Kansas moves toward statewide smoking ban amid exemptions
State lawmakers push a Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act that would ban smoking in public places and many workplaces. The measure retains exemptions for tobacco shops and private clubs, and even allows designated areas in adult care homes and state casinos. Critics warn the plan would still expose workers and patrons to secondhand smoke while preserving gaming floor allowances.
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Mark Parkinson
Garden City
Charles Roth
Salina
Roth
Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act Debate Should Casinos Be Included
SWKTalk community members debate Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act and the issue of exempting state casinos. Critics argue excluding casinos worsens worker exposure to secondhand smoke, citing state revenue goals versus health costs and public opinion favoring smoke-free public spaces.
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Kansas
Multinational responses amid crises cited by leaders
Chilean President Michele Bachelet described the earthquake catastrophe as unthinkable in La Moneda Palace as death tolls rose to 708. Marine officials stated U S Marines and Afghan troops will remain in Marjah for months to prevent insurgent returns. Nancy Ann DeParle supported a simple majority vote on health reform, urging action on core issues.
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Michele Bachelet
la Moneda Palace
Marjah
Abe
U.S
White House
Nancy-Ann DeParle
Telegram invites signed letters to editor policy
The Telegram requests letters to the editor be signed with the writer’s address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel and length. Thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Phone 620-276-6862 Ext 201 E mail editor@gctelegram.com Online www.gctelegram.com
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
First Amendment Code Guarantee Text
The First Amendment secures religion by prohibiting establishment and protects free exercise. It also defends freedom of speech and the press. It ensures peaceable assembly and the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Free market tax base plan eyes broad Kansas levy
Kansas state analyst H Edward Flentje proposes a BRAC like commission to close tax loopholes and broaden the tax base. He argues exemptions widen rates, urging comprehensive taxation of all property income and services to lower overall sales tax rates and lessen the burden on main street, with cookies taxed at $3.50 a box.
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Kansas
H. Edward Flentie
Congress
Dr. Flentje
Flentje
Parkinson
Rachel Maddow and the left’s wit in modern TV discourse
Stanley Crouch assesses Rachel Maddow as a sharp, liberal commentator who blends intelligence and humor. He contrasts her with leftist stereotypes, notes her tolerance for diverse voices, and praises her ability to challenge right wing figures while maintaining principled individuality. He reflects on her role in politics, culture, and LGBTQ issues.
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Rachel Maddow
Maddow
David Frum
Africa
United States
Jon Stewart
Bill Maher
Obama
Afghanistan
John McCain
Sarah Palin
Glenn Beck
Rush Limbaugh
Born Again in Argentina Reunites Son With True Father
Francisco Madariaga Quintela, identified as Alejandro Gallo for 32 years, is the 101st case aided by the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo. He and Abel Madariaga, his biological father, recount a life altered by Argentina's Dirty War and a decades-long search for identity. The Grandmothers vow to keep pursuing all missing children and justice for victims.
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Ancisco Madariaga Quintela
Alejandro Ramiro Gallo
Madariaga Quintela
Plaza de Mayo
Argentina
Francisco
Abel Madariaga
Silvia Quintela
Los Montoneros
Alejandro Gallo
Susana Colombo
Silvia
Gallo
Grandmothers
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