Sebelius Inauguration Meets Big Budget Challenge
Kathleen Sebelius’s inauguration in Topeka marks a new era as she faces a $1 billion shortfall by July 1, 2004. State leaders push for nonpartisan cooperation to address revenue gaps amid drought and slow economy. Republicans backed Sebelius in November, urging collaborative governance.
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Coalition speaker a possible Kansas House shift
Harris News Service columnist Burdett Loomis argues a coalition speaker could form from moderates and Democrats to address a looming budget deficit, though unlikely. He cites past examples in California and Connecticut and urges serious, unemotional debate as the 2003 Kansas Legislature opens.
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Local Government Contacts in Kansas and Garden City Officials
A compiled list of government offices and officials in Kansas, including the Board of County Commissioners, Garden City commissions and school board, congressional representatives Sam Brownback Jerry Moran Pat Roberts, Governor Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovan, Lt. Gov. Gary Sherrer and Secretary of State Ron, with addresses phone numbers faxes and emails where available. The document also lists USD 457 Educational Support Center and Garden City Community College details.
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Letters to the Editor and Community Thanks Highlight Local Support
Readers express gratitude to Bible Christian Church and several individuals for supporting a Los Angeles Missions Trip and a school career interview program. The piece notes thanks to Kent Gina Sarah Travis Cassie Dan Scott Jessica and others, plus ongoing community backing and the Telegram’s letters guidelines.
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Open Meetings and Editorial Anonymity Spark Reader Debate
A reader applauds open meetings but blasts The Telegram for anonymous editorial writers on the In Our View page. The letter questions the policy, urges real names, and asks for a public explanation from Mr. Delaney, noting the editor’s note today.
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Bill Matheson
Garden City
Telegram readers invited to send feedback and letters
The Telegram invites reader feedback by email at editor at gctelegram dot com or by mail to Attn Editor 310 North Seventh Street Garden City Kansas 67846. Include full name address and contact details for publication consideration.
How Our View comes to be and editorial byline
An editor explains why editorials in his paper carry no byline while readers must reveal identities for letters. He discusses the shift away from anonymous columns, the role of the editor, and recent staff changes including Brett Riggs becoming managing editor and his duties.
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