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Adam Emerson is the director of the program on parental choice at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, an education policy think tank that recently released "School Choice Regulations: Red Tape or Red Herring?"
In this piece, Emerson urges more transparency in how Georgia's controversial private school scholarship tax credit program works. In what he calls a "grand bargain," Emerson proposes, "More transparency in exchange for more (or more generous) scholarships."
By Adam Emerson
The Georgia Senate recently took an incremental step toward responsible and accountable private school choice by unanimously passing a bill that shines more sunlight upon the Peach State's embattled tax credit scholarship program. If the House concurs, then parents and taxpayers will have more information about the students and the scholarship groups that participate.
But Senate Bill 243 doesn't go far enough. Yes, it requires the nonprofit groups that administer the scholarships to disclose the number of students they serve and the amount of tax-credited donations that they receive. Well worth making public—but it reveals nothing about the program's educational value.
Why not also pull back the curtain on student performance? Most of the school voucher and tax credit scholarship programs in existence in other states are designed to show the public at least how they're performing overall in terms of student achievement.
For example, private schools participating in the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship administer a standardized test to their scholarship students and report the results to an independent analyst who studies the effectiveness of the program and reports to the state legislature.
For a quartet of reasons, Georgia should at least do something similar.
1. Parents, policy makers, educators and the taxpaying public deserve to compare the gains that students make in different school environments. Ideally, comparisons should be made from school to school, but Georgians can't even make comparisons between the public, charter and voucher-accepting private sectors of K-12 education.
2. Academic accountability would go a long way to quieting some of the more vocal critics of the Georgia program who assert that lawmakers and advocates for school choice haven't cared about the standards or performance of the schools accepting the scholarship. Researchers who have studied the nation's oldest voucher program, the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, have found that the mere public release of test results played a role in the gains voucher students made there.
3. Few of the private schools that take part in the program would flee from it, even if they faced a testing-and-public-disclosure requirement. A recent study by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute surveyed private schools in communities served by four of the country's most prominent voucher programs and found that only 3 percent of non-participating schools cited governmental regulations as the most important reason to opt out. Regulations that restrict student admissions and schools' religious practices are more likely to deter school participation than are requirements pertaining to academic standards, testing and public disclosure of achievement results.
4. It lays the groundwork for a grand bargain: More transparency in exchange for more (or more generous) scholarships. Georgia students would benefit from a more generous program, but Senate Bill 243 maintains the current cap on the amount of tax credits awarded—about $50 million. The Legislature could raise that ceiling while insisting on greater transparency of the program's effectiveness.
Indeed, families have expressed great satisfaction with the program and, undoubtedly, more would opt for the scholarship if given the chance. But are satisfied customers enough? Do these private schools teach their children anything? And does their performance compare favorably with students with students who remain in public schools. Right now, we don't know.
And we should. The Legislature ought to pass Senate Bill 243 for the transparency it does provide. But it should ask for more while loosening the limits on the program to serve more families.
–From Maureen Downey, for the AJC Get Schooled blog
March 19th, 2013
11:23 am
"But Senate Bill 243 doesn't go far enough"
I'll agree with you on that. We need a full-blown voucher program so that the parents [that care] have the opportunity to send their kids to the school of their choice.
March 19th, 2013
11:29 am
I don't mind people taking advantage of this AFTER their taxes are paid. That is, they should not be allowed to shift the payments for roads, bridges, jails, courts, and other state functions to the rest of us. After they pay the $10,000 per person per year (or whatever it takes to pay for the necessary functions of government), THEN if they want to kick in $5,000 extra for a private school scholarship fund to be given to whomever, we should give them an "atta boy!" Maybe publish their names in the paper. But not until AFTER they pay their share of the "regular" expenses we all have to pay! No shifting!
March 19th, 2013
11:33 am
Sounds reasonable enough, especially if paired with an expansion of this popular tax credit program.
Not sure who sees that program as "controversial," unless Maureen means the usual liberal suspects gathered around teachers' union (and AJC) water coolers. Perhaps the value of Mr. Emerson's suggestions can be gauged by the vehemence with which they are attacked below by our anti-choice, anti-reform friends.
March 19th, 2013
11:38 am
Catlady at 11:29 am – I agree 100%. Or at least just make the contributions DEDUCTIBLE rather than a credit!
March 19th, 2013
11:38 am
Just thought of a question, which I do not know the answer too…
Are charter schools allowed to take this money? That would seem – a great thing to do….right? They already get less money from government sources…
March 19th, 2013
11:49 am
@catlady "After they pay the $10,000 per person per year (or whatever it takes to pay for the necessary functions of government), THEN if they want to kick in $5,000 extra for a private school scholarship fund to be given to whomever, we should give them an "atta boy!" Maybe publish their names in the paper." Catlady, does everyone pay $10,000 per person per year to pay for the necessary function of gov now ? Does everyone have to pay this or just the parents that know private school is better than public.
March 19th, 2013
11:49 am
Raise the cap BEFORE knowing what is really going on with this program? No way!
March 19th, 2013
12:13 pm
No need to test to see the results. We already know the answer… 3/4 of the private schools are still better than the best public. While you spend your days crying over the state of your local schools and school board the private school kids are moving along nicely.
