DOCSLIB.ORG

Davis for Local Education 2014 Davis County General Election Candidate Survey

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Davis for Local Education 2014 Davis County General Election Candidate Survey Davis for Local Education 2014 Davis County General Election Candidate Survey Check our website for additional information and updates: www.DavisLocalEd.org Survey Questions Question 1 (Q1) Do you believe the Common Core State Standards (also known as the Utah Core) will prepare students to be college and career ready? Question 2 (Q2) Do you believe parents should be able to opt a student out of the Core aligned tests and the State Longitudinal Database System? Question 3 (Q3) Do you believe Utah should provide universal pre-K education for children? Question 4 (Q4) What are the three (3) most critical education issues in our county? Question 5 (Q5) Do you believe Davis County public schools are adequately funded? If not, please briefly specify changes that should be made to provide appropriate financial support. Question 6 (Q6) With regard to the Federal Department of Education, do you support: A) Keeping it as it is, B) Changing it to a small research and advisory organization, C) Completely eliminating it, D) Other (please specify) Question 7 (Q7) If you want to clarify any of your answers, please do so here. Question 8 (Q8) If you want to share a brief position on education issues, please do so here. Survey Answers Blank fields indicate the candidate did not respond to that question or the survey. Candidate answers are presented exactly as received, including grammatical and spelling errors. Office Candidate Party Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 – Issue 1 Q4 – Issue 2 Q4 – Issue 3 Q5-Answer Q5 – Changes Q6 Q7 Q8 US HOUSE 1 Donna McAleer Democrat US HOUSE 1 Rob Bishop Republican I do believe Davis County public schools are not adequately funded. However, as a candidate for U.S. Congress, my position is that the federal government should not be Interference in Edcuation The lack of adequate funding for public education is a global issue, Lack of Adequate Funding for Meeting the Needs of Special involved in the education of Utah's children, but rather Completely eliminating Education is one of the best investments that our state and local System by Federal including inadequate teacher salaries, inadequate funds for equipment US HOUSE 1 Dwayne Vance Independent American No Yes Yes Public Education Needs Children No education is an issue that should be directed by the State of it communities can make in the future. Government and supplies, etc. Utah without any interference from the federal government, meaning the funding issue is also a matter to be dealt with by the State of Utah rather than the federal government. Teachers being essentially Teachers unions that interfere Changing it to a small Craig Bowden forced to teach to a test instead with the process of getting rid of research and advisory US HOUSE 1 Libertarian No Yes No A lack of great teachers of helping prepare children for Yes bad teachers organization the world I have a degree in education and have taught successfully in public, private and home school settings. I believe in supporting and Public lands should be returned to state control to help fund administering public education on the local level but also allowing Parental Choice and Responsive School District - Completely eliminating Shaun McCausland education state wide. Severence taxes on minerals and oil parents to choose other options including private, home and charter US HOUSE 2 Constitution No Yes No Control Funding Not Federal Interference No it taken from the state should also be used. schools. The responsibility for quality education resides first in the student, second with the parents and third with local schools under local control. Other. Get Government The true unfunded liabilities are nearing 200 Trillion, that includes 20 to step aside eventually million government employees. I feel very sure Privatization is the only Common Sense not Teaching the Constitution and and move towards way to save this Country. If teachers and everyone else want to have a job Our children need to be taught values, if schools won't then this Privatizing education as we better get rid of the government and unions destroying free enterprise. country is history. A history lesson no current school will teach, in my US HOUSE 2 Wayne Hill Independent American No Yes Undecided Government Core. Teaching the 3 basic skills. Morals. Undecided I feel Private Schools should be given equal access. well as most For example the the Post office deficit is 5.5 Billion annually. Everything opinion. Government ran done by the private sector makes a profit or someone else takes over that entities. does. US HOUSE 2 Chris Stewart Republican US HOUSE 2 Luz Robles Democrat US HOUSE 2 Bill Barron Unaffiliated State Senate 18 Ann Millner Republican Changing it to a small 1-Inequality in educational Decision making is distant from Communities need to work together to create more Mat Wenzel research and advisory State Senate 18 Democrat No Yes Yes funding and opportunities those with