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Pandemic Aid for Immigrants Still Struggling in Annapolis

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Maryland State Capitol

Efforts to get immigrants state stimulus money has been struggling in Annapolis. The provision was dropped from the $1.9 billion pandemic relief package, but Democrats say they will take up the issue in a separate measure. Delmarva Public Media's Don Rush talked with Kim Proteak, advocacy director for Casa de Maryland, an immigrant rights group about the need for such assistance.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.