Complete the exercises below and post the answers to your blog by the start of the next class, including the two ledes. Provide answers for the questions or statements in italics.
I. State and local
Using the online resource www.census.gov, answer the following questions
1. What’s the population of Washington state? --6,549,224
a. What's the percent change since 2000?--11.6%
b. Go back to the main page. Now look at 'Washington' under the 'Area Profile with QuickFacts.' What's the median household income?--$58,081
2. Now look at Whitman County.
a. What's the population?--41,664
b. Percent white?--86.6%
c. Percent with bachelor’s degree?--44%
d. Median household income?--$39,691
e. Persons below poverty?--23.7%
3. Let's go deeper. Click on 'Browse data sets for Whitman County.' You'll find a slew of entry points into the U.S. Census Bureau database. This is a great area if you're interested in finding a particular fact (how much federal $ came into the county last year), as well as if you're just browsing, looking for a little light reading.
Click on the 'Building Permits 2009.'
a. Find the annual construction costs for building permits for Pullman from 2004 to 2008. Report it for each individual year.
--2004= 21,793,767
--2005= 40,062,508
--2006= 34,549,367
--2007= 31,922,839
--2008= 14,007,013
b. What’s the most current construction cost for 2009? (Obviously the annual report isn’t yet available, but we can look at the December 2009 report to get the cumulative construction cost.)
--Current : 10,398,856
c. Write a lede based on this information.
From 2005 to 2009 construction costs for Pullman have dropped by $29.6 million, reported The U.S. Census Bureau.
4. Let’s take another big national issue: Health insurance. Return to census.gov.
Click on the QuickFacts page, and then Washington state. Click on 'Browse data sets for Whitman County.'
a. Under People Quick Links, locate “2005 Health Insurance Coverage.
b. Choose Washington and then ‘Submit.’
1. Which two counties have the highest percent of uninsured people?--San Juan and Whitman County
2. What’s the percentage in Whitman County?--29.2%
II. Federal grants and insurance.
Who needs government? Well, Whitman County certainly received some federal help last year. But we want to know how much.
But fumbling through this site can be cumbersome. Plus, the Census Bureau isn't the only government site with information on Whitman County. If only there were an easier way to search all these sites at once (ah, but there is!)
Google/unclesam is a powerful tool that let’s us search all “.gov” Web sites. Go to the search bar and type “Whitman County Consolidated Federal Funds Report.”
a. Click on the first two links and try to find the the report. Any luck? Let's try the third, which takes us to the Office of Financial Management, which overseas $ going into and out of the state of Washington.
b. Click or search for 'Consolidated Federal Funds Report.' At the top of the page, click on 'Online Query System.'
c. Under ‘Available Data,’ choose 2008 and Geography (Federal data almost always lags a year behind). Click ‘Submit.’
d. On the next page, choose ‘Washington’ and ‘Yes’ on County. We want ‘All Fund Types.’
e. On the next page, choose Whitman County.
1. How much did Whitman County farmers receive in Crop Insurance?--roughly
2. How much did Whitman County receive in grants (block, formula, project, etc.)?--$122,982,596
3. Name three of the grants.-- Aging Research, Head Start, Wildlife Services
III. Population
Is Whitman County’s population growing? Let’s look at population trends.
1. Type “Whitman County population" into Google Uncle Sam. We've looked at the Census data so let's try the second link, the Office of Financial Management.
2. On the top, click on the 'Population' tab, then 'County GMA Projections.' (That's Growth Management Act.)
3. We want 2007 projections, which are the most recent. On the next page, we want projections by 'Single Year After 2010.'
a. What’s the 2010 project population for Whitman County?--51,349 people
b. What’s the 2030 projection?--67,031 people
c. What's the projected state population in 2030?--10,026,660 people
d. What's the percent increase for Washington state from 2000 to 2030? What's the increase in Whitman County during that same time period?--
WA increases by 59%, and Whitman County increases by 60%
Spokane City Council Agenda
1. The city of Spokane provides all its City Council information online. Google “Spokane City Council.” Choose the first Google result, which will take us directly to the Council’s home page.
2. Let’s look at the Sept. 14 agenda. Under ‘Current Agendas,’ choose Sept. 14.
3. What’s the number of the ordinance that would create a new alcohol-impact area?--ORD C34475
4. We want to know more about this ordinance. In fact, we want to see the actual document. Under the ‘Services’ tab at the top of the page, scroll down to ‘Documents and Forms.’ Navigate to ‘City Clerk Records.’
5. Type in the keyword ‘alcohol.’ That will bring up the actual ordinance. We have several different listings for the same ordinance. So, under ‘Sub Type,’ find the ordinance designated ‘SMC.’
