A Petition to Oppose a 12.5% State Funding Cut for the University of Missouri

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   Name: Ney on Feb 22, 2012

   Comments: Sorry, Kate, I don't nlomarly write anonymously on this blog but I wanted to comment more freely. The stats don't surprise me. It's troubling, however, that we all (correctly) think training and professional development are among the likeliest areas to be trimmed. Troubling because professional development is the life's blood of any employee who takes him or herself seriously. A colleague of mine commented recently that he couldn't go to a conference that had some sessions really important to his job because the state he worked in has placed a moratorium on out-of-state travel, and the meeting was in another state. And yet, how many places are going ahead with their Christmas party this year? It's about prioritizing.There are certainly people who go to conferences to site-see and sleep in. And I don't mind tightening the belt. But the brass shouldn't use that excuse to underfund critically important aspects of their organization. And I fear that's what's going to happen under the mantra of economic crisis. Professional development before paperclips!

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   Name: Israel on Feb 22, 2012

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   Name: Angel on Feb 22, 2012

   Comments: Thank you for the udptae regarding the roundtable discussion on state transportation funding that was held back in September at the Machinists Union Hall in Everett. I am surprised no one has followed up to share their thoughts on this important topic so I decided to do just that. A lot of important points were made regarding current funding sources in support of transit services and how those funding sources have changed over time based on various changes like Initiative 695. And now, through no fault of transit or their riders, due to the reduction in retail taxes during this recession Community Transit has been forced to make a number of cuts to service thereby greatly reducing the amount of services that can be provided to the residents of Snohomish County.It is good to hear that the county's planning efforts include both a six-year transportation plan and a 30-year multimodal plan and that county planners worked with transit and various cities in creating their plans, but how is this going to be paid for with a capital funding shortfall of $60 million for the six-year plan? We all have to live within our means.This however brings up lots of reasons for us to either find new revenue, reduce current spending or if these fail we'll be forced to further reduce the scope of these plans. Since fewer people can afford to buy or drive cars and more people rely on transit as their way to get around more and more rely on transit, but with the cuts, transit options are being reduced. Transit cuts here in Snohomish County are devastating.Liias' car tab legislation that ultimately resulted in car tab fees that King County Metro got for the next two years is going to help KCM, but what about Community Transit and other transit agencies who were left out? I believe it is because of Senator Mary Margaret Haugen, 10th District, Camano Island that the original bill proposed by Liias was not ultimately passed in a format that included Community Transit. I don't understand why Senator Haugen would do such a thing, but that was very irresponsible on her part. She has personally effected many lives due to her decision and reduced the quality of service that Community Transit can provide to the residents of Snohomish County during the short term. Senator Haugen should be held accountable for this. She should be voted out of office in the 2012 election. We need transportation advocates, expecially as the chair of a State's Senate Transportation Committee! Senator Haugen, you made a very bad decision! You should have at least allowed the car tab legislation to be put up for a vote in a bill including Community Transit!

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   Name: Lisa Stahl on Feb 22, 2012

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   Name: Ayon on Feb 24, 2012

   Comments: What is it that WM does that makes it a value to Virginia and the noatin? As far as I can see, it's some over-hyped college in some do nothing town. Where's the beef, and the cash in a WM education that would justify a lifetime of debt slavery?

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   Name: Inshad on Feb 24, 2012

   Comments: Hi Aidan,I wrote the piece based on my enerpiexces as an HE student, and wouldn't like to comment on FE as my knowledge of it is rather more limited. I'd imagine, however, that the vocational elements of FE perhaps justify such spending as students can move directly into jobs. As for Humanities, were in agreement (though I should point out it ran at a surplus in Dundee-one of the few schools to do so!)

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   Name: Arrum on Feb 24, 2012

   Comments: than done. Transit acgienes need a steady funding source to offset the reductions in sales tax. It is great to hear about the two groups who are talking about transit's funding challenges, the Connecting Washington Task Force and Transportation for Washington who are seeking to promote new transportation funding. We look forward to hearing what they recommend.Community Transit, our riders, and everyone who uses our roads have a great deal at stake in next year's legislative session.I challenge other citizens who care about and who support transit to let their opinions be heard. Tell people like Senator Haugen that we need to support public transit not tear it down! Snohomish County residents rely on public transportation each day to get them to work, the doctor or to the mall and for many other reasons. Transit also benefits those who do not ride for transit riders help reduce the number of vehicles on our roadways thereby reducing the wear and tear to our roads. Public transit also reduces the amount of fuel used helping the environment. Transit even helps our economy for riders have more spending power since they are not spending as much on their transportation costs, they have more money left over to spend on other necessities helping the overall economy.Finally, as a way to reduce costs, acgienes like Community Transit will need concessions from their unions like ATU and IAM in order to reduce overhead costs (hourly wages and benefits for people like coach operators). This will be important as a cost containment strategy.Finally, without added revenue sources, CT will have no choice but to raise the cost to ride buses through increased fares. Lets all take on Community Transit's slogan to Think Transit First and support transit.

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   Name: Nour on Feb 24, 2012

   Comments: Dean Reznick as an almnui (Meds '69) I would like to add my welcomeand sincerely wish you the best.John KelkElgin (just north of Kingston)

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9. 659
   Name: Samantha Somers on Feb 24, 2012

   Comments: If you oppose the 9% increase in tuition, please sign this petition hosted by the Associated Students of the University of Missouri.

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    Name: Anonymous on Feb 24, 2012

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    Name: Anonymous on Feb 26, 2012

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    Name: Gerald McLemore II on Feb 28, 2012

    Comments: I love this initiative! If there is anything that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. can do, please send all correspondence to za1966mu@gmail.com. Keep up the great work!

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    Name: Nicholas Brothers on Feb 28, 2012

    Comments: In solidarity with all Missouri universities and colleges, and with all students nationwide.

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    Name: Megan Lachowitzer on Mar 6, 2012

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    Name: Katie Schneider on Mar 7, 2012

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    Name: Zackery Richardson on Mar 9, 2012

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    Name: Anonymous on Mar 9, 2012

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    Name: Karen Lucas on Mar 11, 2012

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    Name: Robert Barrett on Mar 11, 2012

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    Name: Lance A. Schell on Mar 13, 2012

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    Name: Mary Karcher on Apr 8, 2012

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    Name: John Risvold on Apr 11, 2012

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    Name: Andrew Jones on Apr 11, 2012

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    Name: Brett Walters on Apr 26, 2012

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