The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a detailed report estimating how the surge in immigration that began in 2021 affected state and local budgets in 2023. The nonpartisan agency found that while the influx of immigrants boosted revenues through taxes, it also raised spending on essential services, resulting in a net fiscal cost. Using both direct and broader potential measures,… (Colocho, June 10, 2025) #Budget, #Costs, #Health Equity, #Insurance Coverage, #Public Health