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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2016
Page
4
During a Legislative Coffee in Topeka Sen. Larry Powell defended raids on Kansas Department of Transportation funds as protection for Gov. Sam Brownback's economic approach. Powell argued road quality has not suffered, claiming the Legislature has made sound decisions despite the funding shifts.
Editorial argues Kansas roads and bridges suffer from deferred maintenance as lawmakers debate funding. It criticizes governor Brownback and ultraconservatives for shifting road funds to the general fund, issuing more bonds, and undermining infrastructure. It urges debt restraint and reaffirming road investment for economic growth.
The GCTelegram editorial staff highlighted an online remark calling Sam Brownback the worst governor ever in response to a column about Kansas tax revenue falling $27 million below December expectations. Senate Minority Leader Antony Hensley of Topeka is cited regarding the ongoing budget crisis and revised forecast outlook.
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone, all letters will be confirmed before publication. Submissions are subject to editing for libel, must be 500 words or less, and format guidance is provided. Thank-you letters should be general. form letters and testimonials will not be printed.
John Schlageck reflects on his eight years at Seguin Grade School in western Sheridan County Kansas a two room German Catholic community of about 50. He recalls Sisters of St Joseph teachers uniforms and strict discipline lessons in reading writing arithmetic and English plus memorable moments from whistling on the first day to circle games and Lorna Doone during library time. He notes small enrollments of 35 or fewer and the view from double hung windows toward Colby elevators while praising the learning environment and early education experiences shaping his career as an agriculture commentator.
A writer proposes new words like trumpalist trailrazing and debtidend to describe political excess and oil market woes. The piece playfully imagines vocabulary to capture voters, journalists, and economic shifts, urging readers to adopt inventive terms while noting personal plans to move if politics escalate.
A critical look at police shootings of mentally ill individuals in the United States, examining Quintonio LeGrier and others. The piece argues mental illness demands robust treatment options, more hospital beds, and deescalation training rather than defaulting to law enforcement. It cites studies, families affected, and a policy push by Rep. Tim Murphy to reform care pathways.
Emily Schwartz Greco serves as managing editor of OtherWords, a non profit national editorial service operated by the Institute for Policy Studies. Distribution is via www otherwords org.
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