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- Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R) on May 11, 2010, to create a government “Board of Michigan Registered Reporters” to pass on the qualifications under criteria established in the bill for an individual who seeks to use the title “Michigan Registered Reporter.” An individual who writes or creates news stories, commentaries or editorials for a newspaper, online news outlet or radio or TV broadcaster, and who wants to use this title, would have to pay a $10 fee, and have either a journalism degree, at least three years experience as a reporter, submit writing samples, present evidence of awards or recognitions, present a letter of recognition from a reporter who is “registered,” etc. A person using a generic label such as “reporter,” “broadcaster,” “member of the media,” or others would not have to register. The bill would not require any institution to discriminate on the basis of having this credential, nor would it prohibit this.
- Referred to the Senate Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee on May 11, 2010.
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1) Re: 2010 Senate Bill 1323 (Establish “Michigan Registered Reporter" registration and screening criteria ) by jhonnash on May 18, 2011This article is a wakeup call to all of us. I have told the story of this High School hundreds of times. When asked for more information I thought I had posted it on my blog...NO.
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I personally don't see what the issue is. Wouldn't you rather know that you are getting your information from a reliable source instead of someone else? It is only a title. “Michigan Registered Reporter.”, just provides clarification on who the state feels is educated and reputable. It is no different than having a teaching license that is recognized by the state. There is a huge difference between someone who teaches bible school and someone who teaches high school physics. Just as there is a huge difference between someone who has been trained and educated to write or report high interest news versus someone who has only written for their high school newspaper.
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Well this is silly. What Michigan needs is a "Michigan Registered Hignite" license scheme.
"The governor will establish Mike Hignite as a board of review to determine qualifications of a "Michigan Registered Hignite".
A "Michigan Registered Hignite" will need to document via birth certificate, picture with another "Michigan Registered Hignite", or other suitable proof, his or her qualifications to be a "Michigan Registered HIgnite".
A fee of $10 or two "University of Michigan Football tickets" must be submitted to the board of review along with the official board-approved application. Two years of experience of practice being a "Michigan Registered Hignite" must be obtained before an application can be filed. Once approved, the "Michigan Registered Hignite" is entitled to all benefits as any other "Michigan Registered Hignite."
The "Michigan Registered Hignite" license may be renewed every two years. The board may revoke the license of a "Michigan Registered Hignite" for conduct unbecoming to a "Michigan Registered Hignite", at the boards sole discretion.
Anyone not holding a "Michigan Registered Hignite" license may hold themselves out to be a "Michigan Registered Hignite" under penalty of the board's extreme displeasure. And no one wants that, do they?"
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