Kansas lawmakers struggle over school funding in special session
Our View argues the special session over funding public schools in Kansas has stalled as House conservatives push a constitutional amendment to curb judicial power. Despite calls to fund schools, lawmakers delay returning for a Supreme Court hearing, risking further harm to Kansas students.
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Freedom words and Olympic bid clash in global race
President Bush urged resolve in Iraq while Dan Doctoroff described the New York bid as an open race as the IOC chose a 2012 host after a tense five-city campaign. Steve Lin compared NASA’s comet collision to a science fiction scenario amid space probe efforts.
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Telegram accepts signed letters to editor
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First Amendment text restated in brief form
The First Amendment limits government actions on religion speech press assembly and petition. It protects establishment and free exercise of religion, free speech and press, and the right to assemble and seek redress from government. It anchors individual rights in a framework safeguarding expression and inquiry.
City Commission backs travel expense despite taxpayer concerns
Garden City commissioners voted 3-1 to reimburse a $315 unused plane ticket for Commissioner Gary Fuller’s wife to a Washington trip. Fuller abstained, citing personal reasons. Mayor Perkins dissented. The article questions taxpayer use and cites potential quorum changes and public disclosure of discussions.
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Political standoff over Kansas school funding crisis and court
Kansas lawmakers face a July crisis as conservatives clash with courts over school funding. The special session stalls with no new money, while proposals to curb judicial power and demand constitutional changes fuel a constitutional crisis. Speaker arguments stress legislative control of funding, amid looming court orders and possible further budget hikes, with quotes from leaders on both sides.
Faces of Kansas and other reading picks in summer issue
A summary of diverse Kansas topics from a summer issue: ethnic makeup of Kansas via Gage and MAM offices, a bookmark on books and authors, the crossworld memoir on crossword culture, debates on Western Civilization vs world history, Mother's and Father's Day spending and history, and notes on holiday communications and Calvin Coolidge era to Nixon law.
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