Emily MetzgarEmily MetzgarInformed discussion of policy and politics in Louisiana
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NewComm Forum 2008
2008-04-23 17:53:00 For the next couple of days I will be at the Society for New Communications Research’s NewComm Forum 2008 in Sonoma, CA. I will be following (mostly) discussions in the Social Media in Politics & Public Sector Communications thread. Check in here regularly for notes and thoughts from the following SNCR discussions: Measuring the ... More About: Emily
Two great books
2008-04-07 02:41:00 I’m reading two great books right now that I recommend to all: Clay Shirky’s Here Comes Everybody Reviews: Radar On The Media Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s The Black Swan Reviews: Slate The New York Times If my schedule allows, I’ll contribute my own reviews, too… No Tags More About: Books , Great , Emily
Presenting research
2008-04-02 19:59:00 I’m going to be discussing some of my research at the Society for New Communications Research ’s New Communication Forum from April 22 through April 25. I will also be live-blogging various other sessions during the conference. For details about the conference and all the planned sessions, check here. No Tags More About: Presenting
Society for New Communications Research
2008-01-28 17:26:00 I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been named a Fellow of the Society for New Communications Research . More information about SNCR and its work is available here. No Tags More About: Emily
Society for New Communications Research
2008-01-16 17:26:00 I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been named a Fellow of the Society for New Communications Research . More information about SNCR and its work is available here. No Tags More About: Emily
Progress
2008-01-11 04:33:00 The draft version of my dissertation analyzes the responses to my blogger survey. In many ways, the results are quite similar to those of the Pew Internet & American Life Project’s study of bloggers in 2006. My dissertation’s case studies of state-focused political blogs around the country indicate that many of the same ... More About: Emily , Progress
Research update
2007-10-10 22:55:00 Work on my dissertation continues. Using the survey data I collected online, I have identified multiple examples of state-focused blogs exerting influence on politics in individual states. I have also found that individuals who maintain these blogs are more engaged politically and are more likely believe that every vote makes a difference. ... More About: Research , Emily , Update
Survey update
2007-08-12 23:47:00 The online survey gathering information about bloggers who focus on state politics and their readers is now complete. Thank you to the 760 individuals who completed the survey! I am currently analyzing the results. This is a copy of all the questions asked in the survey. More updates forthcoming. No Tags More About: Research , Survey , Emily , Update
Podcast inactive
2007-08-12 23:34:00 Friends, This podcast focused on Louisiana politics will remain inactive while I complete my doctoral dissertation. Thank you for your interest & concern. Emily No Tags More About: Podcast
Blog inactive
2007-08-12 23:33:00 Friends, This blog focused on Louisiana politics will remain inactive while I complete my doctoral dissertation. Thank you for your interest & concern. Emily No Tags More About: Blog
State blog survey
2007-05-31 23:59:00 Here’s a link to the website I’ve created to track my dissertation research about the impact of blogs on state politics in the United Stat e s. If you read blogs or if you have your own, I’d appreciate your participation in this survey. Just follow the above link to complete the survey. Thank you! No Tags More About: Survey , Blog
It?s time for ethics reform
2007-05-07 16:38:00 For everyone who has lamented Louisiana’s poor reputation for ethics, accountability and transparency in government, here’s your chance to do something about it: This week provides an opportunity to make your voice heard. If you’re not satisfied with the way things are going in Baton Rouge. If you’re not happy with the appearance (let ... More About: Time , Ethics , Reform , Blog , Form
Louisiana?s online environment
2007-05-05 05:01:00 Louisiana’s online environment was a topic of discussion this week. I spoke with Lee Fletcher about online politics during his radio show on Tuesday. And I did a two-part interview with Michele Godard at KALB in Alexandria. Those interviews are here. Click below to get weekly updates about Emily’s blog & podcast Get weekly email updates ... More About: Environment , Louisiana , Blog , Online , Line
NDLA 14: Interview with C.B. Forgotston
2007-05-05 04:48:00 Episode 14 of the New Day Louisiana Podcast features an interview with Louisiana attorney, political observer and blogger, C.B. Forgotston. Listen to the podcast here. The New Day Louisiana Podcast is Louisiana’s only podcast dedicated to informed discussion of policy and politics in Louisiana with emphasis on identifying solutions to the state’s many public policy ... More About: Blog , Interview
Going broke?
2007-05-02 06:57:00 A new variable has been introduced into the Louisiana political environment just as the legislative session gets underway: After looking at publicly-available Road Home numbers, Cogressman Bobby Jindal sent a letter to Governor Blanco raising questions about whether the Road Home Program will actually have the revenues necessary to provide grants to all qualified recipients. The math ... More About: Blog , Going , Goin
Tomorrow?s session
2007-04-29 18:17:00 Attention party-switchers, born-again fiscal conservatives, good ol? boys, term-limiteers, purveyors of sound bites, partisan hacks, and all other members of the Louisiana Legislature: The session that starts tomorrow is your chance to show the voters of Louisiana that you?ve been listening to them. That you get it. That you know the hurricanes of 2005 ... More About: Blog , Tomorrow , Sion , Morrow , Tomo
NDLA 13: Interview with Dr. Suzanne Morse
2007-04-29 05:20:00 This week’s episode of the New Day Louisiana Podcast features an interview with Dr. Suzanne Mors e, director of the Pew Partnership for Civic Change. Listen to the podcast here. Websites of interest related to the issues we discuss are below: Pew Partnership for Civic Change Solutions for America Learning to Finish Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier Alliance for Education ... More About: Blog , Interview , View
Ethics now. No excuses.
