ALEC influence in Kansas lawmakers skews toward tax cuts
Our View argues the American Legislative Exchange Council directs a nationwide push into Kansas statehouse via GOP lawmakers. It says ALEC pushes free market limits on government, including 2012 tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy, risking the state budget and privatizing education at the expense of public schools and educators.
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Kansans should scrutinize ALEC influence on state legislation
An editorial asks Kansas lawmakers to work openly with ALEC and criticizes private bill drafting and voter suppression tactics. It cites senators Powell Love Holmes and representative Alford as ALEC allies and urges voters to oppose such corporate driven bills in 2016. The piece references Moyers’ United States of ALEC for background and warns of behind the scenes influence on energy, voting, and Medicaid policy.
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Steve Alford
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Fireworks Safety Sparks Online Debate in Scott City
Online readers respond to a GCTelegram story on local fireworks sales. Commenters urge stricter rules, while others protest enforcement gaps, noting a missing trooper presence in Scott City amid safety concerns.
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Letters to the Editor Policy for The Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone. All letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. General thank yous, form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Phone 620 276-6862 Ext 20 Fax 866 379-2675 editor ctelegran Online www c telegram com
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End of the beginning on same sex marriage ruling
A conservative critique links the 2015 Supreme Court decision legalizing same sex marriage to broader ideological enforcement. It argues a new orthodoxy targets religious institutions, churches, and Christian colleges, urging political accountability and constitutional limits on judges.
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Walker's price for entry to his inner circle
A satirical critique of Scott Walker and super PACs, accusing them of gatekeeping influence through large donations. It mocks private dinners, staff access, briefings, and an executive board pin while linking money to power in U.S. politics and urging viewers to oppose the plutocratic system via DemocracyIsForPeople.org.
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Community Flag Enthusiasm From Garden City Family
Gramps Hunter Granny Peg Jr Hunter and Vicky Lynn of Garden City suggest installing three to four foot flags on house fronts with nighttime lighting. They propose displaying flags across Garden City to celebrate the Fourth of July and enjoy fireworks.
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Garden City
Save the Cupola campaign seeks donors to reach 39000 goal
Garden City residents are urged to support the Save the Cupola effort with tax deductible gifts. As of now 15916 dollars have been raised, about 40 percent of the 39000 target, with August 30 as the deadline. Donors can contribute via Kickstarter page or mail to FCPA P O Box 97 Garden City Kansas.
Celebrate Independence and the evolving meaning of freedom
JACK KELLY reflects on independence from 1776 to today, noting that early independence meant political separation from Britain and personal autonomy. He traces the shift during the industrial era to wage dependence, recalls the 1824 Slater Mill strike, and observes current union declines, consumer dependence, and calls to reclaim real independence for all.
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Band of Giants author Jack Kelly based in Hudson Valley
Jack Kelly, author of Band of Giants The Amateur Soldiers Who Won Americas Independence, lives and works in New Yorks Hudson Valley and distributes through Other Words.
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