Documents
The following is a list of documents pertaining and relevant to the Governor's Commission on Hispanic Affairs. The Commission does not verify the accuracy of the information below. Posting of these announcements does not necessarily indicate the Commission's endorsement of or involvement with the documents.
Annual Reports
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2008-2009 | 2008-2009 Hispanic Annual Report |
| 2007-2008 | 2007-2008 Hispanic Annual Report |
Meeting Minutes
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| February 2009 | Meeting Minutes February 18, 2009 |
| December 2008 | Met in Annapolis with all other ethnic and cultural Commissions for a celebratory and reporting meeting with Governor O'Malley, therefore minutes are not available. |
| November 2008 | Meeting Minutes November, 12, 2008 |
| June 2008 | Meeting Minutes June 18, 2008 |
| April 2008 | Meeting Minutes April, 16, 2008 |
| February 2008 | Meeting Minutes February 20, 2008 |
Documents
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| October 2008 | Maryland's Children and the Environment: Fact Sheet |
| August 2008 | Maryland's Children and the Environment: Report |
| August 2008 | The Annie E. Casey Foundation: Immigrant and Refugee Publications |
| January 2008 | Immigration Impact on Maryland (2008) |
| September 2007 | Minority Health Disparities (2007) |
| January 2007 | Hispanic Immigrants on the Eastern Shore of Maryland: Adjustment & Accommodation |
| March 2006 | Race, Sex, and Business Enterprise: Evidence from the State of Maryland (Final Report) |
Legislation Updates
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| October 1 | SSI Extension for Refugees and Other Humanitarian Immigrants Enacted into Law |
| September 26 | Congress Announces $2 Million for Lead Elimination In Baltimore |
Useful Weblinks for Information on Immigration
Migration Policy Institute; a wealth of non-partisan information on refugees and immigrants, including state-by-state demographics (see MPI Data Hub) and a wide range of papers on immigration-related issues.
Information on policy issues, recent studies and emerging legislation.
National Immigration Law Center (legal, eligibility issues).
National Immigration Forum (policy and advocacy).
Information on legislative initiatives to reform U.S. immigration policy.
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (former INS).
Maryland Office for Refugees and Asylees (local information).
Maryland Legal Assistance Network online legal information on variety of topics in several languages.
Information on and for refugee children, youth and their parents.
National Lawyers' Guild - Post 9/11 Know Your Rights information in many languages.
Information about U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program and specific refugee populations.
National Center for Refugee Employment and Self Sufficiency; information helpful in finding work for refugees and other immigrants.
U.S. government website on linguistic access requirements for agencies that receive federal funds, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
www.doj.gov/crt/osc.htm/facts.htm#list
Department of Justice Office of the Special Council for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices - explanis what documents are acceptable to prove work authorization; offers assistance to both employees and employers.
Information on recertification or accreditation for immigrants who have professional degrees from their homelands.
http://trac.syr.edu/immigration/index.html
Non-partisan information and data on immigration
Commission News
- Next Commission Meeting, October 26, Baltimore, MD
- Governor's Commission on Hispanic Affairs Invites You to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
- 2010 AmeriCorps Grant Funding Call for Peer Reviewers
- O'Malley-Brown: Putting Our Families and Kids First
- 2009 Governor's Hispanic Heritage Awards Nomination Forms
- Maryland Driver’s Licenses – Proof of Lawful Presence 2009 , Frequently Asked Questions
- GOCI Internship Opportunities
- Governor O'Malley's Service Webpage
- Governor O'Malley Announces Significant Improvement for Minority-Owned Business in Maryland
- Hispanic Business Conference 2009
- State of Maryland Launches Five Wishes Initiative
- Legislative Alerts