experience Lack of technology No equitable funding organization State Senate 18 Dwight Steffner Libertarian State Senate 21 Jerry Stevenson Republican State Senate 21 Sherri Tatton Democrat State Senate 22 J Stuart Adams Republican State Senate 22 Kip Sayre Democrat The system is fundamentally flawed and spending more money or tinkering with educational objectives won't change much. What is Vested interests maintaining Completely eliminating State Senate 22 Brent Zimmerman Libertarian Yes Yes No Lack of true school choice Government mismanagement Yes needed is educational choice in the form of vouchers or tuition tax the status quo it credits. Giving parents the power to send their children to whichever school they consider best will inspire all schools to be better. As a general rule, I don't think any Utah schools are Other. Because it is a adequately funded. That would then, of course, include federal department, my I have a child in high school, one in junior high, one in upper Davis County public schools. I cannot specify exact changes opinion regarding the elementary, and one in lower elementary. Education in this state is Funding (this is more a that would be the silver bullets to fix everything immediately. US Department of Utah issue than a recruitment and retention of I don't think there is any one specific change that could Education matters very VERY important to me. I have nothing but respect for those who State House 11 Amy Steed Morgan Democrat Undecided Undecided Undecided parental involvement qualified teachers Undecided educate. I think we can do better for our schools, and the best way to countrywide issue.) accomplish appropriate financial support. But, I can specify little. This is where we do better is to come together and work out the best solutions, not to that legislators MUST listen to, and not dismiss or ignore, rely on our pick sides and stand absolutely immovable. the opinions and suggestions of teachers and administrators congressional and state as we work toward sufficiently funding our schools. representatives. State House 11 Brad Dee Republican State House 12 Mike Schultz Republican State House 12 Joseph Marrero Democrat Changing it to a small Dysfunctional leadership from There is a problem with funding although I'm not sure if it's research and advisory State House 13 Paul Ray Republican No Yes No Class room size Availability of materials school district Undecided inadequate funding or bad budgeting. organization I support standardized national testing annually as a means of My understanding is that except for providing a lot of additional funding measuring student achievement to determine trends and compare adequate financial good recruitment and training of getting politicians out of trying Provide more funding through additional revenue at state with some strings attached, Dept of Ed really is just a small research averages both within and between states. You don't know what you State House 13 Bob Buckles Democrat Undecided Yes Yes resources for public K-12 teachers to manage curriculum No and/or local level Keeping it as it is organization. Are you proposing to eliminate those funds without don't measure. Having said that, I am also very skeptical of using test replacement? I believe that would be the result of proposed alternatives. scores to judge teacher or school performance without considering the external demographic factors impacting student performance. State House 14 Cheryl Lynn Phipps Democrat State House 14 Curtis Oda Republican I believe the issue is more complicated than lower funding per capita for students. Utah has the highest student age Regarding common core, I implement software applications for a living. I understand that the success of a product or program is primarily tied to population of any state and Davis county has nearly 40% of My father retired from North Summit School District where he taught the support of those who use it. I believe that common core is grounded its population under the age of 20. I believe that property tax 5th grade and music. As a child of educators, I believe I understand Using technology on principles that will help students in Utah and other states to be is inequitable for funding school. Those who choose to have better than most how important education is. I believe that those who State House 15 Rich Miller Democrat Yes No No effectively as a learning Teacher turnover No Keeping it as it is evaluated on common ground. I think that any significant problems with tool large families should bear the financial burden of educating the program are caused by implementation issues and particularly by choose to have larger families should bear the burden of educating children. One way to recoup this cost is to eliminate the children.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 2014 Legislative Wrap Up
