Garden City eyes 2015 budget cuts and growth push
Garden City Commission approves an 86.5 million budget with a proposed 1 mill reduction to property tax levy and notes tax base growth. New retail like the Menards opening boosts sales tax revenue 6.8 percent ahead of last year, with Schulman Crossing expansions and regional draw fueling future openings. Local debate weighs benefits against costs as officials tout stronger services funded by out-of-town shoppers.
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Quotes Reflect on Kansas Law Sparks Public Response
Online remark selected from GCTelegram.com responds to a Plymell tragedy story. Terry Unruh asks for prayers for Mike and his family amid the Unruh family tragedy.
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Letters Policy for Garden City Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number. All letters are confirmed before publication and subject to editing for libel and language and must be 500 words or less. General thank you letters are welcome. form letters poems consumer emails or business testimonials will not be printed.
Paid vacations spark debate over new federal mandates
Tom Purcell argues against mandatory paid vacations, noting 91 percent of full-time private-sector workers already receive paid vacations and highlighting flexible fringe-benefit options. He warns mandates would raise costs, risk layoffs, and reduce productivity, while proponents push for a European style rights regime.
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Constitution First in Cab Ride to Nationals Game
A reader recounts a taxi ride to a July 4 Nationals game, praising a Bangladeshi driver who stresses the Constitution as central to American life. The piece argues for border security and immigration reform, contrasting the driver’s patriotism with criticisms of President Obama and Democratic policy shifts.
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A raucous non partisan 4th of July ode to America
A lively, opinionated toast to Independence Day celebrating food, family, and fireworks. The piece blends patriotic pride with humorous, vivid scenes of summer in small town America and calls the nation to enjoy the holiday while acknowledging its flaws and quirks.
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Will Durst Political Cartoonist Bio Note
Will Durst is an award winning nationally acclaimed political comic. Email him at durst caglecartoons dot com distributed by Cagle Cartoons Inc.
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