6. Click ‘View’ and open with Adobe Acrobat.
7. What will the ordinance do? Write a lede based on the City Council’s approval of this ordinance.--ORD C34475 will give local government or police the ability to decide whether or not particular types of alcohol (with emphasis on energy drinks fused with alcohol) can be sold by licensed vendors in the Spokane area.
Lede= The city of Spokane has facilitated a new ordinance, ORD C34475, in response to elevated detox calls and alcohol related crimes. The new ordinance would allow local government officials to limit the sales of fortified alcohol products sold by licensed vendors in Spokane.
8. Google 'alcohol-impact area.' Are other Washington cities enacting similar ordinances. Why?-- Yes, Tacoma and Seattle also have a similar ordinance.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Class excercise -- homelessness
Washington State ranks 25th for child homelessness in the United States. -- More than 24,000 children are homeless in WA.
Less than 1/4 of homeless children in WA state that are in high school receive a dipolma.
Washington State gives priority to those on waiting lists to live in a shelter who are homeless and/or have experienced domestic violence.
Less than 1/4 of homeless children in WA state that are in high school receive a dipolma.
Washington State gives priority to those on waiting lists to live in a shelter who are homeless and/or have experienced domestic violence.
Legislative Story --Story #3
ESB 6754 identifies that the names, signatures and addresses of signers on initiatives and referendum petitions are public records.
This bill would require all initiative and referendum petitions to include a warning label to inform signers that their personal information on the petitions may be released to the public if a public records request is made on the specific petition. The warning label must be on the front of the petition and take up at least four square inches.
The reason this bill has been proposed is to make the current practices that the secretary of state's office has been conducting to mirror the authorized words of the print regarding public records.
From 1912 to 1972 initiative and referendum petitions were not allowed to be reviewed by anyone apart from the courts. That all changed in 1972 when Washington voters passed initiative 276, the Public Records Act. Included in the Public Records Act was statue RCW 42.56.210, which incorporates that revealing information which would violate personal privacy can be deleted from the specific records being requested.
From 1972 to 2000 the secretary of state’s office policy was to tell petition requesters that they could get petition records, but the personal information would be blacked out unless they got a court order.
Requests for signed and submitted initiative and referendum petitions have been made and fulfilled every year since 2006. From 1998 to 2006 no individual or organization had followed through on a public records request of initiative or referendums assuming because ten cents per sheet was charged. As eight percent of the votes cast for Governor at the last gubernatorial election is mandatory for the number of valid signatures on both initiatives and referendums, the cost of obtaining a copy of a submitted petition was approximated to cost thousands of dollars. In 2006 due to advancements in technology, documents were made available on CDs and DVDs, which cost $15-$25.
Tim Eyman, Conservative initiative activist for Washington State, said Referendum 71 raised the awareness level regarding Secretary of State Sam Reed’s practices of releasing all information of petition signers to requesters.
“The first domino to fall was R-71,” said Eyman.
Referendum 71 was a petition set up in 2009 set up by group called Protect Marriage Washington. Its goal was to put SB 5688 back on the ballot for Washington State voters to decide on. SB 5688 allowed domestic partnerships in Washington State to receive the same benefits that married heterosexual couples received. The valid signatures submitted to the Washington Secretary of State overwhelmingly exceeded the amount required. This resulted in Washington State voters to be able to determine the outcome of SB 5688 with their vote. The bill was still passed on with a 53-47 vote.
Even though the bill was passed to higher legislature, supporters of SB 5688 made a public records request of R-71 petitions. Gay-rights activists running websites such as KnowThyNeighbor.org and WhoSigned.org claimed that they would post the information of the petition signers on the internet. R-71 Petition signers feared that they would be harassed if their names, signatures and addresses were posted on-line.
Controversy has risen over whether or not releasing names, signatures and addresses is a violation of privacy of petitioners. Therefore R-71 is still pending.
During a hearing recorded on tvw.org on Feb. 23, Rep. Sam Hunt announced that ESB 6754 did not have enough votes to be discussed.
Eyman, who attended the hearing, said it was a 4-4 vote, therefore the bill is considered dead. The U.S. Supreme court has picked up the case in regards to first amendment protections. Eyman predicts that the Supreme Court will conclude that the bill has a “chilling” affect on petitioners, thus not passing it.
A hearing date on Apr. 28 has been set to decide on the public records case which has stemmed from Washington State’s practice of allowing names, signatures and addresses to be included in copies of requested public records. The decision will impact petition signers of R-71 and future petition signers in regards to if their information will be released.
