Kansas tax policy blamed for budget woes in Brownback era
Editorial argues Kansas revenue gaps deepen with 2012 tax cuts. Governor Brownback faces a $200 million shortfall plus another $200 million in proposed revenue hikes and cuts. Critics say tax exemptions for pass-through entities worsened finances and job growth stagnated. The piece questions political denial and hints at budget amendments and potential policy revisions.
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Kas
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Kansas
Kansan Laws Stir Debate On Marijuana Access
Online reader comments on a GCTelegram story about a local medical marijuana advocate losing custody of her son. The remarks touch on moving to a state where marijuana is legal and frame the issue as a tragedy. Don Harness comments on Windsor cupola as a skyline symbol amid Don Harness Day proclamation.
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Kansas
Gctelegram.com
Windsor
Don Harness
Finne: County Preservation Alliance
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Civics knowledge gaps spark calls for civics education expand
Cal Thomas argues that U S students show rising ignorance of government and history. He cites pollster segments, remarks by Larry Pressler, and a May 2011 ABA Journal piece on civic deficits, urging mandatory civics across high school to college to preserve a republic.
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Larry Pressler
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Mark Hansen
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Silver Spring
United States
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Education Commission of the States
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Toast to long life through moderate drinking ignores past diet fads
A satirical voice highlights shifting health advice from decades of nutrition bans to a study claiming teetotalers may die sooner than regular drinkers. It mocks past fads from jogging to low fat diets and calls for a healthier view that balances savoring foods with social wellbeing.
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Jim Fixx
Jane Fonda
Madison Avenue
John Madden
Dedication of a Midwestern stockman in dairy care
A Franklin County dairy scene highlights Gerald Anderson and John Coen guiding Holstein cows back to the barn after an escape near the dairy. Despite aging knees from 50 years of milking, Anderson acts instinctively to protect the herd, showing lifelong work ethic and devotion to livestock welfare.
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John Coen
John
Gerald
Gerald Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Anderson
John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Commentator, Noted Leader
John Schlageck emerges as a leading agriculture and rural Kansas commentator. Born on a diversified northwest Kansas farm, his writings reflect decades of experience, knowledge, and passion shaping rural discourse.
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John Schlageck
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