March 19th, 2013
12:18 pm
Best comment yet "Catlady, does everyone pay $10,000 per person per year to pay for the necessary function of gov now ? Does everyone have to pay this or just the parents that know private school is better than public."
Exactly. Many South Dekalb and South Atlanta families pay zero taxes. They TAKE TAKE TAKE and don't give.
Transparency, though, should be complete in all government entities including PUBLIC SCHOOLS and PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS.
Before we beat up charities for offering scholarships to kids we need to ensure our elected officials in Dekalb and APS are spending money wisely and efficiently.
Transparency is needed for ALL, not just charities.
March 19th, 2013
12:26 pm
Adam makes excellent points which I wholeheartedly support. Georgia needs to keep improving the program and perhaps incorporate some of these best practices into future amendments to the statute.
March 19th, 2013
12:28 pm
Will the real 47% please stand up? (We are standing).
March 19th, 2013
12:32 pm
No, Bob, everyone should have an amount they are expected to kick in, per person, to run the state, or a percentage of income. I don't know what that number is. But NO ONE should get a pass on paying for the necessary functions of government. If they are low income, it should be a lesser amount, but the same percent, but taking into account the value of benefits they already get. (ie, if they get $400 per month in food stamps, that should count as $4800 in income) In fact, there should not be any deductions for anything, and all income counted, no matter its source. That is my opinion.
I do not think the burden for paying for state government should be shifted away from some, and toward others!
March 19th, 2013
12:36 pm
"Thomas B. Fordham Institute, an education policy think tank"
If everyone home schooled, his "think tank" would be irrelevant. THINK OF ALL THE TAX DOLLARS WE WOULD SAVE!
March 19th, 2013
12:55 pm
"Smart Accountability
Since 2005, one of Fordham's top priorities has been to move the country toward high-quality national standards and tests. 2010 was the year this effort began to
bear fruit in the form of the Common Core State Standards, now adopted by 44 states plus the District of Columbia."
Personally, I'd like to see their 501c3 SHUT DOWN! As a home schooler, I'm tired of this WASTE of my tax dollars. I'm already paying for public schools. NOW I'M SUPPOSED TO PAY FOR SOMEONE TO "CRITIQUE" THEM AS WELL? HELLO!
Here's their 2010 Annual Report:
ht tp://www.edexcellencemedia.net/marketing/Fordham%20Annual%20Report.pdf
March 19th, 2013
12:58 pm
Georgia Republican political Shenanigans and Trickery usually comes in the form of Tax Credits designed only for those who have Accountants and Tax Lawyers at Hand. This is purposefully done so in a way to insure those more affluent georgia residents get the edge of their Poorer counterparts.
The confusing and complicated wording is to insure their Children,friends and family TAKE the credit and GET the advantage of the SCHOOL CHOICE OPTION FIRST.
In Southern speak it says "YOU had BETTER HURRY UP and Get this TAX CREDIT we are giving to YOU for your Child's education, so that WE CAN FILL OUR SCHOOLS FIRST, Before the rest of em, figures this thing OUT! If our SCHOOLS are FULL, They will have to GO somewhere ELSE and START THEIR OWN!…. wink!…. wink!"
March 19th, 2013
1:03 pm
10:10, Are you one of those internet workers being paid by a foundation, being paid $.50 every time you mention "union" in a post? Sher is nice weather today and the birds are singing, except for the union people hanging around the water cooler.
Invoice Due: March '13. 245 anti-union references posted: $122.50 invoice due.
March 19th, 2013
1:05 pm
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$.50 (recorded on ledger)
March 19th, 2013
1:25 pm
@truth, can you respond to the merits of Adam's argument, not bash all of Adam's affiliations? That is a typical tactic of the NEA and similar groups. You can't weigh the opinion on the merits. It's very disrespectful and not adding to the intellectual discourse on this blog or any blog.
March 19th, 2013
1:41 pm
@living in an outdated ed system
LOL! I AM responding using THE VERY ARGUMENTS HE MAKES. I am just applying them in his own backyard. It's called "blind justice".
And which 501c3 are YOU shilling for today?
March 19th, 2013
1:49 pm
Why don't you respond to each of his points substantively? There are only four. Your points are only serving to take @Maureen's blog post and take it on an unnecessary tangent. She has asked everyone to respond to the letter which seeks to add even more transparency to a bill that was already passed the senate 54-0. I don't typically "call out" a specific blogger on here, but your comments were out of line. The Fordham Institute has some outstanding research on public policy in education, and they just published a book about 21st century education governance, which should be read by the entire Dekalb School Board! You may not agree with their POV, but to knock an organization just because it is "reform-minded" or has garnered interest from one political party or another is nonsensical.
March 19th, 2013
1:58 pm
"Maureen's blog post and take it on an unnecessary tangent."
I have had plenty of my posts in "moderation". If the post is still up, Maureen or someone approves.
You seem to have a problem with the First Amendment. If I am so off base, others will ignore my post.
ht tp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02zOk_LQCkY
March 19th, 2013
2:01 pm
Let's get accountability and testing parity and spend a year seeing what this program does before we raise the cap. The state has allowed $170 million to be deferred to this program since 2008 without providing ANY accountability AT ALL. In fact, the program makes disclosure of basic information a crime. So let's see where the money is going and whether the students are benefiting.
