Posts in category Government & Politics

Thirty six states saw decreases in the unemployment rate in July 2013 as compared to July 2012, while five states had no change, according to a report this week from …

By MARY PATRICK With President Barack Obama announcing a new push in July to lower the cost of college tuition, many states have started programs looking that aim to tackle …

President Barack Obama plans to hit the road on a bus tour next week in which he will provide details on his plan to reduce college costs. Obama, beginning with …

Martha Kanter announced her departure this week from the Department of Education, where she has served as under secretary since June 2009. According to multiple news reports, Kanter informed colleagues …

The number of middle-aged job seekers in the United States who have found full-time employment has gone up, with more than 48% of those between the ages of 50 and …

The overall economy is finally showing signs of significant improvement this year, but new findings show that student aid has been increasing despite…

Tech start-up TurboVote is helping colleges institutionalize voter registration on campus. According to TurboVote , they want to make voting “as…

By MARY PATRICK The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that 11 states saw a drop in the jobless rate between May and June of …

The House Committee on Education and Workforce (HCEW) has approved a new education bill, dubbed the Student Success Act (H.R.5), which puts more power…

Financial regulators in the U.S. and China will meet in Washington next month to discuss the details of a major financial reporting agreement between…