Finney County Fireworks Policy Debate Sparks Editorial
Finney County officials moved to allow aerial fireworks on a trial basis this summer reflecting looser state rules from June 27 to July 5. The editorial argues for keeping county restrictions to prevent grass fires in dry conditions, notes safety costs and noise, and suggests the Garden City commission may seek uniform rules while urging restraint in rural areas.
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Finney County Commission
Garden City Commission
Finney County
Garden City Arts party fuels city wide cleanup
Online readers weigh in on vandalism stories and a local artist comments on art evolving. Shane Chapman notes the annual Garden City Arts Garden Party, the year’s biggest fundraiser, showcasing local creativity amid concerns about city cleanliness.
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Shane Chapman
Garden City Arts
Garden City Arts Organization
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The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number and confirms letters before publication. Lewers may be edited for libel and length and must be 500 words or less. Write to Attn Editor Garden City Kansas 67846 or online at gctelegram.com.
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Garden City
DREAMers Si Se Puede Push on Deportations Policy
Activists led by DREAMers press Obama to halt deportations with an executive order while criticizing the administrations reforms as insufficient. The movement, echoing Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers, frames a 21st century civil rights battle as grassroots pressure grows and chant si se puede.
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Obama
U.S
Roberto Suro
Tomas Rivera Institute
Barack
Julia Preston
New York Times
Times
Middle America
Barnard College
Cesar Chavez
Chavez
United Farm Workers
Federal panel redraws Kansas districts amid filing deadline
A three judge federal panel redrew congressional, board of education and state legislative maps four days before the June 11 filing deadline. Winners include federal judges and Kansas voters, with districts shaped to protect communities of interest and reduce urban suburban divides. The big losers are incumbent legislators and both parties leadership as 25 House and four Senate open seats emerge.
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Kansas
Board of Education
House
Senate
Kris Kobach
U.S. Supreme Court
Joan Wagnon
Democratic Party
State House
State Senate
Ed Flentie
Wichita State University
Wisconsin election hope and fear in a turbulent campaign
In a fervent political column, Stanley Crouch argues big money shapes Wisconsin recall dynamics as Scott Walker edges Tom Barrett. He condemns union conflicts, praises women voters led by Michelle Obama, and warns conservatives of consequences, recalling Lincoln’s caution against being fooled.
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Scott Walker
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Tom Barrett
Rush Limbaugh
Senate
Michelle Obama
Michelle
Angela Davis
Michelle Lite
Karl Rove
Dick Armey
Sean Hannity
Walker
Abraham Lincoln
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Kansas State University
Insight Kansas
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Stanley Crouch
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