Governor Brownback boos at intrastate NCAA clash game
During Sundays NCAA game between Wichita State and Kansas, a TV shot of Gov. Sam Brownback and his wife on the arena screen drew boos. Analysts say the reaction reflected misreading the moment. in Kansas such two team support is common.
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Brownback era seen as proof Kansas voters seek change
Editorial laments Gov Sam Brownback policies angering diverse groups from teachers to farmers and union members. It notes court selection politicization and financial strains as state aid shifts favor corporations. It urges a new governing approach as public discontent grows among Kansans.
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Bucklin Students Visit Statehouse Highlight Rural Talent
Bucklin high school students traveled to the Statehouse to show rural Kansas students are bright and deserve financial and academic support. Superintendent Kelly Arnberger urged greater backing, saying the district underestimates these young people.
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Easter Faith in Public Discourse Echoes of Change
A reflective column laments shifting Easter meanings across religion and culture in 2015. It critiques commercialism and celebrity culture intruding on sacred traditions, while noting media satire and societal shifts from sunrise services to secularized observances.
Rhode Island senator targets CEO pay with state contract rule
Rhode Island lawmakers propose a rule to award state contracts to firms whose top execs earn no more than 25 times the median worker pay. The bill could force disclosure of CEO pay ratios at major firms trading on Wall Street, boosting transparency and public scrutiny. Sam Pizzigati notes the move aligns with calls for tying public dollars to fair wages.
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Wacko-birds and the Lynch confirmation clash
Kathleen Parker argues the Lynch nomination fight in the Senate exposes dysfunction and partisan narratives. She notes abortion‚ sex trafficking‚ immigration and racial dynamics drive opposition, while Lynch's qualifications remain broadly supported. The piece frames Republicans as mired in branding wars rather than policy.
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