Let the Sunshine In Marks Kansas Open Government Week
The Kansas Sunshine Coalition notes a decade of open government gains and setbacks. While some progress includes reforms, key transparency efforts face expanded exemptions, higher access costs, and moves to restrict public notices to websites. The piece highlights secret emails, judiciary appointments, Koch funding questions, a costly records request, and a Johnson County raid case, urging citizens to push for genuine openness with Ron Keefover, former state public information officer, leading the coalition.
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O Reilly’s Lies Highlight Fox News as Propaganda Arm
A commentary argues Bill O Reilly has embellished accounts from the JFK assassination to El Salvador and Los Angeles riots. It claims Fox News functions as a propaganda system, with O Reilly’s credibility questioned while the network downplays the issues.
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Editorial condemns block-grant plan for Kansas schools
The piece argues Republicans push a complex block-grant funding plan for K-12 that lacks due deliberation, risking cuts for districts with at risk and bilingual students and potential school closures. It cites lawmakers who opposed earlier reforms and urges voters to oust those backing the move.
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Local Woman Spreads Kindness With Chalk Messages
Online comments from GCTelegram readers react to a Leoti museum story about a 36 star American flag donated to the Museum of the Great Plains. Susan Schrader praises Tessa Romero-Blood for kindness and contribution, noting flags and museum appreciation.
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Letters to the Editor at The Telegram
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone for confirmation before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length. Thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, and business testimonials will not be printed. Send to Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 or editor telegram online at www c telegram com.
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Kansas Teacher Laments Education Fight and Political Strain
Katie Rages from Montezuma voices anger over Sam Brownback era policies and a perceived attack on public education in Kansas. She cites tax cuts, court appointments, and tenure removal as threats to teachers, urging action to secure resources and respect for educators.
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