States Want to Bring in More Foreign Workers – Is It a Good Idea?

Oklahoma's Governor Kevin Stitt suggests that President Trump should allow states to bring in more foreign workers. He believes this would help solve the immigration problem and make it less political.

The Proposal

Stitt proposes creating a new type of worker visa that states can control. This would allow employers to hire foreign workers without granting them full citizenship.

Key Points:

• Stop fights over illegal immigration by letting employers hire foreign workers and pay a fee.
• Other countries do this, though Stitt doesn't specify which ones.
• Potential downsides:
• Could lower wages and make it harder for Americans to find jobs.
• Might widen the wealth gap, benefiting the rich while the middle class struggles.
• Could be a way for big companies to get cheap labor.

Trump's Plan vs. Stitt's Plan

Trump's Plan:

• Fewer immigrants to help American workers get better jobs and higher wages.
• Already seeing wage increases in some industries, like restaurants.

Stitt's Plan:

• States control visas, leading to potential competition between states for the cheapest labor.
• Could hurt the middle class and help Democrats win more elections.

Support from Other Governors

Governors like Spencer Cox (Utah) and Eric Holcomb (Indiana) support the idea of states choosing which immigrants to bring in. They believe it would help their communities.

Concerns:

• Could increase poverty and divide society further.