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Sen. Tillis’ immigration bill was a rare display of political courage | Opinion BY STEVE S. RAO
Raleigh News and Observer, January 6, 2023
https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article270762997.html
According to a great philosopher — Calvin from the “Calvin & Hobbes” comic strip — a good compromise leaves everybody mad. If that’s the case, then congratulations are due to Sen. Thom Tillis. His bipartisan immigration bill, drafted in partnership with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, drew howls of outrage from the left and right, culminating with it being denied a vote.
Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article270762997.html
Steve Rao: Remembering a legend and his impact on many – including me
WRAL TechWire, December 21, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/12/21/steve-rao-remembering-a-legend-and-his-impact-on-many-including-me/
When it comes to game changing innovation in tennis, the world had sports entrepreneur and legend, Nick Bolleterri, who died last Sunday at his home in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 91. Contributor Steve Rao talks about Nick’s impact on his own life and the sport… …Read More
Rao: Guest opinion: Tech layoffs show the need for a new approach to skilled immigration
WRAL TechWire, November 29, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/11/29/guest-opinion-tech-layoffs-show-the-need-for-a-new-approach-to-skilled-immigration/
Everyone knows the tech industry is in crisis. But if you’re ones of the immigrants who make up 20 to 30% of workers at these companies, the situation is even more dire… …Read More
Rao: Guest opinion: For ‘Dreamers,’ the latest DACA crisis is deja vu all over again
WRAL TechWire, November 8, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/11/08/guest-opinion-for-dreamers-the-latest-daca-crisis-is-deja-vu-all-over-again/
A Texas court has once more ruled against the DACA program. That means new applications won’t be processed and existing DACA recipients are forced to wait in confusion and fear for the Supreme Court to take up the issue—and likely shutter the program permanently… …Read More
Rao: Guest opinion: Supporting veteran-owned companies is good business for NC
WRAL TechWire, October 13, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/10/13/guest-opinion-supporting-veteran-owned-companies-is-good-business-for-nc/
Rao: Guest column: Festival of lights, non-profit group Hum Sub seek to share India culture in Triangle
WRAL TechWire, October 7, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/10/07/guest-column-festival-of-lights-non-profit-group-hum-sub-seek-to-share-india-culture-in-triangle/
Rao: Guest opinion: Securing a direct flight to India from RDU: Here are the next steps
WRAL TechWire, October 3, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/10/03/guest-opinion-securing-a-direct-flight-to-india-from-rdu-here-are-the-next-steps/
Rao: Triangle’s booming Indian American community lobbies RDU for direct flight to India – here’s why
WRAL TechWire, September 20, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/09/20/triangles-booming-indian-american-community-lobbies-rdu-for-direct-flight-to-india-heres-why/
Rao: Cricket championship & us: The best of American Democracy on display in Morrisville
WRAL TechWire, September 9, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/09/09/cricket-championship-us-the-best-of-american-democracy-on-display-in-morrisville/
Rao: Small businesses can get a piece of the government procurement pie – here’s how
WRAL TechWire, September 5, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/09/05/small-businesses-can-get-a-piece-of-the-government-procurement-pie-heres-how/
Rao: Now this is sporting economic development: Cricket is back in Triangle
WRAL TechWire, August 26, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/08/26/now-this-is-sporting-economic-development-cricket-is-back-in-triangle/
Rao: Inspiring: That’s the word to sum up Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Conference – here’s why
WRAL TechWire, July 28, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/07/28/inspiring-thats-the-word-to-sum-up-diversity-equity-and-inclusivity-conference-heres-why/
Rao: Technology can help make North Carolina smarter and safer – here’s how
WRAL TechWire, July 25 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/07/25/technology-can-help-make-north-carolina-smarter-and-safer-heres-how/
Rao: Equality v. equity and leveling the playing field for minority-owned businesses
WRAL TechWire, June 27, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/06/27/rao-equality-v-equity-and-leveling-the-playing-field-for-minority-owned-businesses/
Rao: In NC, today’s immigrants are tomorrow’s public servants
WRAL TechWire, June 22, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/06/02/rao-10-years-of-daca-is-enough-its-time-to-pass-the-dream-act/
Rao: In NC, today’s immigrants are tomorrow’s public servants
WRAL TechWire, May 21, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/05/21/rao-in-nc-todays-immigrants-are-tomorrows-public-servants/
Steve Rao: Arguing for a ‘Sustainable Innovation Playbook’ in the Triangle
WRAL TechWire, May 6, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2021/12/20/a-vote-for-h-1b-visas-congress-can-boost-ncs-innovation-economy-heres-how/
NC Secretary of Technology to visit Morrisville for ‘Tech Talks’
WRAL TechWire, May 5, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/05/05/nc-secretary-of-technology-to-visit-morrisville-for-tech-talks/
Morrisville is 11th best small city in US to start a business, report says
WRAL TechWire, April 21, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/04/18/morrisville-is-11th-best-small-city-in-us-to-start-a-business-report-says/
Guest opinion: Support American innovation – pass the COMPETES Act
WRAL TechWire, April 5, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/04/05/guest-opinion-support-american-innovation-pass-the-competes-act/
In midst of war, Ukrainians like Misha Shvets keep working in NC tech sector – they deserve our support
WRAL TechWire, March 25, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/03/25/in-midst-of-war-ukrainians-like-misha-shvets-keep-working-in-nc-tech-sector-they-deserve-our-support/
Rao: Cash is king for small businesses
WRAL TechWire, March 18, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/03/18/rao-cash-is-king-for-small-businesses/
The late Manoj George and learning from the immigrant innovation playbook
WRAL TechWire, March 4, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/03/04/the-late-manoj-george-and-learning-from-the-immigrant-innovation-playbook/
A Triangle student wants to lead the fight against Alzheimer’s – Why can’t she stay?
