Editorial Questioning Block Grants in Kansas Schools
The piece argues the Kansas court ruling against block grant funding for K-12 schools is correct. It criticizes Senate President Susan Wagle and leaders for a dysfunctional session that expanded taxes, reduced school funding, and favored ultra conservative policy. It notes budget shortfalls, overtime costs, and a shift from the prior school finance formula to block grants. The piece cites a tax analysis showing shifts in burden between the wealthy and the poor.
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Kansas Republicans Stung Over ACA Repeal Hope
Online comment from GCTelegram readers responds to a story about Republican lawmakers still seeking to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The user dismisses GOP efforts as poor and cites lack of a better plan on their side. A separate quote notes enthusiasm about doing something on two weekends.
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Telegram invites signed letters to editor for Garden City KS
The Telegram calls for letters signed with writer address and phone, to be confirmed before printing. Letters stay under 500 words, may be edited for libel and length, and form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 6784 alanran Online www c telegram com
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N. Seventh St
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Too many Americans don't care about turning a nation around
A skeptical perspective decries widespread apathy toward reform in the United States. It cites Barack Obama's ascent, Charleston and Confederate flag debates, media sensationalism, and entrenched politics as barriers to renewal. The author warns without new leadership and civic engagement the democracy may fail.
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Politico
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Rest of the Story: Kansas Legislature Targets Judiciary and Bureaucracy
Burdett Loomis analyzes Kansas moves shaping budget power, judicial funding links to HB 2005, and a revived spoils system. He argues lawmakers threaten local control, politicize the bureaucracy, and curb voter fraud and election autonomy, echoing a partisan shift under Brownback.
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Senate
Jeff King
Independence
Amer
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GOP
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New York
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Secretary of State
Conservatives celebrate ACA victory and public option demise
Tina Dupuy argues that the conservative push for a market based health system culminated in the Affordable Care Act becoming law, upheld by courts, with the public option eliminated. She criticizes the ideological fight, notes the persistence of Obamacare, and calls for Republicans to celebrate the law as settled. The piece reflects on past proposals and contrasts them with the current political reality.
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