Public schools in Kansas face funding fight and protests
Kansas education advocates led by Game On for Kansas Schools walk 60 miles from Merriam to Topeka to spotlight funding and policy cuts they say undermine K 12 education. Aaron Estabrook frames the issue as rights of 40 000 four year olds and argues for adequate, equitable education funding amid tax and policy shifts backed by Brownback era Republicans.
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Power to the teachers and parents quotes rise online
Editorially selected online comments from GCTelegram.com respond to Gov Brownback signing legislation to replace the state school finance formula with block grants. A Worthington spokeswoman cites demand shifts and oil prices as driving job cuts at Garden City Palmer Manufacturing and Tank.
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The Telegram prints signed letters with address and phone, up to 500 words, subject to editing for libel and accuracy. General thank you notes are allowed, while form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials are not accepted. Address Attn Editor 310 Seventh St Garden City Kansas 67846 or online at www.gctelegram.com.
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Boehner to Travel to Israel Amid GOP Tensions
Republican House Speaker John Boehner plans a trip to Israel to discuss peace and security and strengthen US Israel ties. He will meet Benjamin Netanyahu and celebrate Netanyahu’s election victory. The trip follows Obama's invitation for Netanyahu to address Congress and reflects intraparty strain among far right lawmakers.
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Clash of leaders over Iran deal tests U S politics
Bob Franken surveys the Iran nuclear negotiations, Netanyahu and Obama tensions, GOP opposition, and the broader push for a settlement. He notes hard lines, potential shifts, and the risk of political theater shaping a fragile accord.
Shameful attack on families and Dreamer students in Kansas
The Kansas City Star columnby Mary Sanchez condemns lawmakers led by Rep. Jerry Lunn for backing a bill to end in state tuition for Dreamers. It notes Lunn owns real estate housing a clinic aiding the uninsured, many Latino immigrants, and argues for reform of visa rules rather than targeting immigrant children. The piece urges Congress to fix immigration law and criticizes the tactics used to score political points.
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Be practical with Medicaid in Kansas debate
Kansas should expand Medicaid eligibility to cover about 150,000 more residents. Proponents cite health and economic benefits including $400 million annually in federal funds and reduced hospital costs, while opponents link expansion to Obamacare politics. Duane Goossen urges lawmakers to accept federal money and extend coverage.
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