    Utah League of Cities and Towns 2014 General Legislative Session Wrap Up Wrap General Legislative 2014 1 ULCT Legislative Team Session Kenneth H. Bullock, Executive Director [email protected] Ken has worked for ULCT for 29 years and is responsible for the overall management of League operations and activities. He works closely with the ULCT Board of Directors, represents ULCT on various committees and boards, and communicates regularly with government officials, business leaders, and the public. Lincoln Shurtz, Director of Legislative Affairs [email protected] Lincoln has worked for ULCT for 15 years and coordinates ULCT policy outreach, administers the Legislative Policy Committee, & presents findings to state administrative and legislative branches. He specializes in the Utah state budget, transportation, economic development, and retirement issues. Jodi Hoffman, Land Use Analyst [email protected] Jodi has worked for ULCT for 11 years and for municipal government for over 25 years. She specializes in municipal land use and water issues. Roger Tew, Senior Policy Analyst [email protected] Roger has worked for ULCT for 18 years and within the state government structure for 35 years. He specializes in public utilities, judicial issues, tax policy, and telecommunications policy. Cameron Diehl, Policy Analyst/Attorney [email protected] Cameron has worked for ULCT for 6 years and coordinates LPC correspondence and organization. He specializes in federal relations, environmental policy, election law, and every other conceivable political issue. Nick Jarvis, Research Analyst [email protected] Nick has been with ULCT for 4 years and oversees the budget database and other research. Satin Tashnizi Legislative Intern [email protected] Satin was ULCT’s intern during the session and managed our logistics and sanity.
    [Show full text]
  • 2014 Political Corporate Contributions 2-19-2015.Xlsx
    2014 POLITICAL CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS Last Name First Name Committee Name State Office District Party 2014 Total ($) Alabama 2014 PAC AL Republican 10,000 Free Enterprise PAC AL 10,000 Mainstream PAC AL 10,000 Collins Charles Charlie Collins Campaign Committee AR Representative AR084 Republican 750 Collins‐Smith Linda Linda Collins‐Smith Campaign Committee AR Senator AR019 Democratic 1,050 Davis Andy Andy Davis Campaign Committee AR Representative AR031 Republican 750 Dotson Jim Jim Dotson Campaign Committee AR Representative AR093 Republican 750 Griffin Tim Tim Griffin Campaign Committee AR Lt. Governor AR Republican 2,000 Rapert Jason Jason Rapert Campaign Committee AR Senator AR035 Republican 1,000 Rutledge Leslie Leslie Rutledge Campaign Committee AR Attorney General AR Republican 2,000 Sorvillo Jim Jim Sorvillo Campaign Committee AR Representative AR032 Republican 750 Williams Eddie Joe GoEddieJoePAC AR Senator AR029 Republican 5,000 Growing Arkansas AR Republican 5,000 Senate Victory PAC AZ Republican 2,500 Building Arizona's Future AZ Democratic 5,000 House Victory PAC AZ Republican 2,500 Allen Travis Re‐Elect Travis Allen for Assembly 2014 CA Representative CA072 Republican 1,500 Anderson Joel Tax Fighters for Joel Anderson, Senate 2014 CA Senator CA038 Republican 2,500 Berryhill Tom Tom Berryhill for Senate 2014 CA Senator CA008 Republican 2,500 Bigelow Frank Friends of Frank Bigelow for Assembly 2014 CA Representative CA005 Republican 2,500 Bonin Mike Mike Bonin for City Council 2013 Officeholder Account CA LA City Council
    [Show full text]
  • Verizon Political Contributions January – December 2012
    VERIZON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS JANUARY – DECEMBER 2012 1 Verizon Political Contributions January – December 2012 A Message from Craig Silliman Verizon is affected by a wide variety of government policies ‐‐ from telecommunications regulation to taxation to health care and more ‐‐ that have an enormous impact on the business climate in which we operate. We owe it to our shareowners, employees and customers to advocate public policies that will enable us to compete fairly and freely in the marketplace. Political contributions are one way we support the democratic electoral process and participate in the policy dialogue. Our employees have established political action committees at the federal level and in 20 states. These political action committees (PACs) allow employees to pool their resources to support candidates for office who generally support the public policies our employees advocate. This report lists all PAC contributions, corporate political contributions, support for ballot initiatives and independent expenditures made by Verizon in 2012. The contribution process is overseen by the Corporate Governance and Policy Committee of our Board of Directors, which receives a comprehensive report and briefing on these activities at least annually. We intend to update this voluntary disclosure twice a year and publish it on our corporate website. We believe this transparency with respect to our political spending is in keeping with our commitment to good corporate governance and a further sign of our responsiveness to the interests of our shareowners. Craig L. Silliman Senior Vice President, Public Policy 2 Verizon Political Contributions January – December 2012 Political Contributions Policy: Our Voice in the Political Process What are the Verizon Good Government Clubs? and the government agencies administering the federal and individual state election laws.
