Lawmaker’s gun error fuels campus carry debate in Kansas
An editorial denounces Bonner Springs legislator Willie Dove for leaving a loaded handgun unattended in a Statehouse meeting, arguing the mistake underlines risks of a July start allowing concealed weapons on college campuses. It cites Gen Richard Myers and urges lawmakers to block campus carry to prevent accidents and crises.
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Statehouse
Doll questions KDOT on U S 83 project near Sublette
Online comments react to a story about Senator John Doll asking Kansas Department of Transportation officials about a road improvement on U S 83 north of Sublette. A Garden City resident suggests Mexico’s economy could reduce migration and comments on immigration policy.
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Sublette
Mexico
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Letters to the editor policy and contact details
The Telegram outlines letter submission rules including signature, full address and phone number, confirmation before publication, and potential edits for libel or length. Letters must be 500 words or fewer. general thank you notes are allowed while form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials are not. Letters addressed to Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
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Trump immigration debate fuels columnist plea to the president
Christine Flowers, a Philadelphia Daily News columnist, calls on President Trump to reconsider refugee and dreamer policies as executive orders reshape immigration. She contrasts campaign rhetoric with actions, cites asylum cases, and urges humane enforcement while criticising sanctuary cities and refugee vetting.
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Billionaire Aims To Rewrite Constitution With ALEC Backing
A long critique claims Governor Greg Abbott supports nine new constitutional amendments funded by ALEC and Koch donors. It alleges a push to convene a constitutional convention to empower moneyed corporations, seeking to roll back public protections and rights.
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Alec
Alecexposed.org
Kobach agenda threatens Kansas voting rights and courts
The piece critiques Kansas secretary of state Kris Kobach for seeking expanded power to determine voter eligibility, alleging a two tier system that could bar citizens from certain elections. It cites cases of registrants missing from poll lists, and questions the integrity of turnout figures while urging lawmakers to curb his influence or remove him from office.
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Hillary Clinton
Trump
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Garden City native Julie Doll built journalism career across multiple states
Julie Doll, a Garden City native and former journalist, has worked for newspapers in California, Indiana, New York, and across Kansas. Her diverse career spans several regional outlets and placements.
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