Editorial urges vote for John Doll in Garden City race
The editorial argues for John Doll as the best representative for District 123 in Garden City’s GOP primary on August 7. It criticizes ultraconservative forces backing Gov. Brownback and Reynaldo Mesa’s exit, praising Doll’s independence, tenure as educator and official, and plans for economic development and transportation while opposing the tax-cut agenda.
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Holcomb mill levy debate linked to hotel plan
Online readers react to Holcomb City Council talk on funding infrastructure for a proposed hotel development. A third grader from Finney County Fair is quoted about community pride and competition showcasing Ruby.
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Telegram Letters Policy Outline for Garden City readers
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with full address and phone. Letters are confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. General thank you letters are accepted while form letters, poems, and ads are not printed. Write Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 or visit www gctelegram com.
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Public schools and charter success prove education can work
The Harlem Educational Activities Fund and Success Academy Charter Schools show how rigorous use of data and strong leadership raise outcomes. Eva Moskowitz and HEAF leaders commit long term to students, with Success Academy posting 80 percent English and 95 percent math at grade level, far above citywide rates.
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Views on Kansas health care law and votes in state Senate
A letter urging honesty in campaigns cites Kansas Senate President Steve Morris and his voting history on health care. It contends Morris blocked the Health Care Freedom Amendment, references specific Senate Journal entries from 2010 to 2012, and endorses Morris and Russ Jennings for southwest Kansas. It urges readers to vote on August 7 and cites Gerry Schultz of Garden City.
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Brownbacks Referendum Casts Kansas GOP Fight Across State
Reuters New York Times and Wall Street Journal note a Brownback led purge of incumbent Republicans in Kansas as a national test of the party. The governor allies with Kansans for Life Kochs AFP and state chambers to push tax cuts, reduced education funding, and limits on judicial independence. Independent voters, about half a million, could swing the primary. Flentje of Wichita State University comments.
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