For those that claim the program saves the states money, let's call for a fiscal note, audit or study to determine the costs (or savings) to the state of the program and then consider whether to increase the cap. When every other department in the state is taking cuts, how could the legislature or Governor even consider raising the cap on this program.
Let's get information to know whether we can raise it later.
March 19th, 2013
2:16 pm
@press cheka
The public schools DO have accountability and they have FAILED!
DO I GET MY TAX DOLLARS BACK? My home schoolers would like to take a few field trips abroad and upgrade their Mac Pro's.
March 19th, 2013
2:16 pm
Better yet, let's keep the smartest, most motivated students in the public schools and demand that students who do not succeed academically be moved, at their parents' inconvenience and expense, to special schools or, here's an idea, apprenticships.
March 19th, 2013
2:17 pm
What's more important, effective governance or student achievement? Don't tell me they're strongly correlated because SACS put the University of Virginia on probation for poor governance and leadership.
March 19th, 2013
2:17 pm
@ Puerile Citizen:
Like most readers I've been glad to see somewhat less of you on the blog lately. Why not make it a habit?
NOT sure WHAT you MEAN, but THAT'S rarely NECESSARY when IT comes TO your RAMBLINGS. After ALL — neither DO you. Are YOU by ANY chance RELATED to @Puerile Citizen?
JUST wondering.
March 19th, 2013
2:26 pm
In case you are wondering……
Now, how many of you bloggers have shown the same courtesy?
March 19th, 2013
2:27 pm
@10:10 am – I think the concept of the program is good but no true fiscal conservative can agree with the way the program is administered. I'm not even opposed to expanding the program. All I have ever asked for is accountability. I want to know where my tax dollars are going and how that money is being spent. Right now the accounting of tax monies in the program is a sham and the changes proposed do nothing to let the tax payers know how this money is being spent.
It befuddles me how any tax payer can think this is a good idea. What if these private schools are using this money for other purposes such as to pay their teachers or the power bill or even contributing to the very legislators that created the law. We have no way of knowing. You don't know! No one does and that is stupid. Because when this much money is available without any oversight someone will take it.
We need a public audit of every school participating today!
March 19th, 2013
2:36 pm
The writer doesn't get it nor does the legislature. Or do they? The key complaint is that the whole program is a classic bait and switch deal. It was sold as a way to save kids from failing public schools but most students never even actually attended a public school. Nor are most low income. The program as designed is simply a way to funnel scarce public tax money to private and parochial schools to fatten their budgets and secondarily to help kids who would probably attend anyway. There is no transparency on this point and there would still be no transparency on it even if the Senate bill became law. As to academic performance, since the private schools get to cherry pick who gets the scholarships I would only assume that their academic performance would be higher than the average disadvantaged public school student. As they say in the Navy, big f****** deal. The moral outrage is that even 1 tax dollar is diverted from public education at a time many Georgia public schools cannot even afford to maintain a full school year. Let's get that in order first and then let's have an honest open public discussion and referendum vote on school vouchers which is what the writer and others who support this ruse really want.
March 19th, 2013
2:37 pm
I hope that the legislature slow walks this idea to fruition. I hope that they study it to death (just writing an ethics policy for the study commission should kill a couple of years) and then argue the merits endlessly. I hope this because every day that the sun comes up with more students being educated by private,church affilliated and charter schools is another small victory over the education mafia that want to stick those students back under their corrupt thumbs.We are creating an entire generation of well educated good citizens that would never be satisfied with half-vast public schools and will always demand better. It's intoxicating!
March 19th, 2013
2:38 pm
"The state has allowed $170 million to be deferred to this program since 2008 "
And since the State is not allowed to run a deficit and taxes have not been raised, then some other part of State government spending has been cut – would the State please detail where the cuts were to offset this $1709 million?
March 19th, 2013
2:39 pm
Sorry, $170 million
March 19th, 2013
2:45 pm
If families are getting tax credit for private school tuition, can I get credit for my kids' homeschool expenses (books, supplies, field trips)? That seems fair.
March 19th, 2013
3:11 pm
New trolls. Registration countdown. Out of Bookman's butt has come flying monkey trolls onto the Downey blog. I refuse to engage. These things have to be handled………delicately.
But the whole idea of a think tank is humor proof. Seinfeld tried it. Failed. I've been trying to write a joke about think tanks for fifteen years and cant. It's. just. not. funny.
March 19th, 2013
3:12 pm
10:10 am @ 2:17 pm – Surely, YOU cannot be that STUPID!…But then, I have been WRONG before!
March 19th, 2013
3:17 pm
Unfortunately we are coming to this:
In any event – I am pretty sure those private schools are spending money better than the public schools – even without an audit. Why is it so hard for people to believe this? I understand wanting an audit of the money – sort of. The audit was already done by the taxpayers who direct their money to those schools. Does it matter – really – what exactly the money is used for? If a school is already on the 'cleared' list – then they are cleared. It is EXACTLY like the GA PreK program, right?
You pick a school – based on the fact that the state will give the money – and you put your child there, and the state gives the money (it works slightly differently, but it is basically the same).
SAME THING with ANY school that gets federal funds (like, say, the GI bill) – any college out there gets 'approved' and then the feds give those schools the money (or, say, the HOPE scholarship, ahem).
