Kansas farmers face tax hike debate amid prairie chicken woes
Kansas farmers confront SB 178 and SB 264 proposals aiming to raise farm costs by 900 million dollars as lawmakers seek revenue after tax cuts. The bills would tax 46 million acres of land and remove sales tax exemptions on farm equipment, sparking farmer concern over price control and weather dependence.
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Daisy Award recipient KayLoni Sandoval praised
A reader comment on GCTelegram.com reacts to a story about KayLoni Sandoval being named the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The remark notes how the nurses’ presence and smiles provided reassurance during challenging times.
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What can I do about it in a democracy
Lee Hamilton argues citizens must engage actively beyond voting. Focus on a single issue to learn its complexities, build cross group coalitions, and communicate effectively including to the media. Solving local problems makes one pragmatic, fosters collaboration, and strengthens democracy in pursuit of a more perfect union.
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Missouri bully culture under scrutiny after Schweich death
Kansas City Star columnist Barbara Shelly argues Missouri politics fosters anonymous attacks and asks for donor disclosure laws. Danforth urged public office seekers to endure with decency, while funders behind controversial ads remain un traced under loophole rich nonprofit rules.
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Spirit of 1787 revival sparks Article Five debate
The Convention of States promotes a unified call to 35 states for an Article Five Convention to revise or replace the Constitution. Proponents stress limits on federal power while critics warn of risks, noting delegate selection and ratification hurdles. Bipartisan state sign-ons include New Jersey and North Dakota.
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