Kansas ranks 35th in care index report on child care costs
The Care Index from New America and Care.com shows U S full-time center care costs 9589 yearly, surpassing in state college tuition. Kansas ranked 35th overall, with rents in 15 states exceeding 90 percent of full time care costs and subsidies to aid low income families cut in the past decade.
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Call to tighten regulation of Kansas day care
The editorial argues affordable quality child care is hard to find across Kansas, risking workers leaving the workforce. It cites Wichita Eagle reporting on unlicensed home providers, no licensing penalties, and no injury disclosure rules. It urges stricter regulation and subsidies to support families and Kansans.
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Brownback budget plan sparks sharp online reaction
Online comments respond to Gov Sam Brownbacks proposed budget amid state budget woes. A reader calls the plan a patch to get him past this disaster while noting KPERS funding as part of the balancing effort. Sen Laura Kelly provides context in today's edition.
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Telegram Letters to Editor Policy and Address
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone, subject to confirmation and editing for libel. Limit 500 words. Thank you letters should be general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Writer Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Online www e telegram com
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Streep takedown at Globes stirs political clash
Meryl Streep used a Golden Globes lifetime achievement speech to rebuke President-elect Trump without naming him, accusing him of bullying and dissembling. Trump fired back on Twitter, calling Streep overrated and a Hillary flunky, while critics urge vigilance for policy battles ahead. John L. Micek of PennLive weighs in on elites, optics, and the real political fight.
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King Dream Deferred by Housing Gap and Racial Wealth Divide
In 1966 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr spoke at Soldier Field about opening doors of opportunity and home ownership as central to democracy. The IPS report shows Black homeownership at 41 percent versus 71 percent for whites, with postwar subsidies favoring white households and ongoing discriminatory practices. Johnson Obama calls for aggressive investment to close gaps, expand middle-class wealth, and curb urban crime and poor schools. Kenneth Worles of the Institute for Policy Studies distributes via OtherWords.
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Save school talent shows
A humorous essay on the decline and value of middle school talent shows. It reflects on participation challenges due to extracurriculars and family dynamics, urging teachers and parents to encourage teens to perform. The piece argues talent shows boost self esteem, teamwork, and confidence and suggests loosening restrictions to revive interest.
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