Public Notice Bills Stifle Access Say Critics in Kansas
Critics urge Kansas lawmakers to reject HB 2247 which would remove public notices from newspapers in favor of websites. They cite SB 70 and SB 86 to enhance transparency by requiring details on executive sessions and limiting costly public records fees. Citizens should have accessible government information, not convenience for officials.
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Public debate on tobacco age limit and Betsy DeVos remarks
Online readers contest government role in age restrictions for tobacco purchases from 18 to 21. A Moscow USD 209 superintendent, Stuart Moore, comments on Betsy DeVos confirmation, urging respect for authority and a chance to prove effectiveness.
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Stuart Moore
U.S
Betsy DeVos
Letter Submissions Policy From The Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone for verification and potential editing for libel and length. Letters must be 500 words or less and may not include form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials. Address Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 6784 email editor telegram online www cctelegram com.
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Public Education Under Threat From Political Cartels
Telegram columnist John Dailey warns that the Bannon Brownback coalition seeks to dismantle public schools and replace them with private, profit driven systems. He argues that defunding, vouchers, and deregulation endanger local control, community employment, and equal access, urging public accountability and voter pressure.
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Brownback
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Little Town
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Gus
Ogallala Commonwealth
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Wichita
Sanctuary Elementary
Bannon Gang
Relax and Slow Down Trump Urges Washington
Cartoonist Michael Reagan urges President Trump to slow his pace in Washington amid a storm of media scrutiny and policy announcements. The piece counsels delaying aggressive actions, avoiding fights with judges and misinformation, and cites the need to communicate more effectively with the nation.
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End of love affair with deficits and tax cuts in Kansas
A critical look at Kansas fiscal policy traces a shift from balanced budgets and conservative management to tax cuts and rising deficits. It cites Eisenhower era surpluses, Kennedy tax cuts, Reagan warnings, and recent Bold moves under Sam Brownback, arguing that funds are misused and trust funds drained. It calls for responsible budgeting and questions GOP reliance on deficit spending.
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