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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 2012
Page
4
In Kansas City Missouri a coalition of church leaders bankers lawyers and nonprofit groups seeks safe alternatives for people needing small quick cash amid concerns that payday loans drain the working poor. The effort spotlights community alternatives and financial relief options.
An editorial surveys federal and state steps on payday lending. It notes Credit has a plan for 500 loans in year one ranging from 300 to 2500 dollars with longer payback and lower rates than the typical 390 percent. It cites Kansas high rates near 400 percent and mentions the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s interest in tighter rules, urging states to act while praising Credit’s alternative approach and urging other communities to consider similar moves.
A Finney County discussion proposes consolidating Youth Services and the Southwest Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center into one entity serving six counties. Cathy McKinley urges further research and a legal review before adopting bylaws and ratifying a public private funding plan.
The Telegram invites signed letters with address and phone to be published after confirmation. Letters are edited for libel and length and must be 500 words or less. General thank you notes are acceptable. form letters, consumer complaints, poems, and business testimonials will not be printed. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 or visit www gctelegram com.
A Tagg Romney snapped image shows Mitt and Ann Romney in a hotel basement doing laundry, fueling debate over his image as an average Joe. Critics question outsourcing and tax avoidance while Romney defends weekly laundry on the road during a long campaign stretch.
A Kansas reader urges lawmakers to allow a tax deductible check off on state income taxes to support the Kansas Arts Commission. The letter notes past outreach to Sen. Moran and local officials, praises the arts advocates and advocates lifting a moratorium on federal arts funding, proposing a$1 to$100 deduction to fuel a state arts fund.
A reader discusses Tim Tebow's faith and prayer life, suggesting Tebow prays to glorify God and noting calls to action like 888 NEED-HIM. The letter praises outspoken Christians and lists figures from sports, politics, religion, and culture, ending with a personal sign-off from Nancy Teetzen of Garden City.
A IRS study shows tax evasion rose to 385 billion in 2006 as high income brackets faced reduced rates. The contrast with wage tax collection highlights limited reporting on capital gains and private equity income. Enforcements falter as 2012 budget trails prior requests.
Sam Pizzigati edits the weekly Too Much newsletter on excess and inequality, published by the Institute for Policy Studies and distributed via OtherWords.org.
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