Kansas Supreme Court to hear school funding case online
Opening arguments in a Kansas Supreme Court case challenge the state's method of distributing more than 2.7 billion dollars in school aid. The suit, rooted in 1999 suits from Dodge City and Salina, seeks to overturn the funding formula as unconstitutional and calls for legislative fixes before July 1. Internet live streams and archives will let Kansans watch proceedings, marking a first for the court.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Dodge City
Salina
Terry Bullock
Bullock
Kscourts.org
Kanedlive.org
Supreme Court
Razorback submarine arrives to cap historic service
Maj. Gen. Don Morrow remarks on the USS Razorback as central Arkansas and the nation face a moment of reflection about a vessel long believed to be the world’s longest serving submarine. Janice Bowling and Mia Hamm add perspectives on history, journey, and enduring impact.
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Arkansas
Don Morrow
Arkansas National Guard
Telegram reader forum seeks letters to editor
The Telegram invites feedback by email or phone and mail. Readers may send opinions to Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846, or through the provided phone line, and column snatches appear in upcoming editions.
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Seventh St
Garden
First Amendment Text Adopted by Congress
The First Amendment limits Congress from creating laws that establish religion or prohibit free exercise. It also protects freedom of speech and of the press and secures the right to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Federal court remains option in Kansas school funding saga
The Kansas funding dispute continues with both state and federal lawsuits. Plaintiffs argue the formula harms poor and minority students while lawmakers await the Kansas Supreme Court ruling. A federal case in Wichita remains stalled, and a possible state ruling could come by October or be delayed beyond the 2005 session.
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PEKA
Kansas Supreme Court
Shawnee County
Supreme Court
US District Court
Wichita
Kansas
Shawnee
Terry Bullock
Dodge City
Salina
U.S
Monti Belot
Bullock
House
Dennis McKinney
McKinney
Greensburg
Doug Mays
Ropeka
Mays
Alan Rupe
Rupe
Dan Biles
State Board of Education
Biles
West Virginia
Are Speakers Writers In Historical Political Speechmaking
In this reflection on who crafts speeches, the piece cites Lincoln's Cooper Union address and Harold Holzer's study. It highlights Lincoln's longhand writing, preparation, and the speech's impact, noting the founder era stance against slavery and the speech as a pivotal political audition.
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Lincoln
Cooper Union
Abraham Lincoln
Harold Holzer
New York Tribune
New York
Ohio
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth
Brooklyn
Holzer
William Herndon
Border Terrorists and Immigrant Fears Clash in Public Debate
An analysis argues the threat of terrorists across borders is real yet politicized by anti immigrant activists. It notes unconfirmed reports of cross border activity, highlights Canada’s border case, and stresses vigilant patrolling and cooperation with intelligence agencies as essential to counter terrorism. Public figures like Chris Simcox are questioned for credibility.
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Mexican
United States
Latin America
Adnan el Shukrijumah
FBI
Mohammed Atta
Honduras
Mexico
Al-Qaida
Chris Simcox
Tombstone
Douglas
Arizona
Wilcox Border Patrol
Pierce
Sunsites
Cochise County
Simcox
Border Patrol
Ahmed Ressam
Washington State
Los Angeles International
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Jeb Bartlett
Martin Sheen
Roger Hernandez
Rogereh
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