If you're not on the approved list – you have to apply, and you may or may not be accepted. If you're accepted – how much more state money do people want to spend auditing these schools? Really?
(hint: not every school makes it – you have to be a school, to start with).
March 19th, 2013
3:21 pm
If you are a true home schooler, you would not want a dime of the tax money. Money from vouchers will always have government strings. This is why this group set up the scholarships as a TAX CREDIT.
This is why the Foundations/Institutes/educrats are hoppin' mad. They can't attach strings. So, they are campaigning to change it to VOUCHERS so that they can control the private schools. IT WOULD BE THE SAME FOR HOME SCHOOL.
The true solution, is to OVERTURN THE COMPULSORY EDUCATION LAW. This is the ONLY legal basis for public schools! They are not listed in the Constitution! With the BILLIONS SAVED, everyone could have a quality home or private school. THERE WOULD BE LITTLE INCENTIVE TO ENTER THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY IF THEY HAD TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN EDUCATION. The corruptocrats would be out of a job IMMEDIATELY. All the problems discussed on this blog would be gone, as well as the unqualified teachers. Excellent educators will always be in demand as private tutors or private school teachers. If all the "mom" teachers stayed home and taught their own children, the job market would improve for the MEN. Our nation's morals would be reinstated, and the freeloaders would be out of luck. We could send them to Mexico! Reverse immigration. Solving our education problems isn't hard.
March 19th, 2013
3:39 pm
It is well known that HITLER implemented the no-home school law in Germany. I guess I'm not surprised that Atty. Gen. Holder, HOLDS THE SAME VIEW.
This should be a wake-up call for ALL citizens. Where will you flee? I am amazed at how many former public school teachers now home school! Just 10 years ago, it was quite a different story. Now they can see the words of the prophets coming true.
March 19th, 2013
3:49 pm
That guy Holder is way creepy. He seems to have bought into the concept of having dictatorial powers. It is rather fantastic how the general economy is tanked and it just seems like the public has been put to sleep.
March 19th, 2013
3:59 pm
And remember – all those people making those laws have school choice (Obama's kids go to private school).
March 19th, 2013
4:15 pm
atlmom @ 3:59 pm – YEP! Private School, just like everyone else on Captial Hill, Republican and Democract ALIKE and along every other President excuding, Jimmy Carter. I think AMY CARTER, went to Washington DC, public schools for a short period of time.
Your Bias is SHAMELESS in its delivery!
March 19th, 2013
4:29 pm
Bias? Huh? How so? Clinton's daughter went to private school too.
I don't get what you mean…?
March 19th, 2013
4:39 pm
THE POINT is that ALL OF THOSE PEOPLE who are writing these laws —HAVE SCHOOL CHOICE.
Just like the fact that they excluded themselves from the obamacare bill – THEY DO NOT USE THE SCHOOLS.
BUT they will force you to!
March 19th, 2013
5:12 pm
"If families are getting tax credit for private school tuition, can I get credit for my kids' homeschool expenses (books, supplies, field trips)? That seems fair."
That is actually a very good idea. I recall a couple of years ago that teachers got some tax break/puppy treat for buying supplies out of pocket.This does seem only equitable.
March 19th, 2013
5:26 pm
The Student Scholarship Organization (SSO) redirects taxpayer monies from vital government services such as education, mental health support, roads, transportation, etc.It allows a taxpayer to send money to a preferred private organization instead of paying his/her fair share of taxes first to state coffers. I can see how anyone who supports a charity would like this arrangement. The plusses are there is no accountability, no transparancy and you use tax money that otherwise would have gone to state projects you have no control over. How can I divert my tax dollars to projects I choose?
March 19th, 2013
6:09 pm
atlmom @ 4:39 pm – Pray Tell, who is forcing whom? We have school choice already. Its been for years! you either send your child to public schools or you choose a private school of your own choice and YOU PAY the Tution!
There is never been any changes in that formula! If you do not like what is being served to you at a lower cost. By All means you have the RIGHT to seek that same service, where ever you may find it. That has always been the American way.
March 19th, 2013
11:54 pm
Well, here's a 501c3 that looks like it is actually helping students! I'm impressed with their work…
ht tp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=FO1W7iXTSQE
Temple Grandin is my hero! She has so much wisdom! Please watch her presentation on autism. Many of her observations can be applied to "regular kids" as well. The movie about her life is excellent and well worth your time.
ht tp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YcXFPejmto
March 20th, 2013
12:03 am
bernie: but only SOME PEOPLE can afford to send their kids to the private school.
March 20th, 2013
1:13 pm
This program should yearly post the amounts and the names of families that benefit from the program. As with any charity, we the taxpayers should know what percent of funds actually go to children that need it.
I want to know when we can set up SSO"s for my local public schools to offset the millions we have not received over the years. Don't tell me the schools don't need more money– My kids would thrive in a school with student teacher ratios of 6-1. Instead they sit there BORED most of the day because the teacher has to get honey-boo-boo up to par.
Let's face it, people turn out babies they have no ability/interest in raising well. These kids still go to school– and they need more at school. Smaller classes are the way to go. How is Kindesi doing?


