Kansas lawmakers grant governor pause on retiree payment
February legislative action gave Gov. Brownback authority to delay a $100 million payment to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System. The administration used the tool to withhold funds, described by budget director Shawn Sullivan as providing flexibility while Rep. Steven Johnson led the pensions committee.
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Budget woes and KPERS debt haunt Kansas pension plan
The piece argues Kansas faces a $350 million revenue shortfall and an $115 million KPERS payment due in June 2018, worsened by a failed 8 percent bond return. It criticizes pension delays as short term fixes and urges a sustainable, long term budget from the Brownback administration.
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Readers demand open broadcast and chide Brownback
A Garden City Telegram story quotes an online reader calling for the State of the State broadcast and chastising Gov. Sam Brownback for concealing the results of his so called real life experiment. The piece also reports Jim Orr of TP&L boasting about plans for a major industrial park expansion in North America.
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The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone, to be confirmed before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and accuracy and must be 500 words or less. Thank you notes and form letters are generally not printed.
Kansas education reforms stress soft skills and college paths
A review of Kansas K-12 policy notes ESSA driven shifts from rigid testing to a CAN agenda emphasizing readiness and soft skills, with graduation success tied to postsecondary, certifications, or military entry. It contrasts with lingering NCLB-era measures while forecasts warn of ongoing funding disputes and teacher licensure changes.
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Gold-plated Case IH Optum 270 CVX tractors draw ire in ag lore
A nostalgic reflection critiques a luxury gold plated Case IH Optum 270 CVX at $250,000 describing it as showy and unsuitable for dirt farmers. The piece notes the vehicle’s space age aesthetics and contrasts it with traditional farming values and practical work. Jim Hightower of Minuteman Media Service provides the commentary.
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Black lies matter in Trump Foundation critique
A political critique targets Donald Trump Foundation actions, highlighting NY AG probe details and alleged self dealing. It notes expenditures such as fountain renovation, lawsuits settlement, portraits, a Met membership, and a lack of Trump personal funding in multiple years. The piece argues for credibility scrutiny amid broader political wrongs.
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Dick Polman profile and contact details noted
Dick Polman is the national political columnist at NewsWorks WHYY in Philadelphia and a Writer in Residence at the University of Pennsylvania. Email him at dick polman7 gmail.com. Distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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