Progressive Politics from Memphis
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Following the Media – 1/14/11
Compromise? That was the word of the day yesterday. Compromise. Some outlets were talking about a second compromise, others just compromise in general. In any case, the word was compromise. As for the proposal, it’s great if you live in the county. Truth is, MCS gets nothing out of the compromise, except a sense of…
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The Bigger Picture
For those of you that have been following the MCS situation, you may be wondering about the impact of upcoming election on the students. There are a lot of variables, and the answer to this question is not immediately clear. One thing we do know is the current situation is dire, and the conditions that…
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Following the Media – 1/13/11
Today was yet another in a long list of confusing days for those following the current events regarding the MCS situation. The three big topics that dominated the news today were: Legislation proposed by State Sen. Mark Norris, a “compromise” between MCS and SCS, and an impending election date.
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The “Agreement” and Other Sundries
So, yesterday was a hot one. I’ll get to all that in a minute, but first I want to deal with some of the sundries. First of all, I’ve been working my fingers off trying to keep the information and media page up to date. There are so many stories, and so many repeat stories…
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MCS – “The Deal”
The Commercial Appeal is reporting that County Mayor Mark Luttrell, and unnamed negotiators are nearing a “deal” to avoid a referendum this year. The terms of the deal are sketchy at best, but involve a 1 year delay in any referendum and a countywide vote. Currently MCS is only required to hold a vote within…
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Playing Politics with Our Future
The State of Tennessee recognizes the inherent value of education and encourages its support. The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance, support and eligibility standards of a system of free public schools. The General Assembly may establish and support such postsecondary educational institutions, including public institutions of higher learning, as it determines. (Article 9…