Contact Information:
Tim Eyman
(435) 493-9127 – Tim_eyman@comcast.net
Rep. Sam Hunt
(360) 786-7992 – Tvw.org (ESB 6754)
Tvw.org (ESB 6754) Hearing Feb. 23, 2010
http://www.tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2010020161&TYPE=V&CFID=5529200&CFTOKEN=94363586&bhcp=1
Washington State Legislature Web-site (ESB 6754)
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6754&year=2009
ESB 6754 Bill Analysis
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2009-10/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6754.E%20HBA%20SGTA%2010.pdf
OUTLINE
1. What will happen:
-ESB 6754 (2009-10) Making the names and addresses of persons signing initiative or referendum petitions public records.
-Warning must be put on all petitions
2. Why is this happening:
-Referendum 71
-To make the law language clear and mirror the practices the SoS (Sam Reed) has been performing with public records requests since 2006.
3. What is the extent:
-Controversy between whether releasing information of petition signers is violating privacy or not.
-Conversations vs. confrontations.
4. What is the reaction:
- The bill is dead
-April 28th it will be heard by the US Supreme court
This bill would require all initiative and referendum petitions to include a warning label to inform signers that their personal information on the petitions may be released to the public if a public records request is made on the specific petition. The warning label must be on the front of the petition and take up at least four square inches.
The reason this bill has been proposed is to make the current practices that the secretary of state's office has been conducting to mirror the authorized words of the print regarding public records.
From 1912 to 1972 initiative and referendum petitions were not allowed to be reviewed by anyone apart from the courts. That all changed in 1972 when Washington voters passed initiative 276, the Public Records Act. Included in the Public Records Act was statue RCW 42.56.210, which incorporates that revealing information which would violate personal privacy can be deleted from the specific records being requested.
From 1972 to 2000 the secretary of state’s office policy was to tell petition requesters that they could get petition records, but the personal information would be blacked out unless they got a court order.
Requests for signed and submitted initiative and referendum petitions have been made and fulfilled every year since 2006. From 1998 to 2006 no individual or organization had followed through on a public records request of initiative or referendums assuming because ten cents per sheet was charged. As eight percent of the votes cast for Governor at the last gubernatorial election is mandatory for the number of valid signatures on both initiatives and referendums, the cost of obtaining a copy of a submitted petition was approximated to cost thousands of dollars. In 2006 due to advancements in technology, documents were made available on CDs and DVDs, which cost $15-$25.
Tim Eyman, Conservative initiative activist for Washington State, said Referendum 71 raised the awareness level regarding Secretary of State Sam Reed’s practices of releasing all information of petition signers to requesters.
“The first domino to fall was R-71,” said Eyman.
Referendum 71 was a petition set up in 2009 set up by group called Protect Marriage Washington. Its goal was to put SB 5688 back on the ballot for Washington State voters to decide on. SB 5688 allowed domestic partnerships in Washington State to receive the same benefits that married heterosexual couples received. The valid signatures submitted to the Washington Secretary of State overwhelmingly exceeded the amount required. This resulted in Washington State voters to be able to determine the outcome of SB 5688 with their vote. The bill was still passed on with a 53-47 vote.
Even though the bill was passed to higher legislature, supporters of SB 5688 made a public records request of R-71 petitions. Gay-rights activists running websites such as KnowThyNeighbor.org and WhoSigned.org claimed that they would post the information of the petition signers on the internet. R-71 Petition signers feared that they would be harassed if their names, signatures and addresses were posted on-line.
Controversy has risen over whether or not releasing names, signatures and addresses is a violation of privacy of petitioners. Therefore R-71 is still pending.
During a hearing recorded on tvw.org on Feb. 23, Rep. Sam Hunt announced that ESB 6754 did not have enough votes to be discussed.
Eyman, who attended the hearing, said it was a 4-4 vote, therefore the bill is considered dead. The U.S. Supreme court has picked up the case in regards to first amendment protections. Eyman predicts that the Supreme Court will conclude that the bill has a “chilling” affect on petitioners, thus not passing it.
A hearing date on Apr. 28 has been set to decide on the public records case which has stemmed from Washington State’s practice of allowing names, signatures and addresses to be included in copies of requested public records. The decision will impact petition signers of R-71 and future petition signers in regards to if their information will be released.
