I-1183 info sheet.

Summary: 

Initiative 1183 goes into effect on June 1, 2012. Many people in Pullman as well as across the state have fears as to what the new initiative could bring to a college town already stereotypically famous for alcohol consumption.  This fear along with the anger for those who will soon be out of a job has caused a wake of controversy with I-1183.

Outline:

I.                What happened?

·        Attended the panel discussion in the CUB on April 17, 2012.

·      Interviewed two students. One prospective and one a Washington resident attending U of I.

·       Prospective student Golden does not know much concerning the initiative but also does not think it is a big deal.

·       Toursal a U of I student thinks the first year will be dangerous.

·       State run liquor stores face many problems including loss of employment for long time workers.

·       Pullman residents and emergency workers fear a rise in crime rate and alcohol poisoning.

II.                Why

·      There is a lot of confusion surrounding I-1183 and many people are not sure what to believe.

·      Some fear that with greater access and less regulation underage people will have more alcohol availability.

III.             What Else?

·       Tried to interview Pullman Liquor and Wine store employees, but comment was declined.

IV.              Finish

·       For now the fate of I-1183 and Pullman will be determined one it is enacted.

 Sources: (face to face interviews)

1.        Krystal Golden

Cell: (224) 459-9942
Email: ahobbitstale@aol.com

2.        Carrie Toursal

SS     Spanish- U of I

Email: ctoursal@aol.com

Other resources. (non 1:1)

1.     Washington State University communication faculty representing the Murrow Center for Media and Health Promotion host Panel discussion on I-1183.

Tuesday April 17, 2012

Informational resources

·      http://liq.wa.gov/publications/FinalEnglishMastHandbook.pdf

·      http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/oct/02/initiative-1183-on-privatizing-alcohol-debated/

·      http://wasavp.org/Documents/UK%20summary%20for%20Washington.pdf

·      http://www.washingtonpolicy.org/publications/notes/citizens-guide-initiative-1183-end-washingtons-liquor-store-monopoly

·      http://www.keprtv.com/politics/local/State-workers-leaving-liquor-stores-before-handoff-147607825.html

·      http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/osos/en/PreviousElections/2011/general/Documents/1183%20Full%20Text%20for%20VP.pdf