Kansas House weighs ballot city of residence removal
Topeka Rep. John Alcala questions House Bill 2507 as the Elections Committee hears a proposal to strike candidates' city of residence from ballots. The editor urges timely action and criticizes solutions in search of problems.
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Should Kansas ballots include candidate city of residence
The editorial argues voters need relevant candidate information beyond policy and experience. It contends residence within the county matters to some voters and opposes trimming ballots or white space at the expense of essential data. The piece criticizes H.R. 2507 as not serving major state problems and urges full information disclosure.
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Gctelegram.com
Bryan Caskey
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Garden City litter demands city stance on feral cat program
Online readers react to an editorial urging Garden City to back a Trap Neuter Release plan to curb feral cats. The commentary notes community input is needed and praises a measured approach while awaiting more data from organizers.
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John Maddox
Garden City
Great Bend
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Primal screams echo in New Hampshire primary night
Dick Polman recaps New Hampshire 2016 results with Trump dominance and rival shifts. He notes voters’ anti establishment mood and the clash between rightward Republicans and leftward Democrats, highlighting Kasich second and Rubio fourth while Cruz appeals to evangelical voters. The piece frames a prolonged battle toward South Carolina and beyond.
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Dead White Men overlook Black History in US canon
In a February reflection Jill Richardson argues that the canon of classic theory centers white male elites like Adam Smith, omitting Black, Native American, Latino and Asian American perspectives. She advocates elevating marginalized voices year round to properly understand American history and society.
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Lawmakers Move to Ban Recording Animal Abuse Videos
Activists criticize state laws criminalizing the release of undercover footage showing abuses by factory farms including Tyson. They point to North Carolina fines for videographers and broader bans affecting care facilities, alleging attacks on free speech to shield corporate abusers. Further action details are provided at aspca.org OpenTheBarns.
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Kansas senator helps fund Alzheimer’s research push
Cassie Moore writes from Wichita praising Sen. Moran for a new $350 million annual boost to Alzheimer's research. The funds, supported by Congress, aim to accelerate breakthroughs and were discussed with Dr. Richard Hodes and KU scientists on February 15.
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