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idgi how is this an oxymoron guys
Sex is and always will be a serious business you prat!! So "casual" + "sex" doh!!!!
its an oxymoron because it shouldnt be casual sex duhh….. casual like casual clothing jeans that sorta thing sex…. making love….. see you dont mix the two
Yall are all losers!!!!!
i love casual sex. especially with people i dont even know
this isn't an oxymoron…
This is not an oxymoron. Look up the word casual in any decent on line dictionary.
its an oxymoron because sex is never casual or never should be- its supposed to be taken seriously0 considering the consequences. so yeeeah
Ethics aside, I believe the idea is that sex is inherently an intimate activity. It involves exposing yourself to another, involves health risks due to the threat of STDs, and generally hold no small amount of cultural significance. Even when partaking of the activity outside the bounds of more traditional views on how a relationship ought to be, there is still not much about it which can be considered causal.
It is but in a weird way lol like sex is sop poses to be special and stuff but casual? Naw it's not supposed to be lol
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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a faith-based, not-for-profit membership organization nearly 2.5 million members strong. We're a Fortune 500 financial services organization with the strength of more than $75 billion in assets under management. Here are some of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' accomplishments:
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We have opportunities in most states, but I am primarily looking for candidates in the Eastern MN and Northwest Wisconsin areas.
Positions you will be focusing on recruiting at the Head of the Lakes Job Fair on February 13th:
Financial Associate - As a Thrivent Financial representative, you'll build and manage your business as an independent contractor. You'll develop strong relationships with Lutherans and their families, as well as Lutheran congregations and institutions. Most importantly, you'll work one-on-one with members to help:
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Members of the city council and city government looked into their crystal ball at the last work session, hoping to see what future projects lie ahead for Blaine's public roads. The work session, which was held on May 3, was the first step in determining what transportation improvements are in the city's future.
At the work session, Steve Banham, Blaine's public works director, presented a list of projects being considered for inclusion in the proposed six-year (2005 – 2010) plan.
Among the road improvement projects being considered: A two phase Marine Drive project from Peace Portal Drive to the fishing pier, finishing the Semiahmoo Parkway overlay, two sections of H Street (from Ludwick Avenue to Vista Terrace Drive and Peace Portal Drive to Harrison Avenue), a pedestrian railroad overpass in the marina, harbor scenic loop, Cherry and Boblett streets from Peace Portal Drive to Mitchell Avenue, 10th Street (from H Street to E Street), G Street from 8th Street to 10th Street, E Street from 6th Street to 10th Street and a redesigning of I-5 exits 276 and 274.
Financing the projects will also be an issue with the 1996 city levy ending in 2006. Any work done from that will either require a new levy or another source of funding.
Marine Drive received much of the focus at the work session. The council discussed the necessity for road work on Marine Drive as a primary concern, which would cost approximately one million dollars to fix the road and another four to five million to lay pipes for the proposed waste treatment plant (improvement of the treatment plan is pending). Along with federal funds, the transportation improvement board will be giving Blaine $500,000; the city is also working out funding from the Port of Bellingham.
Banham hopes to start work on the project's design next summer and start road paving in the summer of 2006.
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Also discussed at the meeting were possible changes to the interchange at exit 274 where the city would like to have a full interchange at the south end of town. Several plans were presented to the council at the work session, but none of them were appealing to the group because they would probably cost too much money and are "not very elegant," according to Banham. "We're not happy with the solutions. I'm hoping as we go through the process, a better solution will emerge as we look at it more." He continued, "My preference is still to wait till the real volumes are such that it becomes an issue and money is out there."
"It's gonna cost so much money to do that dang overpass, there ain't no way it'll happen," said council member John Liebert.
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not cheap and the money isn't there," agreed
The council members also looked at the potential congestion problem on Adelia Street when the developments have been built. A couple of different options were put forth, including having parking on only one side of the street or spending up to $300,000 on extending Alder Street and acquiring additional right of way.
In the end, though, the council believed at this point it was not the best use of city resources, especially since the street isn't at its full zoning capacity yet. The idea of eliminating parking on one side will be discussed at the upcoming city council meeting.
The city's six-year transportation improvement program will be discussed at a public hearing on Monday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at Blaine city hall.


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The Indiana University Medical Center (IUMC) campus covers some 85 acres within one mile of the center of Indianapolis. About half of the first- and second-year classes are on the IUMC campus; the other studetnts are at one of other eight centers for medical education. The School of Medicine's enrollment in 2011-2012 consisted of 1,255 M.D. students, 234 Ph.D. students, 124 M.S. students,46 joint M.D./Ph.D. students, and 259 undergraduate students. In addition to opportunities at the centers for medical education, M.D. students may participate in clinical and elective rotations in physician offices and hospitals throughout the state and nation. Students may study or serve abroad during their medical school careers.
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IU Health's hospitals - Riley Hospital for Children, IU Hospital, and Methodist Hospital of Indiana - currently record approximately 1 million in- and out-patient visits per year. The affiliated hospitals - Wishard, Roudebush, and LaRue Carter - together handle another 1 million patient visits each year. This enormous patient base provides a broad range of superb clinical educational opportunities. The hospitals host 71 residency and fellowship programs with 992 residents and fellows and provide clinical experiences in both inpatient and outpatient facilities to second- through fourth-year students. IUSM's nearly 800 teaching faculty members staff all the hospitals. In addition, the hospitals host educational programs for nursing, dentistry, and health professions students as well as Purdue University pharmacy doctoral students.
