Governor Brownback touts job gains in State of the State
In his address, Governor Sam Brownback cites Kansas private sector job growth of over 78,000 and the lowest unemployment in 14 years. Critics argue the drop is not as strong as in neighboring states and question the pace of improvement.
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Kansans should oust Brownback and allies to stop fiscal ruin
The editorial critiques Governor Sam Brownback for tax cuts favoring pot policymakers and claims the trickle down plan failed to spark jobs. It argues the state faces a growing deficit, reduced public services, and rising debt. It urges voters to replace Brownback supporters to change course.
Fitness groups motivate parents in Garden City event
Readers comment on a Garden City story about a local event helping parents of students in grades to see how math is taught. Meghan McFee, fitness director for the Garden City Recreation Commission, notes participants enjoy group workouts and mutual support during the Meltdown for Life program.
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Good bad and ugly of Obamacare and history in health reform
Dr John Geyman argues Obamacare was a start but not the answer citing privatized care raises costs and limits choice while praising protections like young coverage and no pre existing exclusions. He says reform serves private interests, favors the big four insurers, and single payer is needed despite ACA improvements. Larry Weigel notes reform remains politically charged and affordability risks persist.
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Flint disaster lessons for Kansas amid budget cuts
Burdett Loomis, KU political science professor, warns that Flint water crisis shows how reduced services and tax burdens on localities harm vulnerable populations. He connects Michigan policy to Kansas under Governor Brownback, noting cuts to welfare, prison staffing, and Osawatomie State Hospital funding, and critiques delayed emergency action and federal aid.
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Hollywood's Oscar snub bias sparks public boycott talk
A caustic critique argues Hollywood's liberal elite distort award outcomes by sidelining black actors. It notes 0 lead or supporting actor nominations for performers of color and cites spikes in boycotts led by Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith. The piece highlights demographics claims and questions minority-film quotas as a proposed fix.
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