    [Show full text]
  • 2014 Political Contributions
    Johnson & Johnson Political Contributions January 1 - December 31, 2014 Campaign/Payee Name Candidate Amount Account Office ALABAMA Committe to Elect Greg Reed Sen. Gregory Reed (R) $500.00 Corporate State Senate Committee to Elect April Weaver Rep. April Weaver (R) $250.00 J&J PAC State House Dial Campaign of AL Sen. Gerald Dial (R) $500.00 Corporate State Senate Friends of Mike Hubbard Rep. Mike Hubbard (R) $500.00 Corporate State House Jabo Waggoner of AL Sen. J. T. Waggoner (R) $500.00 Corporate State Senate Jim McClendon of AL Sen. Jim McClendon (R) $500.00 Corporate State House Jimmy Martin of AL Jimmy Martin (D) $250.00 Corporate State Senate Laura Hall of AL Rep. Laura Hall (D) $250.00 Corporate State House Mac McCutcheon of AL Rep. Mac McCutcheon (R) $500.00 Corporate State House Marsh for State Senate Sen. Del Marsh (R) $500.00 Corporate State Senate Paul Bussman of AL Sen. Paul Bussman (R) $500.00 Corporate State Senate Ron Johnson of AL Rep. Ronald G. Johnson (R) $250.00 Corporate State House ARKANSAS Asa for Governor Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) $2,000.00 Corporate Governor Bill Gossage Campaign Rep. Bill Gossage (R) $500.00 Corporate State House Dan Douglas Campaign Rep. Dan M. Douglas (R) $400.00 Corporate State Senate David Meeks Camplain Rep. David Meeks (R) $400.00 Corporate State House Harold R. Copenhaver of AR Harold Copenhaver (D) $400.00 Corporate State House Jim Dotson Campaign Rep. Jim Dotson (R) $900.00 Corporate State House John Cooper for State Senate Sen. John R.
    [Show full text]
  • Minutes for House Public Utilities and Technology Committee 02/09
    MINUTES OF THE HOUSE PUBLIC UTILITIES & TECHNOLOGY STANDING COMMITTEE Room 450, Capital Building February 9, 2015 Members Present: Rep. Ken Ivory, Chair Rep. Steve Handy, Vice Chair Rep. Patrice Arent Rep. Scott Chew Rep. Kay Christofferson Rep. Becky Edwards Rep. Justin Miller Rep. Earl Tanner Members Absent: Rep. Brad Dee Rep. Keith Grover Rep. Keven Stratton Staff Present: Mr. Richard North, Policy Analyst Ms. Kathy Gessel, Committee Secretary Note: A list of visitors and a copy of handouts are filed with the committee minutes. Vice Chair Handy called the meeting to order at 3:52 p.m. MOTION: Rep. Arent moved to approve the minutes of the February 4, 2015 meeting. The motion passed unanimously with Rep. Ivory absent for the vote. H.B. 206 Local District Service Amendments (Rep. L. Perry) Rep. Perry explained the bill and provided a handout pertaining to H.B. 206. MOTION: Rep. Christofferson moved to amend the bill as follows: 1. Page 2, Lines 30 through 33: 30 (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (2), a local district may not suspend furnishing any 31 commodity, service, or facility to a customer if discontinuance of the service is requested by a 32 private third party { that is not the customer } , including an individual, a private business, or a 33 nonprofit organization , that is not the customer . The motion to amend passed unanimously. House Public Utilities & Technology Standing Committee February 9, 2015 Page 2 Spoke to the bill: Matthew Gwynn, citizen Spoke for the bill: LeGrand Bitter, Utah Association of Special Districts MOTION: Rep. Edwards moved to pass the bill out favorably.