WRAL TechWire, February 18, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/02/18/a-triangle-student-wants-to-lead-the-fight-against-alzheimers-why-cant-she-stay/
Morrisville is betting that cricket – the sport – ignites more economic growth
WRAL TechWire, February 4, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/02/11/morrisville-is-betting-that-cricket-the-sport-ignites-more-economic-growth/
Making NC a ‘smart state:’ Lessons learned from the Morrisville smart city playbook
WRAL TechWire, February 11, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/02/04/making-nc-a-smart-state-lessons-learned-from-the-morrisville-smart-city-playbook/
Fighting labor shortage, inflation: Immigrants can get the job done on both fronts
WRAL TechWire, January 21, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/01/21/fighting-labor-shortage-inflation-immigrants-can-get-the-job-done-on-both-fronts/
Why Morrisville? An insider’s look at a Triangle hotspot for new businesses, jobs
WRAL TechWire, January 14, 2022
https://wraltechwire.com/2022/01/14/why-morrisville-an-insiders-look-at-a-triangle-hotspot-for-new-businesses-jobs/
A vote for H-1B visas: Congress can boost NC’s innovation economy – here’s how
WRAL TechWire, December 20, 2021
https://wraltechwire.com/2021/12/20/a-vote-for-h-1b-visas-congress-can-boost-ncs-innovation-economy-heres-how/
Op Ed on Skilled Immigrants
News and Observer, December , 2021
https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article256645292.html
Analysis: Despite pandemic we’re celebrating entrepreneurs at the StartUp Summit
WRAL TechWire, September 22, 2021
https://www.wraltechwire.com/2021/09/22/despite-pandemic-were-celebrating-entrepreneurs-at-the-startup-summit/
Guest opinion: We need skilled workers – America’s ‘Documented Dreamers’ deserve a chance to stay
WRAL TechWire, July 21, 2021
https://www.wraltechwire.com/2021/07/21/we-need-skilled-workers-americas-documented-dreamers-deserve-a-chance-to-stay/
Guest opinion: Immigration policies focusing on highly skilled workers can add fuel NC economy
WRAL TechWire, May 19, 2021
https://www.wraltechwire.com/2021/05/19/guest-opinion-immigration-policies-focusing-on-highly-skilled-workers-can-add-fuel-nc-economy/
COVID-19 crisis in India impacts Morrisville community
CBS17.com, May 1, 2021
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/covid-19-crisis-in-india-impacts-morrisville-community/
WRAL Health Team: Local leaders look to help India through COVID crisis
WRAL, April 25, 2021
https://www.wral.com/local-leaders-look-to-help-india-through-covid-crisis/19646090/
WRAL Op Ed: STEVE S. RAO: Public-private partnerships key to addressing municipal infrastructure challenges
WRAL, April 13, 2021
https://www.wral.com/steve-s-rao-public-private-partnerships-key-to-addressing-municipal-infrastructure-challenges/19623792/
Policy Vibe Podcast: Steve Rao & Liz Johnson
Policy Vibe Podcast, March 31, 2021
https://policyvibe.podbean.com/e/policy-vibe-steve-rao-liz-johnson/
Podcast #36 Featuring Steve Rao, At Large Member of the Town Council in Morrisville, NC- The Winning Combo – Marketing & Sales Success Plus Personal Development Podcast (Keith Washo)
The Winning Combo Podcast, March 3, 2021
https://anchor.fm/winning-combo/episodes/Winning-Combo-Success-Podcast-36-Featuring-Steva-Rao–At-Large-Member-of-the-Town-Council-in-Morrisville–NC-erce6v
WRAL Op Ed: STEVE S. RAO: Biden’s immigration plan is less divisive than you think. Here’s why
WRAL, February 15, 2021
https://www.wral.com/steve-s-rao-biden-s-immigration-plan-is-less-divisive-than-you-think-here-s-why/19527471/
Radio Interview – Urbanization in Small Communities
abc05, Jan 2020
https://spectruminfocus.com/section/in-focus/in-focus-shows/2020/01/05/in-focus–urbanization-in-small-communities–part-1-/
https://spectruminfocus.com/section/in-focus/in-focus-shows/2020/01/05/in-focus–urbanization-in-small-communities–part-2-#/
https://spectruminfocus.com/section/in-focus/in-focus-shows/2020/01/05/in-focus–urbanization-in-small-communities–part-3-/
Radio Interview – Immigration Issues
Trump Immigration PLans
abc11, May 2019
