Garden City view questions focus on policy bills
Garden City Manager Matt Allen questioned why the state budget receives less attention while unrelated bills dominate the legislative session. Sen. Larry Powell of Garden City responded, noting policy bills arise from efforts to improve conditions or save money, though his answer did not fully satisfy the query.
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Kansans weigh bills to lift gun training rule and curb classroom content
The editorial critiques proposed bills SB 45 removing concealed carry training, SB 56 loosening morals rules for educators, and SB 34 letting Kris Kobach prosecute election crimes. It accuses far right legislators Powell and Love of following ALEC influenced aims linked to Kochs and the Kansas Chamber, while budget shortfalls from Brownback tax cuts loom without clear remedies.
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Dono van dealership comment stirs rural doubt
Finney County Commissioner Lon Pishny cites a CVB board decision amid a share of reader comments online. The dialogue follows a Kansas Legislature tax proposal debate affecting farmers and a recent firing of the Finney County Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director.
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Wisconsin Walker Uses Gotchas To Rally GOP Base
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker dominates early Republican chatter with a record against unions and a vow to take on 100000 protesters, while CPAC straw polls spotlight his rise as a conservative favorite. The piece notes Walker’s clashes with media and unions, his stance on right to work, and comparisons to rivals like Cruz and Bush. Bob Franken, CNN veteran, writes.
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Plain English in Federal Rules and ObamaCare Critique
A critical voice argues that plain language laws aim to simplify federal regulations, contrasting 2010 2011 actions with ObamaCare and Gruber comments. The piece laments complex rules, cites Heritage Foundation data on regulation growth, and urges fewer well written rules to avoid overreach and voter confusion.
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