Brownback pledges cuts to balance budget after revenue drop
Gov. Sam Brownback told Chanute he will pursue more cuts to schools, social services, and government programs after Monday's Revenue forecast warned of further declines. He criticized borrowing for pensions, called the revenue problem requiring fixes, and warned rural hospitals without Medicaid expansion.
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Governor Brownback Budget Proposal Sparks Local Reactions
In southeast Kansas a public town hall critiques Gov. Sam Brownback's budget plan. Hospital CEO Dennis Franks cites $2.5 million annual Medicaid expansion loss and a $20 million regional impact. School leader James Hardy questions funding. CPA Phil Jarred asks about tax fairness. resident Sarah Maike describes poverty while Brownback defends ending state income tax hoping for growth.
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Local control underfunding blamed for school district failure
A reader comment from GCTelegram.com responds to a state education editorial urging ROI in K-12 schools. The commenter argues underfunding sows failure and boards bear the fallout, while Kent Williams of Western Motor reflects on pursuing a fleeing suspect in a car chase that ended in a crash.
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Telegram letters policy and guidelines notice
The Telegram outlines letter submission rules including required signature address and phone number, confirmation before publication, potential editing for libel and length, and a 500 word limit. It specifies that thank you notes be general, and that form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
Sliding fines by income could curb rule breaking
The piece argues fines must reflect ability to pay. It cites Finland’s 54000 euro speeding fine for a $7 million annual earner and notes Finnish rules can top six figures. It highlights Ferguson, Missouri, where poor residents pay far more in penalties, urging proportional penalties for all. It frames policy options from local pilots in the 1980s to today.
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Selfies and the cruelty of killing animals for thrill
The piece questions why people post smiling selfies with dead animals including a giraffe and a cat. It cites Ricky Gervais and Dr Kristen Lindsey, notes public outrage, possible legal consequences, and cites psychology links to narcissism and body image disorders.
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Joe Gandelman Leads The Moderate Voice Hub
Joe Gandelman serves as editor in chief of The Moderate Voice, a network for independents and moderates. The outlet functions as an Internet hub and is distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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Entitlement and cameras fuel a public persona clash
The essay reviews Britt McHenry’s on air tirade toward a tow operator and Hillary Clinton’s media handling, arguing entrenched entitlement and surveillance shape public perception. It contrasts McHenry’s off screen meltdown with Clinton’s crafted image amid campaign coverage and GOP backlash.
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