    [Show full text]
  • 2014 Report of Political Financial Support
    2014 2014 Lilly Political Contributions As a biopharmaceutical company that treats serious diseases, Lilly plays an important role in public health and its related policy debates. It is important that our company shapes global public policy debates on issues specific to the people we serve and to our other key stakeholders including shareholders and employees. Our engagement in the political arena helps address the most pressing issues related to ensuring that patients have access to needed medications—leading to improved patient outcomes. Through public policy engagement, we provide a way for all of our locations globally to shape the public policy environment in a manner that supports access to innovative medicines. We engage on issues specific to local business environments (corporate tax, for example). Based on our company’s strategy and the most recent trends in the policy environment, our company has decided to focus on three key areas: innovation, health care delivery, and pricing and reimbursement. More detailed information on key issues can be found in our 2014 Corporate Responsibility Update. Through our policy research, development, and stakeholder dialogue activities, Lilly develops positions and advocates on these issues. Government actions such as price controls, pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates, and access to Lilly medicines affect our ability to invest in innovation. Lilly has a comprehen- sive government relations operation to have a voice in the public policymaking process at the federal, state, and local levels. Lilly is committed to participating in the political process as a responsible corporate citizen to help inform the U.S. debate over health care and pharmaceutical innovation.
    [Show full text]
  • Tuesday, August 1
    CSG West Western Legislative Academy Alumni 2000–2019 ALASKA Sen. Bert Stedman-06 Rep. Frank Pratt-12 Rep. Edie Hooton-19 Sen. Tom Begich-19 Sen. Gary Stevens-01 Fmr. Rep. Macario Saldate IV-12 Fmr. Sen. Evie Hudak-10 Fmr. Rep. Bob Buch-09 Rep. Dave Talerico-15 Sen. Thomas T.J. Shope-13 The late Sen. Jim Isgar-04 Rep. Matt Claman-15 Rep. Geran Tarr-15 Fmr. Rep. David Smith-11 Fmr. Sen. Cheri Jahn-04 Fmr. Sen. John Coghill, Jr.-02 Fmr. Sen. Joe Thomas-09 Sen. Victoria Steele -13 Fmr. Rep. Ramey Johnson-03 Sen. Mia Costello-11 Fmr. Rep. William Thomas, Jr.-06 Fmr. Sen. Thayer Verschoor-03 Fmr. Rep. Janak Joshi-11 Fmr. Rep. Eric Croft-00 Rep. Steve Thompson-12 Fmr. Rep. Ted Vogt-11 Fmr. Sen. John M. Kefalas-10 Fmr. Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom-04 Rep. Cathy Tilton-15 Fmr. Sen. Kelli Ward-13 Fmr. Rep. James J. Kerr-06 Rep. Harriet Drummond-16 Rep. Chris Tuck-12 Fmr. Sen. Jim Waring-04 Fmr. Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp-14 Speaker Bryce Edgmon-10 Sen. Natasha von Imhof-18 Fmr. Rep. Rae Waters-09 Fmr. Rep. Lois Landgraf-13 Fmr. Rep. Hugh “Bud” Fate-02 Fmr. Sen. Thomas Wagoner-03 Fmr. Rep. Polly Lawrence-13 Fmr. Rep. Eric Feige-13 Sen. Bill Wielechowski-09 CALIFORNIA Sen. Pete Lee-11 Rep. Neal Foster-11 Fmr. Sen. Gary Wilken-00 Asmbr. Cecilia Aguiar-Curry - 17 Fmr. Rep. Claire Levy-07 Fmr. Rep. Lynn Gattis-14 Fmr. Rep. Peggy Wilson-01 Fmr. Asmbr. Anthony Adams-07 The Late Rep.
