Farm job program could help returning veterans in Kansas
Editorial urges stronger national support for veterans and families including jobs and health care. It highlights a Kansas pilot linking veterans with farm operators, notes rural revival potential, and warns of health care funding cuts and housing and disability payment delays that leave veterans underserved.
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Garden City district backs one to one tech plan
Online readers praise a two year effort to equip students with current technology as a better option than lagging behind peers. Other reader notes express strong sentiment for a local shop closing after decades of operation.
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Pox on both their houses colors modern politics
A political columnist argues that the phrase pox on both houses suits today’s Internet era, urging skepticism of both major parties. The piece notes personal attacks for not aligning with one side, cites media figures like Brian Lamb and Joe Scarborough, and highlights reform efforts against private funding tied to family members.
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Reflecting on the LDS Faith, Race and Politics
Maria Hinojosa examines LDS culture, missionary visibility, and the churchs past racism while noting Latino converts and the presidency question. The piece weighs identity labels, social media discourse, and the need for open dialogue about religion in a diverse America.
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Moran push aims to shape spectrum auction for Kansas
Kansas Senator Jerry Moran advocates a well designed FCC spectrum auction to boost competition and innovation. He supports reserving spectrum for smaller bidders like Sprint and unlicensed bands for hobbyists, arguing revenue could exceed 16 billion and aid payroll tax and Medicare funding. Chapman Rackaway notes Moran’s growing tech policy profile at Fort Hays State University.
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