Tom Blanton

<div><p>A working journalist and master's student at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.</p></div>

Economic Impact of Immigration in California Could Result in $8B Gain

Albert Lozano / Shutterstock.com One of the key factors California may consider in the latest immigration reform is its potential for economic gain. This potential was analyzed in a report

By Tom Blanton

July 24, 2013

Economic Impact of Immigration in California Could Result in $8B Gain

Albert Lozano / Shutterstock.com One of the key factors California may consider in the latest immigration reform is its potential for economic gain. This potential was analyzed in a report

By Tom Blanton

July 24, 2013

Immigration Reform Would Help Undocumented Immigrants Pursue Education

Credit: AR Images / Shutterstock.com With S. 744’s recent passage through the US Senate, many questions have arisen about its potential efficiency in dealing with America’s immigration policy.

By Tom Blanton

July 17, 2013

Immigration Reform Would Help Undocumented Immigrants Pursue Education

Does the US Senate Structure Detract From Solving State-Centric Issues

The landmark immigration reform, Bill S. 744 recently passed through the Senate 68-32 during the afternoon of June 27. It includes reforms which focus on border security, economic opportunity, and

By Tom Blanton

July 12, 2013

Does the US Senate Structure Detract From Solving State-Centric Issues

Federal Immigration Reform Affects 2 Million Undocumented Californians

Credit: Konstantin L / Shutterstock.com The U.S. Senate recently passed a controversial immigration bill by 36 votes after fourteen Republicans sided with Democrats. The bill would allow undocumented immigrants

By Tom Blanton

July 3, 2013

Federal Immigration Reform Affects 2 Million Undocumented Californians