Governor discusses economic concerns linked to Temporary Protected Status ending for Haitians

Some state and local officials have concerns about what will happen to the economy when thousands of Haitian immigrants lose their temporary legal status early next year.

Governor Mike DeWine was in Springfield on Friday for a series of meetings he’s been having regularly with community leaders.

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“We do this every few months,” DeWine said.

As reported on News Center 7 at 5:30, an estimated 15,000 Haitian immigrants have moved to Springfield and Clark County in recent years…

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