BY JAKE NEHER
Michigan Public Radio Network
State officials are weighing in on the immigration debate. Democrats in the state House Tuesday introduced a package of bills to change the way the Michigan treats immigrants.
Under the legislation, the state would offer in-state college tuition to some undocumented students. It would also create an office to coordinate resources and services for people hoping to become U.S. citizens.
Representative Jeff Irwin said the legislation includes language he thinks Republican leaders in Lansing could support.
"There's a lot of agreement on this issue, and whether or not we can harness that agreement, capture it, and turn it into a positive change in public policy, that's remains to be seen." Irwin said.
Governor Rick Snyder has also called for making Michigan more welcoming to immigrants. He's urging Congress to lift caps on professional visas. He said immigrants are often job creators, and could play a key role in Michigan's economic recovery.
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