State leaders weigh higher state share for federal facility
Legislative leaders say they may lift the state's participation in a federal facility funding, countering belief that fiscally conservative Republicans would avoid picking up a larger tab. The discussion centers on increasing state involvement amid Capitol concerns.
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Kansas eyes boost to win NBAF project in Manhattan
Editorial notes progress on landing the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, with Kansas officials signaling willingness to raise state debt if needed. It highlights the facility’s potential to attract top researchers and energize a regional animal health corridor, and cites cost estimates around 650 million dollars.
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Finney County ED Corp. appoints new CEO Lona DuVall
In Finney County a local news story reports Lona DuVall promoted to president and CEO of the Finney County Economic Development Corp. She vows to support community business and drive continued regional success as wind energy debates surface in readers’ online comments reacting to a proposed turbine project.
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Santorum would be a poor GOP nominee for Obama foes
Kathleen Parker argues a Santorum White-leaning base would still fail to win moderates and independents. She critiques conservative purity, notes Gallup demographics, and condemns proposed Virginia ultrasound law as harmful to voters and civil liberty. Parker faults Obama for provoking a culture war over contraception.
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Santorum's Extreme Moral Pieties Attract Criticism
Jim Hightower catalogs Rick Santorum's positions on contraception, privacy, rape, and sexuality, labeling him extreme. The column argues Santorum seeks to ban birth control, rejects privacy rights, and makes controversial comments on rape and abortion.
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KanCare proposal raises concerns over IDD inclusion
A local provider letter questions KanCare plans for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It argues reform aims to transform Medicaid into a sustainable system with improved physical and mental health outcomes, while safeguarding IDD services and ensuring phased implementation and oversight. Robert Moser and Shawn Sullivan defend protections and state goals.
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Obama owes US military an apology
Column argues the Obama administration should apologize to the U S military for handling of a Quran burning incident. It cites Lavoy's remarks at Adams Center and Defense Department procedures, noting promises of accountability while defending the military’s conduct amid conflicting reports and political pressure.
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