Contact Information:
Tim Eyman
(435) 493-9127 – Tim_eyman@comcast.net
Rep. Sam Hunt
(360) 786-7992 – Tvw.org (ESB 6754)
Tvw.org (ESB 6754) Hearing Feb. 23, 2010
http://www.tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2010020161&TYPE=V&CFID=5529200&CFTOKEN=94363586&bhcp=1
Washington State Legislature Web-site (ESB 6754)
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=6754&year=2009
ESB 6754 Bill Analysis
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/billdocs/2009-10/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/6754.E%20HBA%20SGTA%2010.pdf
OUTLINE
1. What will happen:
-ESB 6754 (2009-10) Making the names and addresses of persons signing initiative or referendum petitions public records.
-Warning must be put on all petitions
2. Why is this happening:
-Referendum 71
-To make the law language clear and mirror the practices the SoS (Sam Reed) has been performing with public records requests since 2006.
3. What is the extent:
-Controversy between whether releasing information of petition signers is violating privacy or not.
-Conversations vs. confrontations.
4. What is the reaction:
- The bill is dead
-April 28th it will be heard by the US Supreme court
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Help your peers
Help your peers with their grammar and style. (Note: These are your sentences, but I’ve also inserted some errors.)
1. Washington state provided a subsidy of more than $2,000 for in-state students.
2. “The $13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,” said Jerry McCollum, coordinator of arts and culture.
3. “What I know if the system is broken right now," said President Floyd. "We can’t live in a world with 14 percent tuition increases".
4. The co-presidents announced a club to meet more people who are interested in hiking.
5. Floyd went on to speak on his support for Senate Bill 6562, which was sponsored by Sen. Derek Kilmer.
6. The legislature has made no decisions on budget cuts.
7. The bill would give Washington State University the authority to set its own tuition.
8. Sen. Jessica Smith presented the proposal at the committee's meeting, which was held in the auditorium on Feb. 4th.
Floyd and budget
Key questions
1. How much has tuition increased in the past few years? -- 14%
2. What do ASWSU leaders think of the bill that would give tuition-setting authority to the Board of Regents? -That it could lead to astronomical increases in tuition.
3. Who currently sets your tuition? -- Elected officials, legislature.
4. Why would the Board of Regents be more accountable than elected officials?
5. Bernardo said WSU may lose $27 million in research money – that’s twice as much the budget cut facing WSU. Should we mention that in our story? ---yes
1. Washington state provided a subsidy of more than $2,000 for in-state students.
2. “The $13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,” said Jerry McCollum, coordinator of arts and culture.
3. “What I know if the system is broken right now," said President Floyd. "We can’t live in a world with 14 percent tuition increases".
4. The co-presidents announced a club to meet more people who are interested in hiking.
5. Floyd went on to speak on his support for Senate Bill 6562, which was sponsored by Sen. Derek Kilmer.
6. The legislature has made no decisions on budget cuts.
7. The bill would give Washington State University the authority to set its own tuition.
8. Sen. Jessica Smith presented the proposal at the committee's meeting, which was held in the auditorium on Feb. 4th.
Floyd and budget
Key questions
1. How much has tuition increased in the past few years? -- 14%
2. What do ASWSU leaders think of the bill that would give tuition-setting authority to the Board of Regents? -That it could lead to astronomical increases in tuition.
3. Who currently sets your tuition? -- Elected officials, legislature.
4. Why would the Board of Regents be more accountable than elected officials?
5. Bernardo said WSU may lose $27 million in research money – that’s twice as much the budget cut facing WSU. Should we mention that in our story? ---yes
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Bills Clearing Latest Cutoff -- 2 bills
5. On the main legislative page (leg.wa.gov), click on Bills Clearing Latest Cutoff
a. Identify two bills that you might find interesting. Search for information on both bills and provide the following:
1.) SHB-2427-Domestic violence offenders
2.) 2629-Adoption petitions
1. Name and phone number of two sponsors
--1.) Rep. Kirk Pearson (360) 786-7816. Rep. Christopher Hurst (360) 786-7866.
--2.) Rep. Troy Kelley (360) 786-7890. Rep. Larry Seaquist (360) 786-7802.
2. One sentence explaining what each bill would do
--1.) Ensures that domestic violence offenders are punished
accordingly and that an end to domestic violence can be
achieved. Addresses scoring for prior felony and nonfelony offenses that are domestic violence related for purposes of calculating an offender's sentence.
Defines repetitive domestic violence offense.
– 2.) Updates the law regarding the 8 hour period that shelters have to call the legal parents of a run away child.
