Kansas water plan targets 20 percent reduction by 2035
The Kansas Water Office released a first draft of a 50 year water vision with a goal of 20 percent per capita reduction by 2035 while boosting growth. Gov. Brownback urges action and notes heavy irrigation in western Kansas has depleted the Ogallala Aquifer. meetings will continue ahead of a final plan in November.
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Public reaction to Brownback claims and CURB rate talk
Online readers on GCTelegram.com react to Gov. Brownback scrutiny amid a utility rate hearing. Consumer counsel David Springe urges the Kansas Corporation Commission to cap Black Hills Electric’s profit at 8.5 percent, not 10.6.
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Texas regulators debated safety rules after deadly West blast
After a West Texas fertilizer plant explosion, lawmakers argued over storing dangerous chemicals in fire resistant containers and applying NFPA fire codes. Texas Republicans resisted public disclosure of plant inventories, sparking disputes over government transparency and industry costs with ties to Koch interests.
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Chicago shootings stain Independence Day reflection
Cal Thomas argues Chicago’s July violence mirrors a broader urban crisis. He cites 82 shot in Chicago over four days, 16 killed, and 53 incidents, with New York City and Detroit adding 10 dead in 46 shootings. He blames lack of spiritual renewal, calls for school choice, and criticizes politicians and reverends aligned with party power. He warns that respect for life begins in the inner self, not laws.
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Washington's World Cup to White House Food Fight
Satirical piece imagines a national food contest replacing sports with a Washington driven spectacle. It envisions Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest moving to the White House lawn with carrots replacing hot dogs and a presidential debate turned culinary event.
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