A recent New York Times article addresses a very real concern that our economy, which is currently attempting to recover, could potentially experience another backslide in the very near future. The reality is that, unless the government manages to find a way to help boost employment opportunities, more tax revenue cannot be generated and an [...]
“In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.”
If you’re like millions of television viewers, those words signal the start of one of your favorite television shows, LAW & ORDER. [...]
According to a recent U.S. News article, numerous public colleges throughout the country have decided to start cutting deals to out-of-state students who are interested in attending their schools. This is particularly true with colleges in less populated areas, where obtaining new students has been a bit of a challenge. In fact, according to U.S. [...]
A recent article in USA Today paints a bleak picture in terms of the Qualified School Construction Bonds program that was implemented as part of President Obama’s stimulus package. Apparently, the program was intended to allow school districts to raise capital for construction projects through interest-free bonds while also providing construction employment opportunities. In fact, [...]
According to an article posted by Yahoo! News, measures to legalize and regulate the use of marijuana have been introduced in four states. Furthermore, approximately two dozen other states are also considering bills related to the legalization of marijuana in different capacities, ranging from using the drug for medical purposes to allowing individuals to possess [...]
Have you decided on the major that you want to pursue in college? If you are like many people who head back to school, you might think you know what you want to major in, but you might very well change your mind after you start taking your classes. Obviously, changing majors mid-stream can result [...]
If you are interested in pursuing a career in the legal field, but you aren’t interested in becoming a lawyer, you will be happy to know that there are several different career paths that you can follow within the legal field. In fact, there are a number of lucrative law-related careers that you can pursue [...]
The economy is shaping the classes of community colleges all across the country. Kira Cassels, an 18 year old Virginia resident, applied to 11 colleges and got a fat “you’re accepted” envelope from every single one. After considering her options, including the prestigious University of Virginia, Ms. Cassels opted for the honors track [...]
