5.3 current event

1. How are AISD and the City of Austin working together to keep more money in the Austin community to use for schools? Be specific - Page A1 "City,Austin schools look for...."tax swap — in which certain school services could be taken over and funded by the city — would keep the district from having to pay $11 million to the state. That amounts to a savings of $27 a year for the average Austin homeowner.


2. How many years will it take California and NY to raise the minimum wage to $15? Page A4 "Calif., NY to phase in $15...."
It will take them 6 years to make a wage of 15 dollar (2022)

3. What school won the NCAA Men's basketball tournament last night and what was the final score? Page SE2 "Wildcats have finishing touch"

 The winning team is Villanova 77-74

4. Which of the 10 Amazing Destinations would you want to visit and why? Page SA1 "See the World" NOTE: This story jumps....

I would want to vista Australia because it has a laid back lifestyle and its beautiful and i want to see the clear water.


5. Do you like idea of Instagram expanding videos from 15 second to 1 minute? Why or Why not? Page D1 "Instagram videos...."
yes, but I would rather have the video be as long as i have it because then it would get all of it then just cutting it off.


Short Answer: As we inch closer and closer to the final decisions being made on who will represent the two major political parties in the next Presidential election, I am curious where you stand today. I know we have written about this process and who is doing what in previous current events quizzes, but perhaps you have changed your mind or something has occurred since we last covered this topic. Please address both political parties when you write your answers to the following questions:
Who are the major candidates left in the races?
Democratic-Hillary Clinton , Bernie Sander/ Republican- Ted Cruz  , John Kasich , Donald Trump
Are you supportive of a particular candidate? Why?
Yes, Bernie sanders because he wants to fix things and care what happening and puts hard work and dedication to his job.
Do you think the United States is become more divided or more united as a whole as this process continues?
Divided.
What concerns you most about this election? 
The fact that if Donald trump wins  he will  build a wall.
What are the big topics you think are pushing the discussions these candidates are having?

Which topics are the most important to you?