A post from Texas Insider blogged about Governor Rick Perry. She did an awesome job stating the obvious about re-election of Governor Rick Perry. In attendance to stating the obvious she discussed the problems/situation Perry has pulled the state of Texas into. Also, she added an interview of Debra Medina following the stunt of Rick Perry’s new ad. It’s clear to see that Ms. Driver is not a big fan of Rick Perry and his work.
I would agree with her. The toll roads are something most Texans use. Why do we have a company from Spain building our toll roads? What happened to the good ole’ days of true American work to get things done? Is the company from Spain also running, and possible stealing, our hard earned money?
Bilderberg group? A secret? If you’re a politician in Texas do not try to hide or make anything secret. This makes great ammo to use against any politician in Texas. The Logan Act forbids unauthorized citizens from negotiating with foreign affairs, but what does that have to do with all those people meeting?
Again, Rick Perry and his ad ha, let’s talk dirty politics for sure. I understand in something like running for governor that you do have to duke it out with the other candidates, but it makes no sense and can make some voters turn their heads towards a candidate because of their childish impulsive ads.
I can further say I don’t truly follow Rick Perry as governor, but what I do see and know I don’t like.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
The Cost of College Increases
Tuition at Austin Community College is rising starting fall semester. Each credit will tack on a three dollar increase to the tuition bill. It’s the first tuition increase in over five years.
Student’s living in the ACC taxing district currently pay $165 dollars for one class, the increase will change the class price to $174 dollars. A five percent increase. Student’s living outside ACC district currently pays $459 dollars per class and after the tuition increase will start paying an eight percent increase of $498 dollars per class, a thirteen dollar increase for the unlucky students living out of district.
The major budget increase is to enable and sustain the level of programs and student services without asking more of the ACC taxpayers. What is the difference? How much more would ACC taxpayers be taxed? A three dollar increase on class isn’t much but would it be the same if it went towards the taxpayers? Of course we have to think about the student’s out-of-district who pay almost three times the price of the in district students.
It’s a little unfair for the students who pay out of their pockets to have their tuition increased, especially living out of district. Some students cannot afford to move in district and there may not be any other community college but ACC close by. The list goes on…but again, it’s only a small increase, some student’s may be upset they have to pay close to $500 dollars a class. Some students may not be able to afford it and drop out. On the other hand, students living in district are still paying taxes and the tuition increase come fall, but is it really a fair price between the two out-of-district and in district? How much do taxpayers pay for ACC?
Student’s living in the ACC taxing district currently pay $165 dollars for one class, the increase will change the class price to $174 dollars. A five percent increase. Student’s living outside ACC district currently pays $459 dollars per class and after the tuition increase will start paying an eight percent increase of $498 dollars per class, a thirteen dollar increase for the unlucky students living out of district.
The major budget increase is to enable and sustain the level of programs and student services without asking more of the ACC taxpayers. What is the difference? How much more would ACC taxpayers be taxed? A three dollar increase on class isn’t much but would it be the same if it went towards the taxpayers? Of course we have to think about the student’s out-of-district who pay almost three times the price of the in district students.
It’s a little unfair for the students who pay out of their pockets to have their tuition increased, especially living out of district. Some students cannot afford to move in district and there may not be any other community college but ACC close by. The list goes on…but again, it’s only a small increase, some student’s may be upset they have to pay close to $500 dollars a class. Some students may not be able to afford it and drop out. On the other hand, students living in district are still paying taxes and the tuition increase come fall, but is it really a fair price between the two out-of-district and in district? How much do taxpayers pay for ACC?
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