Amtrak funding sparks debate in Kansas lawmakers
The editorial notes Congress approved nearly 8 billion for Amtrak, but Rep Huelskamp and GOP colleagues opposed the measure. It highlights Kansas reliance on Amtrak for rural connectivity, mentions a 2014 Garden City grant and notes local officials’ push to preserve the Southwest Chief route amid track repairs.
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Los Angeles
Garden City
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Texas
New Mexico
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Kansas Department of Transportation
Huelskamp
Quotes hail Nicole and downtown progress in Garden City
Editorial staff selects online comment praising Nicole and Downtown Vision board members as Garden City investments progress face upbeat support from local businesspeople. Another quote from Tracy Streeter questions $18 billion water project feasibility, noting seven dollar bushel corn complicates calculations for pumping water uphill from northeast Kansas to western Kansas.
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Downtown Vision Board of Directors
Downtown Businesspeople
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Garden City
Tracy Streeter
Kansas Water Office
Kansas
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Details
The Telegram announces letters to the editor must be signed with the writer’s address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication and are subject to editing for libel and length. Submissions should be 500 words or less and sent to Attn Editor at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67841 Online www e
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Hillary Clinton privacy saga amid renewed White House bid
CNN columnist Bob Franken argues Hillary Clinton cannot escape scrutiny over private email practices and secrecy. He notes past Clinton disputes, compares to Edward Snowden, and calls for greater government openness as she contemplates another presidential run. He warns the public deserves full disclosure of official business.
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White House
Colin Powell
Hillary
Clinton
Whitewater
State Department
Edward Snowden
National Security Agency
United States
Illinois budget battle sparked by Rauner cuts and flat tax critique
Susan Gries argues in Chicago that Illinois faces no real shortage, only misused wealth. She cites Gov Rauner's proposed 6 billion dollar cuts, flat taxes, and corporate loopholes. Gries backs progressive revenue and targeted policy to fund housing, health, and social services while preserving investments across the state.
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Titans of Business and Finance
Illinois
Bruce Rauner
Wisconsin
Scott Walker
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Maryland
Larry Hogan
Social Services
Magnificent Mile
Michigan Avenue
National People’s Action
Northside
Fair Economy
Susan Gries
Fair Economy Illinois
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Views on the Lesser Prairie-Chicken and politics
Randy D. Rodgers argues the Lesser Prairie-Chicken has declined due to habitat loss from industry, drought, and misinforming critics. He warns against fear mongering by lawyers and groups and urges cautious conservation focusing on factual, real protection of remaining habitat and rancher stewardship.
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Kansas
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Randy D. Rodgers
Hays
Bar liquor in groceries fuels Kansas bill push
Jeff Arkebauer of Scott City cites Uncork Kansas funding and out-of-state interests as driving B2200 to permit wine and liquor sales in grocery and convenience stores. He warns of 400 liquor store closures, 3,000 job losses, higher costs, and youth access, urging questions for lawmakers and contacts to ask for more safeguards.
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Grocery
C-stores
Oregon
Jeff Arkebauer
Scott City
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