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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2015
Page
4
Gov. Sam Brownback defends a plan aimed at closing a large budget hole, arguing it is not a tax increase due to income tax cuts. Critics say raising the sales tax, including on food, amounts to the biggest tax hike in state history, with few Kansans benefiting under Brownback's framing.
The Kansas editorial argues for higher sales and cigarette taxes and criticizes Brownback for supporting a $384 million tax package. It notes the state’s food taxes and ongoing budget gaps, with lawmakers relying on transfers and spending cuts. The piece portrays the governor and GOP allies as pushing tax increases to cover deficits.
Online readers react to an editorial accusing Gov. Sam Brownback of hypocrisy over taxes while a separate Lee Richardson Zoo story highlights a Family Nature Club. Emily Sexson, education aide at Lee Richardson Zoo, argues nature exploration builds confidence for families and children.
The Telegram asks readers to send signed letters with address and phone, confirming before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length and must be 500 words or less. Thank you notes should be general. form letters or testimonials will not be printed. Write Attn Editor 310 Seventh St. Garden City KS 67846 or email editor telearan. Online www gctelegram com
The commentary critiques political candidates including Bush and Obama, accusing them of money-driven ambitions, demagoguery, and opportunism. It argues a broader societal failure, citing corporate greed, media complicity, and eroding trust, with Bob Franken noted as CNN correspondent.
Donald Kaul argues that economic inequality is engineered by both major parties to benefit the rich. He cites weakened unions, soaring executive pay, tax cuts for the wealthy, rising college debt, and austerity after the Great Recession. He highlights Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s tax cuts and public-s sector cuts as example, urging readers to view themselves as workers, not consumers.
Stanley Crouch recalls Ornette Coleman whose death at 85 marks a watershed in free jazz. The Texan innovator reshaped improvisation with fire and dissenting tonality, aided by Don Cherry Charlie Haden and Billy Higgins at the Five Spot, challenging European norms and influencing Miles Davis and others.
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