000 immigrants in our state, make Virginia roads safer and support a stronger Virginia economy. Drive […]

Meeting with Ralph Northam, Governor of Virginia

Posted on May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 by admin

SOBRE LA CAMPAÑA DE LA LICENCIA DE CONDUCIR: REUNIÓN CON EL GOBERNADOR DE VIRGINIA RALPH NORTHAM. El mes pasado, gracias a Walter Tejada, Presidente de Virginia Latinos Leaders Council , y su Director Ejecutivo Andres Tobar, fuimos invitado a una reunión con el gobernador de Virginia para tratar varios temas que impactas a nuestra comunidad […]

VACOLAO’s 2019 Legislative Priorities – Results

Posted on April 28, 2019April 28, 2019 by admin

ANTI-IMMIGRANT BILLS THAT WERE VETOED BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA RALPH NORTHAM Bill imposing restrictions on localities that welcome immigrants VACOLAO opposed SB 1156 introduced by Senator Richard Black that sought to prohibit localities from adopting any ordinance, procedure, or policy that restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws. This was an unnecessary message bill […]