3. A link to televised debate on the bill at tvw.org
1.) http://tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2010021061&TYPE=V&CFID=5288200&CFTOKEN=22031585&bhcp=1
2.) http://tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2010011290&TYPE=V&CFID=5288200&CFTOKEN=22031585&bhcp=1
4. A list of three sources (non-legislative) that may be interested in the bill
2427—Alex Bangstaf
Public safety American preparedness committee
Yvonne Walker
2629-- Representative Mary Dickerson
Katie Meyer
Jim Theophilus -mocking bird society executive
a. Identify two bills that you might find interesting. Search for information on both bills and provide the following:
1.) SHB-2427-Domestic violence offenders
2.) 2629-Adoption petitions
1. Name and phone number of two sponsors
--1.) Rep. Kirk Pearson (360) 786-7816. Rep. Christopher Hurst (360) 786-7866.
--2.) Rep. Troy Kelley (360) 786-7890. Rep. Larry Seaquist (360) 786-7802.
2. One sentence explaining what each bill would do
--1.) Ensures that domestic violence offenders are punished
accordingly and that an end to domestic violence can be
achieved. Addresses scoring for prior felony and nonfelony offenses that are domestic violence related for purposes of calculating an offender's sentence.
Defines repetitive domestic violence offense.
– 2.) Updates the law regarding the 8 hour period that shelters have to call the legal parents of a run away child.
3. A link to televised debate on the bill at tvw.org
1.) http://tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2010021061&TYPE=V&CFID=5288200&CFTOKEN=22031585&bhcp=1
2.) http://tvw.org/media/mediaplayer.cfm?evid=2010011290&TYPE=V&CFID=5288200&CFTOKEN=22031585&bhcp=1
4. A list of three sources (non-legislative) that may be interested in the bill
2427—Alex Bangstaf
Public safety American preparedness committee
Yvonne Walker
2629-- Representative Mary Dickerson
Katie Meyer
Jim Theophilus -mocking bird society executive
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Find SB 6562.
3. Find SB 6562.
What does the bill propose? - Allows an institution of higher education to set its own tuition.
Who is the sponsor? - Senator Derek Kilmer
What is the companion bill in the House? - HB 2946
What was the most recent action taken on this legislation? - 2nd substitute bill substituted.
What does the fiscal note tell us? - The details about how the bill will directly affect, the whole analysis.
According to the fiscal note, if WSU increased tuition by 1 percent next year, how much more money would the university receive? - $1.05 Million.
If tuition increases 10 percent, how much more would the university collect in S&A fees from from 2012 to 2018? - $37.3 million
If it increases 7 percent, how much would the university collect in S&A fees? - $23.8 Million
What does the bill propose? - Allows an institution of higher education to set its own tuition.
Who is the sponsor? - Senator Derek Kilmer
What is the companion bill in the House? - HB 2946
What was the most recent action taken on this legislation? - 2nd substitute bill substituted.
What does the fiscal note tell us? - The details about how the bill will directly affect, the whole analysis.
According to the fiscal note, if WSU increased tuition by 1 percent next year, how much more money would the university receive? - $1.05 Million.
If tuition increases 10 percent, how much more would the university collect in S&A fees from from 2012 to 2018? - $37.3 million
If it increases 7 percent, how much would the university collect in S&A fees? - $23.8 Million
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Quotes
1. "Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” Janice said
2. Lisa said she planned to attend the rally.
3. Jones said he will be there Wednesday.
4. “Are all your flights full?", he asked.
5. Jones said he made a "freshman mistake" of throwing the ball into a crowd of defenders.
6. Did Bennett say, “It will be a long season”?
7. Did Bennett say, “Will it be a long season?"
8. “Wulff's statement that he would 'beat the Huskies in Seattle' has outraged our fans,” Sarkisian said.
9. “We think it’s a great situation for our band,” Kurt said. “We’re ecstatic. Can you get us backstage passes?” Kurt asked Dave, who was standing next to him.
10. “How can we not succeed?" he asked.
2. Lisa said she planned to attend the rally.
3. Jones said he will be there Wednesday.
4. “Are all your flights full?", he asked.
5. Jones said he made a "freshman mistake" of throwing the ball into a crowd of defenders.
6. Did Bennett say, “It will be a long season”?
7. Did Bennett say, “Will it be a long season?"
8. “Wulff's statement that he would 'beat the Huskies in Seattle' has outraged our fans,” Sarkisian said.
9. “We think it’s a great situation for our band,” Kurt said. “We’re ecstatic. Can you get us backstage passes?” Kurt asked Dave, who was standing next to him.
10. “How can we not succeed?" he asked.
Speech - Story # 2
WSU does not have the power to decide tuition cost unless the Senate Bill 6562 is passed, WSU President Elson S. Floyd said Feb. 3 during the budget forum briefing.
