On Maine and economic recoveries

I'll admit that the economic prosperity of the state of Maine does not really come to my mind that often, but the commentary by Maine-based economist Catherine Reilly bodes well for those of us promoting a realistic and humane look at the potential of undocumented students. From MaineBiz:

Overlooked: The long-term aging of Maine’s population. “When the economy turns around, as it always does, [businesses] have to have young workers to hire and customers that aren’t on fixed incomes.” Reducing the cost of higher education for out-of-state and even undocumented students could encourage them to live and work in Maine after college. Otherwise, Maine’s economy will be at a disadvantage when the economy recovers.

Now that the demand for answers is high and the supply of certainty incredibly low, a clash of perspectives and ideas, even dividing Obama's people and the Senate leadership, is apparent. But no credible proposal yet has singled out undocumented students as a hindrance to economic growth.
Pass the DREAM Act.