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EPCC joins Google’s Career Readiness Program

EL PASO, TX - El Paso Community College (EPCC) has announced its participation in the Grow with Google HSI career readiness program, which will help Latino students at 35 Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) prepare for the workforce through...

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El Paso Approves Largest Tax Rate Reduction in More Than 35 Years

EL PASO, TX - The El Paso City Council approved the first step to reduce the city's tax rate by 449 cents, which would represent a savings of $193 million for taxpayers, while maintaining a focus on prioritizing community needs City Manager...

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Over 300 permanent jobs expected with new maquiladora opening in Nuevo Laredo

NUEVO LAREDO - With the opening of a new maquiladora in Tamaulipas, it is estimated that more than 300 permanent jobs will be generated in the city of Nuevo Laredo, increasing the boost to the economy of that region, said the Secretary of Economic...

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NM Promotes Western-Inter States call for Western-Inter States Regional Clean Hydrogen Center Installation

NEW MEXICO - On behalf of the Western-Inter States Hydrogen Hub, of which New Mexico is a member, the Wyoming Energy Authority issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a prime contractor to assist the region's energy consolidation efforts The...

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Solvay Announces Expansion of Operations in Arizona

CASA GRANDE, AZ - Solvay announced plans to invest in a new facility to produce electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide (eH2O2) in Casa Grande, Arizona, to supply the growing US semiconductor manufacturing market The Arizona Commerce Authority...

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NM to set up new Media Academy campus in Las Cruces

NEW MEXICO - New Mexico Governor Michelle Luján Grisham announced that the first satellite campus of the Next Generation Media Academy will be co-located with Doña Ana Community College and New Mexico State University (NMSU) at the Arrowhead...

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Arizona among those to benefit from CHIPS Act to boost semiconductor industry

ARIZONA - The passage of the CHIPS for America Act by the US Senate could help boost Arizona's semiconductor research and development potential, said Governor Doug Ducey The Arizona government said that with the passage of the new law, a broad...

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County of San Diego breaks ground on new senior housing complex

SAN DIEGO, CA - San Diego County broke ground on a new housing complex for homeless seniors The 74-unit project in the Nestor area will benefit city residents age 55 and older who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless While all...

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Texas border cities see new drop in unemployment rate

TEXAS - During the month of June 2022, border cities such as El Paso, Brownsville, Laredo and McAllen posted an annualized decrease of nearly 225% in their unemployment rate, according to data from the Texas Labor Commission (TWC) Texas added...

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El Paso Participates in White House Initiative Latino Economic Summit

EL PASO, TX - The White House Initiative to Advance Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics and the Aspen Institute hosted a Latino Economic Summit in El Paso, featuring US Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Department...

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