The 6562 Bill would allow WSU, UW and WWU to set their own tuition. Floyd predicts that there is about a 50/50 chance the bill will pass.
“There are some that believe that if the institutions have the authority to set their own tuition they will have the unbridled use of raising tuition at astronomical levels,” Floyd said.
Floyd assured students that this would not be the case at WSU if the bill is passed.
“We know our students, we know our demographics, we know what our priorities are,” Floyd said. “We know what the capacity is and this institution has always prided itself on those core values.”
Floyd said if the Board of Regents were to set its own tuition then it would be held more accountable.
Provost Warwick M. Bayly shared the stage with Floyd to address issues concerning the budget cuts and furloughs for WSU staff and faculty.
Bayly gave the audience an overview of the budget crisis we may face in the future if the governor's $13.5 million reduction is passed. The 6-7% biennium budget reduction on top of last years 12% reduction has lead to furloughs becoming a hot topic right now in anticipating the solutions for the proposed cuts, Bayly said.
Furloughs are an alternative to permanently laying off staff and faculty. They are essentially leave without pay.
Bayly reminded the audience that sooner or later a permanent budget reduction has to be made.
“Taking a furlough doesn’t represent a permanent budget reduction,” Bayly said. “In many respects it simply delays or compounds the problem.”
Bayly assured that no decisions are being made yet because they can not be with out knowing the exact budget reduction that will be made.
Questions were addressed by Floyd and Bayly from the audience of students, staff, faculty and community members.
A student questioned the priorities of the WSU funds. She asked why millions of dollars are being spent on construction around campus for projects such as Martin Stadium and re-turffing playfields all while tuition was increasing.
Floyd explained that WSU has three sources of funds: construction funds, operational funds and Student and Activity Fees. The three separate sources of funding cannot be co-mingled, Floyd said.
Construction funds come from the state, operational funds are sourced from state money and tuition, and Student and Activity Fees are controlled by the WSU students.
If the funds are spent on what they are not specified for then the funding will be lost.
President Floyd closed his speech with a final comment. Leaning in towards the audience he specified he was talking to his students.
“There is no way possible that this administration can balance this budget on the backs of you through the form of tuition,” Floyd said. “The state has an obligation and responsibility to make sure that they provide their fair share in the education cost. That’s why you decided to come to a public institution.”
Story Outline
What will happen?
-If the Bill 6562 is passed then WSU, UW and WWU will be able to set their own tuition.
-If the Governors’ proposed budget reductions are approved then WSU may have to consider ways to make cut backs (furloughs, layoffs, tuition increase, etc.)
Why is this happening?
-The national economic crisis is making it necessary to make budget cuts.
- If Bill 6562 is passed then the Board of Regents can be held accountable for tuition increases.
-The speech took place to somewhat calm students, staff and faculty members by letting them know all of the plans for the WSU budget will be transparent.
What is the extent?
- President Floyd and Provost Warwick M. Bayly are not sure of the course of action to take yet because there isn’t any concrete information about the actual budget cuts.
- The budget cuts may drastically decrease the quality of WSU.
What is the response?
- Students, staff and faculty are confused about the varying claims of tuition increase (14% - 40%)
- After the briefing there was some relief in knowing that nothing final has been declared and the WSU community will be frequently updated as decisions are made.
Sources
President Elson S. Floyd Office of the president : (509) 335-4200
Sam Shadoxx Email : samuelhap@hotmail.com
Jenny Almgren jenniferalmgren@hotmail.com
Provost Warwick M. Bayly (509)-335-5581
Questions
1. What is your response to the fliers going around campus that are encouraging students to have an all-day strike on April 7th?
2. There is speculation that the tuition increase next year will be up to 40%. What is your best guess the percentage increase will be?
3. When will students know the actual tuition cost for next year? Will it be enough time for students to seek out an education elsewhere?
The 6562 Bill would allow WSU, UW and WWU to set their own tuition. Floyd predicts that there is about a 50/50 chance the bill will pass.
“There are some that believe that if the institutions have the authority to set their own tuition they will have the unbridled use of raising tuition at astronomical levels,” Floyd said.
Floyd assured students that this would not be the case at WSU if the bill is passed.
“We know our students, we know our demographics, we know what our priorities are,” Floyd said. “We know what the capacity is and this institution has always prided itself on those core values.”
Floyd said if the Board of Regents were to set its own tuition then it would be held more accountable.
Provost Warwick M. Bayly shared the stage with Floyd to address issues concerning the budget cuts and furloughs for WSU staff and faculty.
