Kansas should raise taxes amid fiscal shortfall warn editorials
The Topeka Capital-Journal notes Kansas faces a $345 million shortfall this year after $80 million under projections in the first quarter. It urges rescinding LLC tax exemptions, exploring tweaks to liquor and gasoline taxes, and慎 cautious tax increases to fund education, highways, and social services amid pressure from a looming school finance ruling.
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Sam Brownback
Kansas Supreme Court
Topeka Capital-Journal
Conservatism vs Foolishness in Activist Protests Debate
Online comments from GCTelegram.com reacting to activists protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline and Keystone XL draw lines between cautious tradition and change. Rep. Jim Ward says Democrats took a step showing Kansans they are serious about reforms.
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Letters to the editor policy and contact details
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone for publication after confirmation. Letters are edited for libel and length and must be 500 words or less. Thank-you letters should be general. form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Email editor Telegram Online www actelegram com
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Seguin values shaped by a small Kansas town
John Schlageck reflects on Seguin in Sheridan County Kansas a diminutive farming community once linked by the Union Pacific line. He recalls eight core values including spirituality courtesy rootedness diversity loyalty generosity pride and openness that guided residents in the 50s and 60s and defines communal life through church schooling and neighborly duty. He urges readers to care for their own communities.
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High Plains
Trump readout from Pakistan reveals playful tone and claims
A Pakistan Ministry of Information release purports to quote President-elect Donald Trump in a flattering readout of his call with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The document portrays Trump praising Pakistan and inviting cooperation while signaling a softer public persona. The piece cites broader skepticism about Trump’s messaging to key allies and rivals.
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Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
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Paul Ryan
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Bolton as Trump Secretary of State Pick
The article discusses Donald Trump weighing Mitt Romney and David Petraeus for secretary of state with Bolton favored by some as a diplomat well suited for the role. It cites Bolton’s UN critique and calls for a strong stance on Iran, Israel, and US interests, while noting Petraeus’s past classified material issues and Giuliani’s lesser status.
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