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RENO, Nev. (AP) — Advocacy groups for cancer patients are backing Nevada legislation designed to lower costs for patients on oral medication.
The measure, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Mo Denis on Friday, seeks to make Nevada the 23rd state with what supporters call an oral oncology parity law.
SB266, which has both Democratic and Republican co-sponsors, would require insurers to provide coverage for oral medication that is equivalent to conventional intravenous drugs.
Its introduction comes at a time when some 25 percent of anti-cancer drugs under development are oral medications.
In Nevada, cancer patients usually have a flat co-payment for intravenous drugs with an annual out-of-pocket cap, according to supporters. Those drugs are covered as a medical benefit because they're usually given in a doctor's office or hospital.
But patients on oral drugs usually pay 10 to 50 percent of the drug's cost with no annual out-of-pocket limit, supporters say. Oral medications are considered a pharmacy benefit since they can be taken at home. Oral drugs are expensive, costing up to tens of thousands of dollars a year.
Tom McCoy, an executive with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Nevada, said the bill seeks to end the disparity facing patients on oral medication.
"What it comes down to is the business model of most insurance carriers hasn't kept up with medical innovation," McCoy told The Associated Press. "You should not have to pay any more for your cancer treatment because you were prescribed to be on an oral drug rather than IV medication. We're trying to achieve parity."
While no immediate opposition surfaced for the bill, supporters expect some insurance carriers to fight it. Representatives of the Washington-based trade group America's Health Insurance Plans didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
McCoy was unable to provide an estimate for how many Nevadans would be affected by the bill.
Jim Denton, spokesman for the Nevada Cancer Coalition, said he's aware that many patients adversely affected by the current system. Attempts to find patients to comment publicly were unsuccessful as they cited privacy concerns.
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Passports: A Passport is a simple document that for a set price enables an individual to enjoy a free, standard flight of wines at each of the participating wineries listed in the booklet one time each. Normal tasting fees at the wineries range from $2-$5 per winery and a flight of wine typically range from 4-8, 1 oz. samples of their wine. Passports can only be purchased at participating wineries. Passports are not valid for groups of 8 or more people and additional tasting fees will apply. How it works: buy the passport and visit any of the participating wineries and enjoy their wine! At each winery make sure they stamp or mark the appropriate space in your passport. It is that simple. None of our passports are intended for large groups of 8 or more people. Each passport program is a little different so go to their individual web pages to learn more about them.
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Special Events: To avoid overcrowding and make the events more enjoyable for everyone, each attendee chooses a mandatory starting point for ticketed events (excludes our passport porgrams) and that is where you must start the event. You may select your preference for a starting winery when you purchase your tickets online; the wineries with tickets remaining as starting points will be listed. Our partner Eventbrite will fulfill your online ticket purchase and send you an email confirmation. You as the purchaser, will simply go to that winery any time during the event hours, show your state issued ID (typically a driver's license) and get your actual cardstock tickets. You must start at your starting winery. For this reason, it is also recommended that groups* purchase their tickets on one order, as that is the only way to guarantee that you will all have the same starting winery. Once you start at your chosen starting winery you can then proceed at your own pace and in the direction most convenient for you and your party. This helps keep traffic flowing smoothly around the lake, minimizing delays. Your starting winery is also where you'll pick up your gift item and have your first food and wine pairing. (Each participating winery is given a limited quantity of gift items based upon the starting winery points.) This may also introduce you to a winery you may have never stopped at before! Event participants are not required to taste at a winery to receive the favors or food associated with any of our events. To order tickets to our weekend events, please click here.
Why Buy Tickets Early: The reason most attendees buy their tickets early is so they can select their preferred starting winery. As we get closer to a given event, fewer starting wineries will be available, as the more popular starting wineries (particularly those at the southern and northern end of the Trail) get filled up. This is only relevant specifically where you will begin the event; even if a participating winery is no longer available as a starting winery, you will still be able to visit them during the event. Another reason to purchase tickets early is because they are more affordable. Tickets purchased after 1pm EST on the Wednesday prior to a given event, or purchased during the event itself, will cost only $5 more per ticket. The last reason to purchase tickets early, and this is especially true of our popular Deck the Halls Weekend events, is that our events sometimes sell out in advance.
*Groups During Special Events: It is recommended that groups of up to 19 people should place all tickets on the same order to ensure they will receive the same starting point. Groups of 19 or fewer people can attend the event together without having to make appointments at the wineries. However groups of 20 up to 40 people maximum, will be accepted only if routed by the Trail office, and are limited to Sunday only, at a discounted price; no large groups are accepted for Deck the Halls. Few large groups are permitted and we reserve the right to limit the number of large groups and motor coaches to four. Please call Glenda Stermer-Simpson toll-free to inquire about large group event details at 877-536-2717.
Weekend Event Packaging: Weekend event packages have been temporarily discontinued. We are hoping to relaunch this program. Click here to learn more.
Questions: Now that you've read through this information, if you still have questions, please call us during regular business hours at 877-536-2717. To view more information about how event ticketing works on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, please visit How to get the most from your Seneca Lake Wine Trail event.