Bayly gave the audience an overview of the budget crisis we may face in the future if the governor's $13.5 million reduction is passed. The 6-7% biennium budget reduction on top of last years 12% reduction has lead to furloughs becoming a hot topic right now in anticipating the solutions for the proposed cuts, Bayly said.
Furloughs are an alternative to permanently laying off staff and faculty. They are essentially leave without pay.
Bayly reminded the audience that sooner or later a permanent budget reduction has to be made.
“Taking a furlough doesn’t represent a permanent budget reduction,” Bayly said. “In many respects it simply delays or compounds the problem.”
Bayly assured that no decisions are being made yet because they can not be with out knowing the exact budget reduction that will be made.
Questions were addressed by Floyd and Bayly from the audience of students, staff, faculty and community members.
A student questioned the priorities of the WSU funds. She asked why millions of dollars are being spent on construction around campus for projects such as Martin Stadium and re-turffing playfields all while tuition was increasing.
Floyd explained that WSU has three sources of funds: construction funds, operational funds and Student and Activity Fees. The three separate sources of funding cannot be co-mingled, Floyd said.
Construction funds come from the state, operational funds are sourced from state money and tuition, and Student and Activity Fees are controlled by the WSU students.
If the funds are spent on what they are not specified for then the funding will be lost.
President Floyd closed his speech with a final comment. Leaning in towards the audience he specified he was talking to his students.
“There is no way possible that this administration can balance this budget on the backs of you through the form of tuition,” Floyd said. “The state has an obligation and responsibility to make sure that they provide their fair share in the education cost. That’s why you decided to come to a public institution.”
Story Outline
What will happen?
-If the Bill 6562 is passed then WSU, UW and WWU will be able to set their own tuition.
-If the Governors’ proposed budget reductions are approved then WSU may have to consider ways to make cut backs (furloughs, layoffs, tuition increase, etc.)
Why is this happening?
-The national economic crisis is making it necessary to make budget cuts.
- If Bill 6562 is passed then the Board of Regents can be held accountable for tuition increases.
-The speech took place to somewhat calm students, staff and faculty members by letting them know all of the plans for the WSU budget will be transparent.
What is the extent?
- President Floyd and Provost Warwick M. Bayly are not sure of the course of action to take yet because there isn’t any concrete information about the actual budget cuts.
- The budget cuts may drastically decrease the quality of WSU.
What is the response?
- Students, staff and faculty are confused about the varying claims of tuition increase (14% - 40%)
- After the briefing there was some relief in knowing that nothing final has been declared and the WSU community will be frequently updated as decisions are made.
Sources
President Elson S. Floyd Office of the president : (509) 335-4200
Sam Shadoxx Email : samuelhap@hotmail.com
Jenny Almgren jenniferalmgren@hotmail.com
Provost Warwick M. Bayly (509)-335-5581
Questions
1. What is your response to the fliers going around campus that are encouraging students to have an all-day strike on April 7th?
2. There is speculation that the tuition increase next year will be up to 40%. What is your best guess the percentage increase will be?
3. When will students know the actual tuition cost for next year? Will it be enough time for students to seek out an education elsewhere?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Edit your peers
Edit your peers
1. He died from a heart attack on Feb. 1.
2. He said these lights would be important on one-way streets.
3. The play will be Feb. 4 to 7.
4. For more information, contact Committee Co-Chair John E. Williamson, .
5. Dennis Alexander, adopted composer for the Pedagogy Piano Lab School, will be lecturing on Saturday.
6. En' Wezoh said he hopes to recruit people who would best accomplish the intended vision.
7. Benjamin Highsmith, interfraternity council president, will attend.
“GLA is a beneficial experience for all who attend," Highsmith said. "It is time dedicated to fostering relationships between Greek chapters while identifying commonalities and determining a direction for our community”.
8. The drug-related film will be featured in a special showcase which will air as the final show.
9. “There are still new things to say with art music," club President Kyle Winter said. "It’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise,”
1. He died from a heart attack on Feb. 1.
2. He said these lights would be important on one-way streets.
3. The play will be Feb. 4 to 7.
4. For more information, contact Committee Co-Chair John E. Williamson, .
5. Dennis Alexander, adopted composer for the Pedagogy Piano Lab School, will be lecturing on Saturday.
6. En' Wezoh said he hopes to recruit people who would best accomplish the intended vision.
7. Benjamin Highsmith, interfraternity council president, will attend.
“GLA is a beneficial experience for all who attend," Highsmith said. "It is time dedicated to fostering relationships between Greek chapters while identifying commonalities and determining a direction for our community”.
