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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 2016
Page
4
Our View editor argues Kansans face higher tax burdens as Gov Brownback trims state itemized deductions. Mortgage interest and property taxes now count at 50 percent of federal deductions, while a medical expense deduction is eliminated, reflecting deep party policy shifts.
The piece criticizes lawmakers and Gov. Brownback for rolling back 2012 income tax cuts, arguing it raises taxes on the elderly and others. It notes the shift funded by sales taxes, widening losses in education and public services, and labels the policy as ideology-driven back‑door tax increases. The editorial calls for reconsideration.
Online reader comment from GCTelegram.com reacts to an editorial praising local work to recruit veterans for the economy. The quote underscores the need for focus amid multiple tasks and compares aviation speeds from jets to props as illustrative of differing challenges faced by Garden City Regional Airport.
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number. All letters are verified before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Letters must be 500 words or fewer. thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, complaints, or testimonials will not be printed.
Dana Milbank argues Georgia governors veto over religious liberty bills shows a drift in corporate America toward social issues. North Carolina moved quickly to pass a similar law, provoking criticism from major firms, NBA, and Human Rights Campaign. The piece weighs the emerging corporate stance and potential national shifts, noting executives warn that discrimination laws hurt business and tourism while Democrats see a broader shift.
The Kansas Legislature debates school funding amid a long running dispute over equity and adequacy. GOP leaders seek political wins rather than a solid plan, echoing past critiques of block grants and uneven allocations. The piece calls for a classroom focused overhaul that respects diverse Kansas communities and financial realities. Julie Doll profiles the debate and context from Garden City.
The piece argues Trump alienates female voters with arrogance and attacks on women leaders. It cites his abortion stance, Megyn Kelly disputes, and Fiorina sacking as damaging to the GOP. It recalls Anita Hill hearings showing female political mobilization and urges Republican women to rise for gender equality.
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