2014 Event Dates Have Been Set: *Events below, denoted with an asterisk, are weekend-long themed wine and food pairing events; these events run Friday afternoons 1-5 p.m. and Saturday/Sundays, 10a.m. to 5 p.m.; tickets are good for the whole 2-1/2 days. Below is a table identifying 2014 Member Wineries and which of these events they participate in. The Winemaker Wednesdays, Bargain Bash and Preferred Pairings are a bit different so please visit those individual pages for a list of participating wineries:


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Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), the world's largest chipmaker, has done very well over the past few years. The stock has rebounded nicely since the 2008-09 lows of around $12, buybacks are nicely reducing the number of outstanding shares, and the company has been constantly increasing its dividend to the bond-like 4.25% it currently yields. With the company set to report earnings next Thursday, investors will be watching for signs that either Intel is "maxed-out" or that there could be more gains ahead. I believe it is the latter, however first let's take a look at the company and what it does.
Intel sells primarily CPU's (central processing units), which are the brains of computers. They have dominated this area so effectively and for so long, that "Intel Inside" became a widely recognized phrase by the early '90's. Intel operates through three segments, which each produce microprocessors for different applications. The PC Client Group (66% of sales) produces the most common Intel processors for notebooks, netbooks, and desktop computers. The Data Center Group (19% of sales) makes processors and other products for servers, workstations, and storage centers for cloud computing. Finally, the Other Intel Architecture Group (15%) includes Intel's smaller businesses such as the Ultra-Mobility Group, which produces chips for mobile Internet applications. I believe this segment will account for most of Intel's growth in the coming years, as tablet PC's, smartphones, and other mobile devices are an area that Intel is yet to capitalize on.
To further put in perspective how dominant Intel is, the only other significant competitor, Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) has a market cap that is about 2% of Intel's. The company is planning the launch of its fourth-generation of "core" processors and just recently demonstrated them at CES 2013 last Monday. While the release of these processors alone should fuel sales at Intel, a huge catalyst later this year is the new processors' incorporation into the refreshed versions of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, which should provide a nice boost to Intel's sales during the latter half of the year. Pay specific attention to any updates regarding the fourth generation processors and especially their use in Apple products. The new processors are specifically designed to significantly extend battery life in laptops, an area Apple is usually known for (my MacBook has at least twice the battery life of my Acer).
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- Environment Agency warns of ongoing flooding on the Somerset Levels
- Roads including A372 and A361 closed
- Rain expected to ease later today.
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Back on dry land; thanks to Peter Nightingale for getting us back from #Muchelney #somersetfloods http://t.co/MEVFpz7bHd— @GazetteMMarsh 07 January 2014
DAVID Gooby, 62, who lives on the Huish Episcopi to Muchelney road, said the flooding is worse than last year.
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"Fortunately we've managed to stop it getting in the house but it is surrounded and the cottage out the back is submerged."
THIS was the view from a boat on the road, or river, to Muchelney Abbey from Huish Episcopi.
SOMERSET County Council is proposing more than £250,000 in new funding to help those hit by floods.
Proposals include:
- A £50,000 grant to help people suffering hardship after flooding at home
- £200,000 in grants available for flood schemes
- £300,000 available to work in partnership with other agencies to begin to dredge key rivers including the River Parrett
- A commitment to lobby Government and Environment Agency for extra flood prevention funding for Somerset.
JARED Colclough talks about conditions while taking County Gazette reporter Michael Marsh and photographer Geoff Hall across the flood water to Muchelney.
No longer any Severe Flood Warnings in SW. Still 34 Flood Warnings and 38 Flood Alerts: Details here: http://t.co/VzM8T2b3rl #floodaware— @EnvAgencySW 07 January 2014
The road out of #Muchelney #somersetfloods http://t.co/okOHSQgOkh— @GazetteMMarsh 07 January 2014
MARK Newman, of BARB Search and Rescue, said: "It's been a busy few days for us, probably the busiest in our 21 year history. It's what the volunteers have been working for and they've been doing a great job."
In #Muchelney church where villagers have been stocked with supplies #somersetfloods http://t.co/0UsCI9CB9g— @GazetteMMarsh 07 January 2014
Your house at risk of #flooding? Why not use our personal flood plan tool, It's quick and easy to do! http://t.co/imkLqGXeCp #floodaware— @EnvAgencySW 07 January 2014
MEMBERS of the Burnham Area Rescue Boat charity in Muchelney today to bring supplies to people stranded by the floods.
Latest stats show that @DSFireUpdates attended twice as many incidents on #xmas eve (108) as the year before (54) due mainly to #flooding— @DSFireUpdates 07 January 2014
BARB has arrived to take supplies into #Muchelney #somersetfloods http://t.co/EV3IgiacHd— @GazetteMMarsh 07 January 2014
Our thoughts are with all those who have been flooded. Find out who to call for help at http://t.co/oHKLIohkHC #floodaware #UKStorm— @EnvAgency 07 January 2014
A field in #Muchelney has turned into a lake. Houses swamped and wind making water choppy #somersetfloods http://t.co/fWETJv7POw— @GazetteMMarsh 07 January 2014
#floods #Langport under flood alert!! Environment Agency has said get everything off the floor!! We are nice and dry if you fancy some lunch— @riverparrettc 07 January 2014
PAUL Mustow, flood Risk manager at the Environment Agency said: "The risk of flooding continues this week, with communities in the south west and south east urged to be particularly vigilant.
