Johnson County fends off tax lid and budget gridlock in Topeka
Kansas editorial blames Gov Brownback and the Legislature for fiscal missteps harming Johnson County. It notes stalled revenue, failed income tax cuts, and a proposed property tax lid risking local funding for schools, parks, libraries, and transit. County Manager Hannes Zacharias criticizes cap limits and warns of costly elections. The piece calls for moderate Republicans and Democrats to field strong candidates in upcoming elections.
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Quotes Stir Debate On Public Trust In Politics Today
A reader comment selected by editors from social media responses to a Cimarron news story questions trust in leaders. The item references Donald Trust and a Republican hopeful amid discussions of Rep Mike Pompeo and a possible race against Sen Jerry Moran.
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Letters Policy srt Bar SION Severe st Garden cay KS
A brief letter style item from the Garden City area references a policy letter with SION bar notation and a severe st issue in Garden Cay Kansas.
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From small coops to colossal chicken farms across Kansas
Jota Schlageck recalls farm life from one-room chicken houses to modern automated poultry facilities. He describes old chores like gathering eggs and dressing birds, the memory of a seven-pound rooster, and the shift to efficient production that lowers costs while delivering similar taste. He reflects on farm history in rural Kansas.
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Trump aide case sparked debate over abuse framing
The article argues against labeling a Trump campaign incident as domestic violence, noting a reporter was grabbed and pushed during a Trump event. It critiques media reflexes that conflate misogyny with abuse charges while defending Lewandowski and the campaign from overstated claims.
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Conservatives on a Radical Path Reassessing political labels and self identity
A writer recalls a 20 year old newsroom moment when asked if he was liberal or conservative. He notes conservatives have lost fixed ideology becoming a mood, mixing renewal talk with rancor, while voters praise or deride core beliefs. The piece questions whether the label still has concrete meaning.
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