Kansas Senate backs state run casino plan with slots
The Senate approved a bill to allow resort casinos in four areas and slot machines at tracks. Gov. Sebelius plans to sign, calling it historic. Critics warn of bankruptcy and family harms while tribal interests may sue to block competition. If upheld, about 200 million annually could fund debt reduction and local tax relief.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Potawatomi
Topeka
Dodge City
Kansas City
State Board of Regents
Arroyo denounces bus standoff over education demands
Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo condemned the school bus siege in which two men held 26 children and demanded better educational opportunities. The episode drew national attention as authorities negotiated to ensure the hostages' safety and address the men’s claims.
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Philippines
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Caney Telegram Seeks Signed Letters To Editor
The Telegram invites readers to submit letters to the editor signed with the writer’s address and phone number. All letters will be confirmed before publication and edited for libel and length. Limit about 500 words. thank you notes should be general. form letters and testimonials may not be printed. Include email option.
First Amendment Text Variant on Religion and Free Speech
The excerpt presents the First Amendment protections addressing establishment of religion, free exercise, freedom of speech and press, assembly, and petition. It outlines prohibitions on Congress making laws that inhibit these civil liberties or curb the right to petition the government for grievances.
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Congress
Plan for economic growth and tax sunset proposal
Duane West argues for continuing funding to the county economic development board, detailing by-laws changes, budget oversight by elected commissioners, and board representation. He warns against ineffective incentives, stresses transparency on ownership, and urges a yes vote next Tuesday to sustain job and population gains amid ongoing projects like an ethanol plant and Sunflower construction.
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Economic Development Board
Timbuktu
Finney County plan defended to grow jobs and taxes
A reader letter argues that short term incentives to attract new business and expand Palmer Manufacturing will pay long term benefits through property tax revenue and better jobs. It counters Bonnie Knoll’s critique and urges support for FCEDC’s plan and a yes vote, highlighting community infrastructure needs and investor commitment.
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Bonnie Knoll
Economic Development Corporation
Palmer
FCEDC
Tim Hanigan
Garden City
Harness support letter for Nancy Harness for City Commissioner
A letter from Nancy Harness's younger brother urges support for her City Commissioner bid. The writer praises her listening, intelligence, and communication, notes shared community concerns, and references economic development and local tax issues surrounding Sunflower and ethanol plants, urging a vote against a 1/4 cent sales tax extension. The piece ties local politics to Garden City and Finney County news.
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Nancy
Nancy Harness
Eric Keller
Garden City
Campaign adds new twist as smokers rally in Garden City
SAM LANE criticizes three candidates for City Commission over a smoking ordinance. He argues businesses must protect customers, reject the idea that smoking is a civil right, and says clubs lacking broad appeal fail. He contends poor planning harmed business and that the candidates show unpreparedness for office.
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Garden City
Sam Lane
Jim Perkins Campaign Statement Highlights Stand on Issues
Harold Perkins presents Jim Perkins as a decisive, independent candidate who evaluates evidence and makes his own decisions. He notes Perkins’ experience with diverse leaders and police, university teaching, and Iraqi lice College, stressing city employee care, economic development, and responsive governance to voters. Vote for Jim Perkins on Tuesday.
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Jim Perkins
Jim
United States
Iraq
Lice College
Harold Perkins
Garden City
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