Politics Story Proposals

Referendum 71

To localize this story I would talk to local groups that support and disapprove the referendum. Possible ideas would be to talk to a spokesperson from the Gender Identity/ Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center or other politic groups that support or oppose the referendum. I can also get input from random students. Furthermore I would ask questions how the referendum would directly impact WSU if it would at all. To get further detail in the story I could contact a lobbyist who may have a direct impact with the referendum. I would also need to provide background on the referendum such as what it would do if passed and how it became a referendum.

I-1033

There are several possible angles I could take on covering this controversial issue. I think the most affective angle that pertains to WSU would be how it could affect higher education if passed. According to a Seattle Times article published yesterday, the inititive if passed could mean deep cuts for higher education across the state. With massive budget cuts already in place it would be interesting to find opinions on those who support and oppose this initiative. I would interview sources within the WSU administrative and lobbyists in Olympia (possibly the ASWSU lobbyist for WSU). I could also get student input and input from professors.