"Environment Agency teams have again been out in force over the weekend checking and maintaining flood defences, clearing blockages in watercourses, deploying temporary defences and monitoring water levels and will continue to work around the clock to protect communities at risk.
"We would ask people to be prepared by checking their flood risk, signing up to free flood warnings and keeping an eye on the latest flood updates via the EA website and Twitter."
Sympathies for those cut off by floods at Muchelney! Despite record spending of 2.3bn on flood defenses this is still affecting locals (1/2)— @pow_rebecca 07 January 2014
Road to #Muchelney from #Langport completely swamped #somersetfloods http://t.co/JPcCUDOJgc— @GazetteMMarsh 07 January 2014
Road closures in Somerset due to flooding:
- A361 Main Road in Burrowbridge, Somerset Levels closed both ways between the Riverside junction and the Cuts Road junction.
- A372 in Othery closed both ways between the Load Pool junction and the Combe Lane junction.
- B3165 Martock Road in Long Sutton closed between the Knole Causeway junction and the Stapleton Close junction. Diversion in operation, approach with care.
- New Road in West Lyng closed between the A361 Main Road junction and the Moor Lane junction.
Flooding on Northmoor (& Currymoor beyond) #SomersetLevels #floods http://t.co/8TlHrMrp9c— @TowerWard 07 January 2014
DAVID Baverstock sent in this picture from near East Lyng:
Ollie Purvis from Jollies Wrantage said they have had to close until January 18 because of the flooding.
He said: "All of the water has got into the ground floor electrics."
NORTH Curry is totally impassable with up to 3ft deep floods.
Cars should find alternative routes and should not try and drive through as they are pushing more water into homes.
This is the bridge through #Langport - told more water expected from #Somerton direction #somersetfloods http://t.co/eQxL7vllax— @GazetteMMarsh 07 January 2014
Waves from driving through flood water can swamp homes! Please don't make matters worse for those affected by flooding.— @AASORT 07 January 2014
Island village of East Lyng between Northmoor & Currymoor #SomersetLevels #floods http://t.co/rWQvjUvCWU— @waterlevels 07 January 2014
Car submerged in flood water en route to Muchelney. http://t.co/jEcPcTSLnP— @GazettePHill 07 January 2014
Volunteers Dawn Hackney and Jared Colclough ferrying aid from @asda to villagers marooned by floods in Muchelney. http://t.co/2GOgAh4bPY— @GazettePHill 07 January 2014
OLLIE Purvis sent in this picture of Jollies Wrantage which has flooded for a fourth time:
THE Environment Agency's live flood map, updated every 15 minutes.
Many warnings and alerts remain in place across Somerset.
@Traffic_SouthW Standing water at Thornfalcon A358 Ilminster to Taunton passable but 5 mile queue http://t.co/nEeXEVamON— @Nickthebat 07 January 2014
#A358 northbound gridlocked from Thornfalcon to Henlade/M5. Lots of water on road to #Langport #somersetfloods— @GazetteMMarsh 07 January 2014
DRIVERS are being urdged to take care between Cross Keys and Bishops Lydeard as there is a lot of surface water.
THE current departure board at Taunton Train Station:
THERE is disruption on First Great Western trains between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple due to flooding at Eggesford.
The line has reopened but trains are running at a reduced speed of five miles an hour, leading to delays of up to 90 minutes and cancellations.
There is no estimate for when a normal service will resume.
GLYN Bryan sent in this picture of flooding at Stoke St Gregory:
TAKING a ride are: Tom Chedzoy,David Baverstock, David Hawkins, Ian Popham and Henry Griffin.
HENRY Griffin sent in this photo from Athelney Moor, near Taunton.
There are 3 SEVERE flood warnings, 32 flood warnings and 43 flood alerts in the SW. More info: http://t.co/vdfYmPMwp5 #floodaware #ukstorm.— @EnvAgencySW 07 January 2014
Rail: There are delays between Exeter St David's and London Waterloo due to signalling problems between Yeovil Junction and Crewkerne.
Please be careful out there, flood water + heavy rain = slow and careful driving. Take your time and take care.— @Stubell9 07 January 2014
The weather is forecast to get better today with the rain stopping and bright spells due throughout late morning and the afternoon.
This photo, taken at 8am, shows the skies clearing over Taunton.
On the roads, New Road in West Lyng, the A361 at Burrowbridge, and the A372 at Othery, are all closed due to flooding.
Flood warnings are in place at:
- Sampford Brett Bridge on the A358 and Sampford Mill Farm
- River Parrett (upper) from South Perrott to Thorney
- Salt Moor and North Moor including East Lyng, Burrowbridge, West Yeo, Moorland and Fordgate
- River Yeo from Yeovil to Langport
- River Parrett (lower) at Langport Westover Trading Estate
- A361 between East Lyng and Burrowbridge including the Somerset Levels Basket and Craft Centre area
- West Moor, Hay Moor and Curry Moor including New Road between North Curry and the A361, and Cutts Road at East Lyng
It says: "Between 5 and 15 mm of rain has fallen overnight across the area.
"These blustery showers, heavy in some locations, are forecast to continue into today, Tuesday, with most of the rainfall spreading east, out of the area, by early afternoon."
THE Environment Agency says 32 flood warnings are in place across the South-West this morning.


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