2007-04-25 15:28:00 Louisiana’s ethics problems: No one’s laughing anymore. A new initiative, designed to make Louisiana a national model for governmental ethics and accountability, was launched yesterday. The Advocate has an article about it here. LA Ethics 1, a coalition of business and civic organizations, “is pursuing a comprehensive, 2-3 year reform agenda designed to position our state as a ... More About: Blog , Excuse , Excuses , No Excuses
State blog research
2007-04-24 16:44:00 The blog for Governing.com has a profile of the Louisiana blogosphere and of my research on the role of blogs in state politics. Many thanks to Christopher Swope for the attention to my dissertation research and to the role of blogs in Louisiana! If you are interested in participating in my survey once it’s ready to go, ... More About: Research , Blog , State , Stat
This explains everything
2007-04-24 16:16:00 There’s a report this morning that Governor Blanco is requesting the addition of more than 1000 new state jobs to be spread out among state offices. The administration suggests recovery efforts are driving the need for more jobs, despite no presentation of evidence to support that assertion. All but forgotten are the governor’s post-hurricane promises ... More About: Blog , This , Everything , Ever , Thing
Stuck on backward
2007-04-22 16:39:00 Poor John Breaux. Chased out of the Louisiana governor’s race by a florist. Well, that’s the spin readers are asked to digest in John Hill’s opinion piece today. The column notes the state Republican party responded aggressively to talk that Breaux might enter the race in the first place. The result, Hill writes, ... More About: Blog , Back , Ward
NDLA 12: Interview with Treasurer John Kennedy
2007-04-21 20:28:00 Episode 12 of the New Day Louisiana Podcast features an interview with State Treasurer John Kennedy. Listen to the podcast here. Highlights from my interview with John Kennedy: .35: I begin by asking Treasurer Kennedy about the need for ethics reform in Louisiana and about the distinction between imposing tougher ethics laws versus stepping up enforcement ... More About: Blog , Interview , View
Really saving Louisiana
2007-04-20 02:35:00 Louisiana?s political environment has yet to recover from the oxygen deprivation it suffered while Breaux sucked all the air out of the room. Weeks of breathless anticipation preceding Breaux?s announcement that he will not run for governor successfully masked the importance of what?s really at stake for Louisiana this election year. And what?s at stake ... More About: Louisiana , Blog , Louis , Real , Saving
Recovery update
2007-04-19 20:48:00 The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana and the Rockefeller Institute of Government have released “GulfGov Reports: A Year and a Half After Katrina and Rita, an Uneven Recovery .” This is the second comprehensive GulfGov report and the findings continue to suggest the importance of strong leadership on the ground throughout the recovery process. In addition, as ... More About: Blog , Update , Cover , Over
Actions have consequences
2007-04-15 16:51:00 John Hill’s Sunday column begins with 3 sentences: Sentence 1: “Former Gov. Edwin Edwards has done enough time in prison.” Sentence 2: “At 80, EWE is no threat to society.” Sentence 3: “He’s done 52 months in prison, is a model prisoner and has health problems.” Actually, I think it’s a great idea to let EWE out of prison. ... More About: Action , Sequence , Have , Consequence , Sequences
NDLA 11: Interview with Dan Juneau
2007-04-14 19:22:00 Episode 11 of the New Day Louisiana Podcast features an interview with Dan June au, president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. Listen to the podcast here. Highlights from my interview with Dan Juneau: .35: I ask Dan to describe LABI and its mission. Dan explains how his organization functions as both a state chamber of commerce and a state manufacturers’ association. 2.42: Dan talks about the upcoming fiscal legislative session and the money at the legislature’s disposal this time around. He discusses, in turn, the three pools of money that will be at the center of the session: the surplus from last year’s budget; the $1.25 billion remaining in the current budget; and the projected revenue surplus. 8.09: I ask Dan to discuss what LABI will be following in the upcoming legislative session. Dan explains that the aforementioned fiscal/spending issues will be of great interest and so will discussion about property insurance costs in Louisiana. Al... More About: Inter , Interview , With , View
The fallout
2007-04-14 01:36:00 Update: Not surprisingly, given the AG’s opinion (and a couple weeks to get some polling data back), former senator John Breaux has announced he’s not running. As he noted in his statement, he hopes this will allow attention to turn to the real issues facing Louisiana. I hope so too. Click below to get weekly ... More About: Fall , Fallout , Allo
Political theater of the absurd
2007-04-13 19:10:00 After much ado and multiple delays, LA’s attorney general, Charles Foti, has punted. It’s an unsurprising end to what’s been a non-issue from the start. Can’t blame AG Foti for trying to straddle the issue. He was in a no-win situation no matter what opinion he issued. But the only way to preserve any possibility ... More About: Political , Theater , Politica , Heat , Absurd
Sensible transportation funding
2007-04-13 16:00:00 Today’s Times Picayune has an article highlighting debate about transportation funding. It looks like discussion on this issue is just getting started. There are multiple bills and lots of discussion about how to address Louisiana’s astounding $14 billion transportation infrastructure backlog. Indeed, transportation infrastructure looks likely to emerge as a major issue at the legislative ... More About: Fun , Sport , Transport , Transportation , Port
Advocate political editor
More articles from this author:2007-04-13 14:38:00 Please keep John LaPlante and his family in your thoughts. I don’t always agree with John, but it’s never personal. I hope to be disagreeing with him again soon. No Tags More About: Political , Cat , Politica , Edit , Editor 1, 2 |
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