In another poll of voter concerns, global warming brings up the rear

Business briefs for September 18, 2008 — Baton Rouge, LA

The most pressing concerns for Louisiana voters are the economy and jobs, according to a poll commissioned by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.

The poll of 600 likely voters found 22.2 percent considered the economy and jobs the most important issue. Education followed at 13.9 percent and the situation in Iraq at 13.8 percent. Gasoline and energy prices were at 12.7 percent.

Federal spending/deficit was the top concern for 7.4 percent; health insurance, 6.9 percent; illegal immigration, 6.1 percent; crime and drugs, 4.9 percent; federal taxes, 4.4 percent; and global warming/climate change, 2.6 percent.