    [Show full text]
  • Utah Conservation Community Legislative Update
    UTAH CONSERVATION COMMUNITY LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 2015 General Legislative Session Issue #6 March 7, 2015 Welcome to the 2015 Legislative Update issue will prepare you to call, email or tweet your legislators This issue includes highlights of week six, what we can with your opinions and concerns! expect in the week ahead, and information for protecting ACTION ALERT! wildlife and the environment. Please direct any questions or comments to Steve Erickson: [email protected]. Contact Senators and Representatives and urge them to About the Legislative Update oppose SB 281 – Water Infrastructure Fund!! This bill would allow for funding to be targeted for The Legislative Update is made possible by the Utah construction the Lake Powell pipeline and the Bear Audubon Council and contributing organizations. Each River diversion project! The need for these projects Update provides bill and budget item descriptions and must be justified, environmental reviews completed and status updates throughout the Session, as well as important plans of financing made public before any money should be spent. Session dates and key committees. For the most up-to-date information and the names and contact information for all legislators, check the Legislature’s website at www.le.utah.gov. The Legislative Update focuses on legislative information pertaining to wildlife, sensitive and invasive species, public lands, state parks, SITLA land management, energy development, renewable energy and conservation, and water issues. The Update will be distributed after each Friday of the Session. We may also send out additional Action Alerts during the Session as issues arise that need quick action. We hope each Update Page 1 of 20 News of the Sixth Week (# 6) Lake! Thanks and congratulations to all who advocated for this budget line item.
    [Show full text]
  • The Utah Taxpayer
    12 April 2013 Volume 38 Issue 4 THE UTAH TAXPAYER A Publication of the Utah Taxpayers Association Legislature Rejects Taxpayer Subsidies for a Convention Center Hotel April 2013 Volume 38 In the waning days of the General Session, your Taxpayers Association won one of the most heated legislative battles by defeating SB 267, sponsored by Senator Stuart Adams. Under this bill, Utah taxpayers would have had to Taxpayers Association subsidize a convention center hotel. Following a hard fought and healthy Releases 2013 Legislative legislative debate, the Senate narrowly approved the bill, but the House rejected it. Scorecard Page 2 Tourism and conventions improve Utah’s economy Utah is a destination tourist state. Our skiing is renowned the world over. My Corner: Utah Receives Temple Square, especially in the spring and at Christmas, is one of the most Only “A” Grade on Digital beautiful treasures in the country. And our national parks, state parks, monuments, etc. attract visitors from around the world. Learning Now Report Card Despite these wonderful attractions, Utah is not the destination of choice for Page 3 many national or international conventions. Orlando, Las Vegas, Dallas, Atlanta Taxpayers Association and the Washington D.C. metro area all tend to win convention business that Successful in 2013 Legislative Utah convention promoters covet. The reason Utah Assuming that Session wants these conventions is simple. Like tourists, this convention convention-goers stimulate Utah’s economy as they stay Page 4 center hotel would in hotels, eat at local restaurants, buy lift tickets, plus be such an the paraphernalia associated with vacations and The STEM Action Center: unmitigated conventions.
