According to a report from New American Economy, immigrant residents contributed $3.4 billion to Dane County’s GDP in 2016. That is, 8.7 percent of Dane County residents are contributing their share, 8.7 percent, of the county’s total value of goods and services. The report also found that immigrants contribute to the labor force, representing 10.7 … Continue reading Discourse around illegal immigration is more nuanced than just its economic impact