Newcomers face changing Kansas Statehouse landscape
Garden City's John Doll and Russ Jennings join a legislature dominated by Gov. Sam Brownback backed conservatives. The article questions if moderates can be heard as tax cut plans threaten debt, education funding, and district interests. Doll and Jennings vow education advocacy and balanced discourse, urging moderates to be heard despite party control.
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Resignation of Garden City Chamber President prompts condolences
Online comments react to Reynaldo Mesa's resignation showing support for his leadership and concern for the chamber's future. A separate Kansas Lottery piece highlights Robert Grandstaff's family winning $100,000, described as a Godsend amid financial stress.
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Imagination Lost in Right Wing Politics and GOP Critique
columnist Stanley Crouch argues the Republican Party pursues conformity over independent thought. He cites Kristol, Limbaugh, Hannity, and Grover Norquist while noting Chris Christie as a rare conservative who speaks his mind. He warns of dark money, partisan games, and a possible bipartisan golden age ahead.
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Band-Aids on the debt as the cliff fades
Rich Lowry argues against Obama using debt ceiling leverage, claiming past leverage forced tax increases while spending cuts were sidelined. The piece critiques negotiation stances, warns of recurring brinkmanship, and predicts a renewed Band-Aid approach to future debt fights.
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Federalism under strain across states and nation
Burdett Loomis argues federalism lets states experiment on issues like same sex marriage and marijuana yet requires clear national rules. He notes California and Kansas diverge on taxes and health policy while urges learning from state outcomes within one nation. Loomis, KU professor, pursues Fulbright Australia study.
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