Education main issue for Hispanic voters, after economy and jobs

By Silvana Ordoñez Scripps Howard Foundation Wire WASHINGTON – As presidential candidates target prospective Hispanic voters, there is a new issue, besides immigration, that might get their vote: education. A study by Beck Research, a Washington-based Democratic research firm, shows that, after the economy and jobs, education is a main priority for Hispanic voters in [...]

Jobs, Education Trump Immigration For Latino Voters, Survey Says

Despite the attention immigration gets, likely Latino voters think the economy and education are more important, according to a survey of 1,400 likely voters in five states with large numbers of Hispanic and Latino residents. Among likely Latino voters, education was the second most important issue after jobs and the economy, said Alberto Collazo, communications director for HCREO during a press ...

1 in 3 autistic young adults lack jobs, education

One in 3 young adults with autism have no paid job experience, college or technical schooling nearly seven years after high school graduation, a study finds. That's a poorer showing than those with other disabilities including those who are mentally disabled, the researchers said.

Affordable Care Act Creates Almost 100K Jobs, Boosts Economic Activity in California by $4.4 Billion

A new study released today by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute suggests that if the Supreme Court strikes down the Affordable Care Act, it may have a negative impact on the

House hopefuls talk jobs, education

Education, transportation and having a rural voice in Austin were issues Republican candidates wanting to represent District 11 and Rusk County addressed Tuesday.