8. The drug-related film will be featured in a special showcase which will air as the final show.
9. “There are still new things to say with art music," club President Kyle Winter said. "It’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise,”
Monday, February 8, 2010
Jess Walter
Lede: Journalist turned five time novelist, Jess Walter, spoke to students and staff at Washington State University on Thursday about the dire straits newspapers, novels and magazines are in.
Quote 1: “Before we would read the newspaper and watch the news before we made up our minds,” said Walter. “Now, we make up our minds and seek information from a source that backs it.”
Nut Graf: Walter informed the audience of 60 people about the challenges technology has created for print media. Sales of novels have declined by 40% in the last year, and an even steeper drop for literary novels said Walter. Although the future for journalism may look grim considering the current set backs, Walter encouraged students to stay driven if pursuing a career in writing is their passion.
“The market will always be there,” said Walter.
Quote 2: Max Schoenrock, a senior communications major at Washington State University, said the speech was very eye opening.
“I was unaware of how much people’s biases have been affecting journalism,” said Schoenrock.
Max Schoenrock : (425) 941-7198
Quote 1: “Before we would read the newspaper and watch the news before we made up our minds,” said Walter. “Now, we make up our minds and seek information from a source that backs it.”
Nut Graf: Walter informed the audience of 60 people about the challenges technology has created for print media. Sales of novels have declined by 40% in the last year, and an even steeper drop for literary novels said Walter. Although the future for journalism may look grim considering the current set backs, Walter encouraged students to stay driven if pursuing a career in writing is their passion.
“The market will always be there,” said Walter.
Quote 2: Max Schoenrock, a senior communications major at Washington State University, said the speech was very eye opening.
“I was unaware of how much people’s biases have been affecting journalism,” said Schoenrock.
Max Schoenrock : (425) 941-7198
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
From statements to ledes
1.)
Mayor Hastings Sawyer pronounced Tuesday during a press conference that 40 full-time employees from the city's street department will be elmimnated immediatley.
"We’re a juncture in the budgetary process where it is unsustainable to maintain all departments at current force" ,said Sawyer. "That will save us $1.6 million in the next 12 months."
2.)
Tuesday Texas Attorney General Ivan Milton proclaimed that the war on drugs has failed due to its flawed policy, in which consequently brought him to the funeral of border patrol agent Calvin Markins.
"If we hope to combat this tragic violence, the U.S. Congress must act immediately to legalize marijuana" , said Milton. "Such a change will save money and, more importantly, save lives of fine young men like Calvin Markins.”
Mayor Hastings Sawyer pronounced Tuesday during a press conference that 40 full-time employees from the city's street department will be elmimnated immediatley.
"We’re a juncture in the budgetary process where it is unsustainable to maintain all departments at current force" ,said Sawyer. "That will save us $1.6 million in the next 12 months."
2.)
Tuesday Texas Attorney General Ivan Milton proclaimed that the war on drugs has failed due to its flawed policy, in which consequently brought him to the funeral of border patrol agent Calvin Markins.
"If we hope to combat this tragic violence, the U.S. Congress must act immediately to legalize marijuana" , said Milton. "Such a change will save money and, more importantly, save lives of fine young men like Calvin Markins.”
Comma
Correct the following sentences. If the sentence is already correct, write “correct.”
1. We looked through the church door, but we did not see anyone.
2. We could wait to see if anyone else came, or we could go back home. Correct
3. This will end up having an effect on consumers, she said.
4. Britney paid $80 for her editing text, but she received only $4 dollars at the resale desk.
5. According to Washington state law, bars will become smoke free on February 15.
6. I saw Karen and we had coffee. Correct.
7. The home was bright and cheery. However, it made me uncomfortable. Correct?
8. It was raining. We stayed home.
9. Later he phoned again. Correct.
Underline the subject and verb of the following sentences:
Another impact that increases the purchasing of alcohol is the premises that sell alcohol on and off the WSU campus.
The best advice the CACD can give is, do not post things that you would not want people to see.
1. We looked through the church door, but we did not see anyone.
2. We could wait to see if anyone else came, or we could go back home. Correct
3. This will end up having an effect on consumers, she said.
4. Britney paid $80 for her editing text, but she received only $4 dollars at the resale desk.
5. According to Washington state law, bars will become smoke free on February 15.
6. I saw Karen and we had coffee. Correct.
7. The home was bright and cheery. However, it made me uncomfortable. Correct?
8. It was raining. We stayed home.
9. Later he phoned again. Correct.
Underline the subject and verb of the following sentences:
Another impact that increases the purchasing of alcohol is the premises that sell alcohol on and off the WSU campus.
The best advice the CACD can give is, do not post things that you would not want people to see.
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