Lawmakers urged to defend Kansas Renewable Portfolio Standard
Editorial argues Kansas faces a budget crisis yet lawmakers push to repeal the Renewable Portfolio Standard. It credits wind energy for job growth and investment while condemning Koch interests and allied groups for pressuring the RPS repeal. It warns undoing the standard would hurt wind growth and cites Gov Brownback’s tax cuts as failing to boost jobs.
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Community letter asks why districts cut budgets despite funding rises
An online reader complains that rising student funding hasn’t stopped budget cuts, accusing the legislature and governor of waging a destructive war with education. In a separate feature, Tessa Romero-Blood explains chalked sidewalk messages saying you are loved aim to help those struggling with mood and loneliness.
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Letters to the Telegram Editor guidelines
The Telegram lays out procedures for letters to the editor including signing with the writer name and address, confirmation before publication, editing for libel and length, and a 500 word limit. Thank you letters are general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed.
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Words wound and kill in political discourse
Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich’s death exposes the deadly side of political battles. The piece condemns anti Semitic whispers and harassment by factions, notes Schweich’s public roles and faith, questions the cause of his suicide, and argues that politics remains a brutal, harsh arena for public figures.
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Citizens push for action as H1B impact hits jobless
Michael Reagan argues that California’s 5.4 percent unemployment is worsened by state’s use of H1B visa holders to process unemployment claims and tech firms’ reliance on foreign workers. He cites Deloitte’s role in California unemployment modernization, Southern California Edison layoffs, and broader calls for more U.S. citizens in STEM jobs. He notes lobbying, wage pressure, and political figures urging looser H1B rules.
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To Green or Not to Green in Modern Market
John Schlageck, agriculture commentator from Kansas, surveys the rise of green labeled products since the 1980s. He notes marketing tricks, premium pricing, consumer zeal, and skepticism toward brands that lack credibility or impact.
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