The 2023 State Playbook: Opportunities to Advance Inclusive Policies

With state legislatures back in session, advocates, elected officials, and stakeholders dedicated to advancing inclusive immigrant and refugee policy are focusing their attention on the 2023 legislative calendar. On February 2nd, the American Immigration Council and the Refugee Advocacy Lab hosted a discussion on how state-level policy agendas can ensure immigrants and refugees can thrive. In addition to an assessment of state policy opportunities for 2023, participants heard from Oregon State Senator Kayse Jama and Virginia Delegate Kathy Tran on best practices for advancing legislation in challenging political climates, and plans for new bills in the year ahead.

Speakers:

• Kate Brick, Director, Refugee Advocacy Lab

• Mo Kantner, Director, State & Local Initiatives, American Immigration Council

• Senator Kayse Jama, OR

• Delegate Kathy Tran, VA

• Genevieve Kessler, State Strategy Lead, Refugee Advocacy Lab and Director of State Advocacy, IRC

You can now watch a recording of the webinar.

Here are additional resources from the presentation:

• State Legislative Tracker

• State Legislative Tracker: How To

• 2023 Policy & Advocacy Guide

• State and Local: Healthcare Workers by State

• 2023 State Legislative Session Dates

• Map the Impact