SB 5621:
1.) The bill would "allow students, having attained the age of fourteen asof the date of the election, to vote in school board elections for the district in which they are enrolled and in good standing."
2.) Senator White
3.) The Fiscal Note is not available.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Bill Exercise
SB 5749:
1.) "The Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program is Washington's 529 prepaid college tuition plan. Families can prepay for their child's college tuition today knowing that the value of their account is guaranteed by the state to keep pace with rising college tuition."
2.) 119,000 accounts have been opened.
3.) "A limitation may be made to the number of GET units purchased. Currently, the limitation may not be less than those needed to achieve four years of full-time undergraduate tuition charges."
HB 1325:
1.) Hunt
2.) February 10th, at a Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.
3.) 150 school districts.
4.) To improve effectiveness, and streamline administration within school districts.
5.) (skipped)
6.) $397,963
Bill Search - "Cougar"
1.) Requires the fish and wildlife commission to adopt rules to establish seasons for hunting cougar with the aid of dogs.
2.) Brian Blake - (360) 786-7870
3.) On Feb. 17. it was passed to the Rules Committee for second reading.
4.) No Fiscal Impact
5.) Representatives who are in favor for animal rights may be opposed to the bill.
1.) "The Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program is Washington's 529 prepaid college tuition plan. Families can prepay for their child's college tuition today knowing that the value of their account is guaranteed by the state to keep pace with rising college tuition."
2.) 119,000 accounts have been opened.
3.) "A limitation may be made to the number of GET units purchased. Currently, the limitation may not be less than those needed to achieve four years of full-time undergraduate tuition charges."
HB 1325:
1.) Hunt
2.) February 10th, at a Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.
3.) 150 school districts.
4.) To improve effectiveness, and streamline administration within school districts.
5.) (skipped)
6.) $397,963
Bill Search - "Cougar"
1.) Requires the fish and wildlife commission to adopt rules to establish seasons for hunting cougar with the aid of dogs.
2.) Brian Blake - (360) 786-7870
3.) On Feb. 17. it was passed to the Rules Committee for second reading.
4.) No Fiscal Impact
5.) Representatives who are in favor for animal rights may be opposed to the bill.
Politics - Ethics Exercise
Considering the prominence of the U.S. Senator, and the extent of the claims, I think I would publish this story. Although the facts aren't completely crystal clear yet, the public has a right to know what is going on here. As a publisher, I would put all the facts out in the open for the readers to see, and allow them to make a decision for themselves. It's a pretty big accusation, and the fact that he's going on talk radio shows and making all these efforts should warrant some attention, I think.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Peer Edit, Redux
1. Washington state provided a subsidy of more than $2,000 for in-state students.
2. Coordinator of Arts and Culture Jerry McCollum said, “the $13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,”
3. “What I know is the system is broken right now, we can’t live in a world with 14 percent tuition increases,” Floyd said.
4. The co-presidents announced a club to meet more people that are interested in hiking.
5. “There are still new things to say with art music. It’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise," Williams said.
6. The wine-tasting endorsement will be available to stores in September 2010, according to Jane Westman, culinary coordinator for Metropolitan Market.
7. He died from a heart attack in September 1996.
8. The club has their own audio engineer.
9. When it blasted off, the shock from the noise of the cannon added to the game.
Shorten the following sentences.
1. Sleep becomes less of a priority for many students.
2. A new workout routine is sweeping the country.
2. Coordinator of Arts and Culture Jerry McCollum said, “the $13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,”
3. “What I know is the system is broken right now, we can’t live in a world with 14 percent tuition increases,” Floyd said.
4. The co-presidents announced a club to meet more people that are interested in hiking.
5. “There are still new things to say with art music. It’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do it can be an extremely pleasant surprise," Williams said.
6. The wine-tasting endorsement will be available to stores in September 2010, according to Jane Westman, culinary coordinator for Metropolitan Market.
7. He died from a heart attack in September 1996.
8. The club has their own audio engineer.
9. When it blasted off, the shock from the noise of the cannon added to the game.
Shorten the following sentences.
1. Sleep becomes less of a priority for many students.
2. A new workout routine is sweeping the country.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Interview Tips
1.) Do your research, cite sources.
