New Congress, Clashes Nearing with Trump – The new US Congress opened sessions this week, and the House of Representatives now has a Democratic majority and a record number of women and minorities. Nancy Pelosi was reelected Speaker of the House amid a federal government nearly paralyzed by disagreement regarding funds for the border wall. Although both parties are talking about bipartisan work on issues such as investment in infrastructure, Democrats’ desire to thoroughly investigate the Trump administration is expected to cause friction and clashes. José López Zamorano has the details from Washington.
Health Insurance for all Undocumented People Proposed in California – More than one million undocumented adults in California could gain access to the public health insurance plan known as Medi-Cal, according to bills introduced by Democratic lawmakers in Sacramento. If the initiative is passed into law, California would become the first state of the union to provide the right to public health insurance for all, regardless of immigration status. The Central Valley, with its large numbers of uninsured, is one of the top regions that stands to benefit from this plan. Our reporter Lucia Orozco has more details from Fresno.
Binational Professional Licenses Available to Migrants in California – In a new year, many often hope to earn more money, get a better job or start a small business. In California, for the last three years, migrant workers have been able to file their taxes with an identification number known as ITIN and obtain a professional license in more than 70 fields, including cosmetology, construction and electricity. In addition, these licenses can also be recognized in two countries. Ruben Tapia reports from Los Angeles, where the news was recently announced by state officials.