https://abc11.com/politics/triangle-immigrants-respond-to-president-trumps-immigration-plan/5304435/
Jerry Windle Resigns
cbs17, May 2019
Interfaith vigil held in Cary in memory of Sri Lanka bombings victims
abc11, April 2019
Vigil held in Cary to remember New Zealand terror attack victims
abc11 , March 2019
https://abc11.com/5197293/?fbclid=IwAR18VWlYCjHWs003R8fNfbtYiaRabkGoD5u50zQHpqNBFKuMDiirZ_cXJH8
Steve Rao Welcomes Infosys’ Plans for Research Park
India Abroad , July 2017
http://www.indiaabroad-digital.com/indiaabroad/20170721?pg=27#pg27
Steve Rao Calls Attention to Future Spending Needs in Morrisville
The News & Observer, June 2015
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/cary-news/article25444984.html
Morrisville Town Council Approves Land for Google Fiber Hut
The News & Oberserver, June 2015
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/cary-news/article23766601.html
Morrisville Town Council Considers Budget Proposal
The News & Observer, May 2015
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/cary-news/article21032742.html
Steve Rao Shows Support for Victims of Nepal Earthquake at Vigil
The News & Obersver, April 2015
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article19686336.html
Steve Rao Supports Local Entrepreneurs
The News & Oberserver, April 2015
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/cary-news/article19086720.html
Steve Rao’s Leadership on Public Parks Gets Results
The Cary News, December 2014
Steve Rao Among Asian Indian Americans Elected to Public Office
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/five-indian-americans-win-in-local-elections-in-us-113110800601_1.html
Steve Rao Wins Re-Election to Morrisville Town Council
New mayor and council members join Steve Rao
Steve Rao at New RTP Park Groundbreaking
http://www.carynews.com/2013/10/24/3309260/morrisville-breaks-ground-on-future.html
Steve Rao Joins Candidates At Morrisville Chamber Forum
http://carycitizen.com/2013/10/17/morrisville-candidates-say-transit-1-concern/
http://www.carynews.com/2013/10/17/3289295/transportation-hot-topic-in-morrisville.html
Steve Rao Addresses Delegates To Chinatown Dedication
http://www.carynews.com/2013/10/07/3261448/chinatown-project-moves-forward.html
Steve Rao With Morrisville Council Unanimously Approve New Park
http://www.carynews.com/2013/08/30/3147314/morrisville-park-construction.html
Steve Rao Makes Global News
http://www.indiawest.com/news/13045-four-indian-americans-seek-council-seats-in-morrisville-n-c.html
TBJ’s Women in Business winners bring glass slippers back to corner offices
(photo of Steve Rao with WakeMed CEO William Atkinson in slide10)
Four Indian-Americans running for office in Morrisville
http://www.carynews.com/2013/08/02/3078223/more-indian-americans-running.html
Morrisville Considers Open Data Initiative, Cary News, July 7, 2013
http://www.carynews.com/2013/07/05/3012086/morrisville-considers-open-data.html
Northwest Park, Not a Sure Thing, Cary News, May 24, 2013
http://www.carynews.com/2013/05/24/2914749/northwest-park-still-not-a-sure.html
Morrisville Votes Against At Large System, Cary News, June 2, 2013
http://www.carynews.com/2013/05/31/2930478/morrisville-votes-against-at-large.html
Morrisville Launches “HOTTies” Entrepreneur Program
The Cary Citizen, December 2012
www.carycitizen.com/2012/12/12/morrisville-launches-hotties-entrepreneur-program
Morrisville Councilman Hosts Delegation from India
http://raleightelegram.com/201305145249
Indian Ambassador Meets with Indian-Americans Here
The Cary News, October 2012
www.carynews.com/2012/10/09/65162/indian-ambassador-meets-with-indian.html
Nepalese Ambassador Coming to Morrisville
October 2012, The News & Observer
www.newsobserver.com/2012/10/18/2420663/nepalese-ambassador-coming-to.html
Rao challenges Gurley for County Commission
www.raleighpublicrecord.org/electionprofiles/2010/10/26/steve-rao/
Newcomer goes after Gurley, Raleigh News and Observer, Oct. 10, 2010
www.newsobserver.com/2010/10/11/733639/newcomer-goes-after-gurley.html
Rao Assumes Morrisville Council Post
The Cary News, December 2011
www.carynews.com/2011/12/17/49006_rao-assumes-morrisville-council.html