2.) More listening, less talking.
3.) Ask questions/clarify when appropriate.
4.) Meet somewhere appropriate.
5.) Anticipate what your subject will say, and prepare your responses.
2.) More listening, less talking.
3.) Ask questions/clarify when appropriate.
4.) Meet somewhere appropriate.
5.) Anticipate what your subject will say, and prepare your responses.
Peer Edit / Acronyms
1. California will be the first state to legalize cannabis use, said Treasurer Alex J. A. Fortune.
2. Public Works Director Mark Workman said, "the ordinance went into effect on Jan. 19."
3. The last three years have resulted in drastic cuts to WSU’s budget.
4. Sen. Will Jones criticized the timing of the 5 percent increase in parking rates.
5. Twenty-one businesses replied.
6. The all-day event will allow the group to plan its agenda for the year.
7. “I think it would have been cool to do something like that as a freshman," said Parsons. "I know my parents would have loved it."
8. More than 10,000 piled into Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. to watch the Cougars take on the Huskies.
9. Entertainment, drink specials, and give-aways welcomed back the 21-and-older crowd.
10. “Turn your passion for social justice into action,” said Marguerite Medina, UI GSA co-chair.
11. The legislation initiative was filed Wed., Jan. 26. The proposed initiative would legalize marijuana for Washington residents 18 years or older.
12. Public Works Director Mark Workman said police distributed 29 parking infractions last Veterans Day.
Define the following acronyms. If you are unsure, guess.
EIS - Environmental Impact Statement
SAAC - Student Athlete Activity Center
WSURF - Washington State University Research Foundation
UI GSA - University of Idaho Gay-Straight Alliance
IEW - International Electrical Workers
NORML - National Organization for Reformed Marijuana Law
BSU - Black Student Union
GIESORC -
VIBES - Victorian-Indian Brotherhood of Elephant Shavers
DOLA -Dominican Orphans of Los Angeles
2. Public Works Director Mark Workman said, "the ordinance went into effect on Jan. 19."
3. The last three years have resulted in drastic cuts to WSU’s budget.
4. Sen. Will Jones criticized the timing of the 5 percent increase in parking rates.
5. Twenty-one businesses replied.
6. The all-day event will allow the group to plan its agenda for the year.
7. “I think it would have been cool to do something like that as a freshman," said Parsons. "I know my parents would have loved it."
8. More than 10,000 piled into Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Wash. to watch the Cougars take on the Huskies.
9. Entertainment, drink specials, and give-aways welcomed back the 21-and-older crowd.
10. “Turn your passion for social justice into action,” said Marguerite Medina, UI GSA co-chair.
11. The legislation initiative was filed Wed., Jan. 26. The proposed initiative would legalize marijuana for Washington residents 18 years or older.
12. Public Works Director Mark Workman said police distributed 29 parking infractions last Veterans Day.
Define the following acronyms. If you are unsure, guess.
EIS - Environmental Impact Statement
SAAC - Student Athlete Activity Center
WSURF - Washington State University Research Foundation
UI GSA - University of Idaho Gay-Straight Alliance
IEW - International Electrical Workers
NORML - National Organization for Reformed Marijuana Law
BSU - Black Student Union
GIESORC -
VIBES - Victorian-Indian Brotherhood of Elephant Shavers
DOLA -Dominican Orphans of Los Angeles
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Speech Leads
1.) With massive budget cuts, and tuition rising 14 percent within the next school year, Senator Mark Schoesler said higher education will always be at risk in an economic crisis.
2.) As climates change and temperatures rise, associate professor Andrew Storfer said he's concerned with the impact it can have on the state of amphibians on earth.
2.) As climates change and temperatures rise, associate professor Andrew Storfer said he's concerned with the impact it can have on the state of amphibians on earth.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Leads
8. The Progressive Student Union (PSU) is facing difficulties in planning a concert and lecture featuring Immortal Technique, a social activist and rapper, due to university budget cuts and a general lack of funding.
18. The Pullman City Council members decided to eliminate parking restrictions on holidays during the City Council meeting last Tuesday.
18. The Pullman City Council members decided to eliminate parking restrictions on holidays during the City Council meeting last Tuesday.
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