Editorial questions KS legislature hiring former lawmaker for school plan
The Kansas Legislature is urged to avoid hiring ex Senator Jeff King to craft a new school finance formula. Critics say his prior stances on the Kansas Supreme Court and block grants show bias and risk undermining constitutional funding of K 12. The piece accuses Senate President Susan Wagle and House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr. of pursuing partisan, ALEC influenced solutions rather than lawful, pragmatic funding.
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Sam Brownback
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Legislative Coordinating Council
Jeff King
King
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Judiciary
House
Jim Ward
Governor Brownback Veto Sparks Call for Change in Kansas
Online readers react to Gov. Sam Brownback's veto of Medicaid expansion. One commenter urges the governor to exit politics, while another cites Clark County families rebuilding after wildfires and preserving heirlooms.
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Gctelegram.com
Sam Brownback
Letters to the Telegram for publication guidance
The Telegram outlines letters to the editor policy requiring signed letters with writer address and phone number, subject to confirmation before publication and edits for libel and length. It limits letters to 500 words, favors general thank you notes, and rejects form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials.
Lunch angst marks Gorsuch hearings and Senate split
Senate Judiciary Committee members debate lunch during the Gorsuch nomination vote amid party line turmoil. Analysts warn of long term Senate damage and possible nuclear moves to end the filibuster, as both parties reflect on traditions and governance.
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Trump
Nuclear option in Gorsuch fight tests Senate power
The piece frames a looming clash over using the nuclear option to push Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination through with a simple majority. It recalls 1890 tactics, cites Reid's Obama-era rule change, and argues Republicans should wield their majority if Democrats resist. It notes political fear of media and voter wrath, urging decisive action to shape federal courts.
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Neil Gorsuch
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U.S. Supreme Court
Think Progress
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Federalist Society
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Aldrich
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Gorsuch
Supreme Court
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Harry Reid
D-Nev
Obama
Willful neglect shapes the ACA fate under Trump era
The piece argues that from 2017 onward Trump administration actions and Republican strategy amount to willful neglect of the Affordable Care Act. It highlights Day One executive orders, Price's reported levers to undermine subsidies and mandates, and the shift toward sabotaging the healthcare law to force its collapse, risking coverage for millions.
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Tom Price
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Price
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