Kansas bathroom law debate sparks gender issue editorial
The Kansas debate over a restroom law targets gender identity with birth certificate rules. The column critiques the proposal as unfounded policy, notes enforcement and birth certificate complexities, and questions its practical impact on residents including those without ready identification.
Quotes on Colorado laws and Kansas tax debate echo worries
Online comments chosen by the GCTelegram editorial staff respond to a Colorado marijuana law impact story and a Kansas Legislature tax breaks story. Jim Eschrich, a Kansas City market researcher, voices concern over public perception of state finances and funding for jails, attorneys, and judges.
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Kasich’s Rockville stop highlights appeal of hope over anger
Kasich cites hope as a scarce commodity in 2016 politics as he campaigns in Rockville. A prodigious clash with Trump looms as Kasich and Cruz form a strategic alliance, while Koch signals doubt about backing Trump. Kasich defends his agenda, noting poll shifts in New Hampshire but conceding nomination remains unlikely.
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Views oppose selling tobacco settlement to fund budget
Kansas faces a budget gap with repeated revenue shortfalls. Gov. Brownback backs selling the tobacco settlement funded Children's Initiatives Fund CIF to cover a failed tax plan. Sen. Powell and Reps. Doll Jennings Francis and Hineman oppose the sale, defending CIF as the gold standard for early childhood education.
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Financial burden of Alzheimer's weighs on Kansas families
The Alzheimer's Association report shows 48 percent of care contributors cut back on essentials to fund dementia care, with many depleting savings and reducing work hours. In Kansas, over 51,000 live with the disease, and advocates pressed Congress for research, care planning, and palliative care, urging Rep Pompeo and Rep Huelskamp to prioritize Alzheimer's. Breana Jones, Wichita.
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Prayer Rally Highlights Kansas Legislature Session
Archie Moody reports on Rev. Franklin Graham’s Decision America Tour stop in Topeka as lawmakers return to session amid budget and education gridlock. A one hour prayer rally at the Capitol frames calls for divine wisdom and national guidance, urging residents to participate and seek peaceful governance.
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If You Woke In 2040 What Wealth Could Look Like
A speculative essay warns wealth concentration could reach the top hundredth of a percent by 2040, with the top tenth of 1 percent owning vast shares. It traces a rise from 1100 times wealth gap in 1992 to about 9000 times by 2040 and argues for tax policy changes to curb accumulations. It calls for ending low taxation on investment income, raising top marginal rates, and closing estate tax loopholes.
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Bob Lord Veteran Tax Lawyer In Phoenix Blogs Professionally
Bob Lord, a veteran tax lawyer based in Phoenix, practices and writes a blog. He serves as an associate fellow of the Institute for Policy Studies and contributes through the distribution channel OtherWords.
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