    [Show full text]
  • Utah Conservation Community Legislative Update
    UTAH CONSERVATION COMMUNITY LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 2014 General Legislative Session Issue #3 February 14, 2014 Welcome to the 2014 Legislative Update issue will prepare you to call, email or tweet your legislators This issue includes highlights of week three, what we can with your opinions and concerns! expect in the week ahead, and information for protecting ACTION ALERT! wildlife and the environment. Please direct any questions or comments to Steve Erickson: [email protected]. Contact Executive Appropriations Committee members to urge their support for $400,000 for the Integrated Water About the Legislative Update R esource M anage ment M odel for the Great Salt Lake and to The Legislative Update is made possible by the Utah urge they reject funding for lobbying and litigation over Audubon Council and contributing organizations. Each the potential listing of Sage Grouse as an Endangered Species. Update provides bill and budget item descriptions and status updates throughout the Session, as well as important Phone messages can be left for legislators with staff: Session dates and key committees. For the most up-to-date House: 801-538-1029 Senate: 801-538-1035 information and the names and contact information for all legislators, check the Legislature’s website at www.le.utah.gov. The Legislative Update focuses on legislative information pertaining to wildlife, sensitive and invasive species, public lands, state parks, SITLA land management, energy development, renewable energy and conservation, and water issues. The Update will be distributed after each Friday of the Session. We may also send out additional Action Alerts during the Session as issues arise that need quick action.
    [Show full text]
  • Utah Legislature Environmental Awareness Education Project 104
    Intern Project: Facts, Fiction, Futures, and Vision - for Utah A new project by Distinguished Professor Joe Andrade (www.2andrade.org ) will involve 1 - 3 interns Summer Term. Each intern will receive a $1000 scholarship for Summer term work, upon submission of the project final report. There may be a Fall Term opportunity as well. Interns will meet weekly with Dr. Andrade as a group and communicate regularly via email, phone, and social media. There are 29 Senatorial Districts and 75 House Districts. One intern will focus on the 29 Senate Districts; the other two interns will split/share the 75 House Districts. Using online resources, including www.le.utah.gov www.votesmart.org and others the Districts maps, towns, elected legislators and 2014 candidates will be identified and their positions, statements, and platforms regarding environmental, sustainability, and related topics will be noted and summarized. After fact checking and additional research, the interns will work with district-based colleges, high schools, newspapers, radio stations, and community groups to help inform the district constituents as to positions and platforms, with an emphasis on Facts, Fictions, Futures, and Vision. These activities will be non-political and no endorsements or other partisan, political activities will be part of this project. The goal is awareness and information - as factual and reliable as possible. Interns will gain experience with research using online tools, critical analysis of available information, fact-checking, interviews, etc. They will also gain experience with the media, including print, radio, and public meetings or events. They will gain experience in writing summaries, reviews, and critiques for various media, including social media (Twitter, Facebook, Blogs).
    [Show full text]
  • House Members Tell KUTV How They Voted on Medicaid Expansion, Mostly
    House members tell KUTV how they voted on Medicaid expansion, mostly BY CHRIS JONES TUESDAY OCTOBER 20TH 2015 Link: http://kutv.com/news/local/how-members-of-the-house-voted-on-medicaid-expansion-mostly Salt Lake City — (KUTV) Last Week After three years of debate, the final negotiated plan that could bring health care to nearly 125,000 poor Utahn's failed to pass out of the Republican controlled caucus At the time, Speaker of the House Greg Hughes along with other members of the house leadership, met with the media after the closed meeting. At the time, Hughes said he and Rep. Jim Dunnigan voted for the Utah Access Plus plan. A plan that had been negotiated with top Republican leaders. Reporters criticized the house leadership for holding the closed meeting and not allowing the public to hear the debate of leaders At the time Hughes suggested that reporters ask all the members of the 63 person caucus how they voted if they wanted to know exactly who voted for what "I don't think they're going to hide it. Ask em where they're at, I think they'll tell you where they are," said Hughes So that's what we did, we emailed and called every Republican lawmaker in the caucus to find out how they voted. We do know the proposal failed overwhelmingly, one lawmaker says the vote was 57-7. Here is what we found during our research: Voted NO Daniel McCay Voted YES Rich Cunningham Jake Anderegg Johnny Anderson Kraig Powell David Lifferth Raymond Ward Brad Daw Mike Noel Earl Tanner Kay Christofferson Kay McIff Greg Hughes Jon Stanard Brian Greene Mike
    [Show full text]