Editorial urges Kansas judiciary pay hike amid underfunding
Kansas judges and staff are among the lowest paid in the nation. A January 2017 NCSC update placed general jurisdiction judges 50th of 51, improving to 47th with cost of living. The editorial notes eight years since a raise, a $20 million request to raise compensation, and a $900 million two year shortfall, questioning the value placed on justice in Kansas and urging reader comments.
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Kansas Judicial Branch
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Lawton Nuss
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Garden City storm draws mixed local reaction from readers
An online comment from GCTelegram.com labeled Garden City as country folk to Johnson County readers in response to a state audit on Garden City USD 457 savings. A public works director described unexpected severity from a severe winter storm that hit Garden City on Saturday and Sunday, noting extensive damage beyond the initial days.
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Johnson County
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Holcomb
Syracuse
Colby
Gctelegram.com
Sam Curran
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Letters to the Editor guidelines at The Telegram Garden City
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone, to be verified before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length. thank you notes are general. Form letters, poems, complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Fax 244 379 2675 Email editor Telegram Online www gctelegram com
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Trump 100 days fantasyland recaps his claimed progress
A compilation of Donald Trump’s statements during his first 100 days, framed as his own words. He asserts unprecedented action, praise for allies, and misgivings about the scope of the presidency while denying Russia involvement and defending healthcare rollout.
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Reuters
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U.S
Post
Glenn Kessler
Michelle Ye Hee Lee
Elijah Cummings
Tried and true food safety tips for shoppers and cooks
Practical guidance from John Schlageck on keeping food safe from farm to table. Emphasizes cleanliness separation of raw and cooked foods, proper refrigeration, hand washing, thorough cooking, and avoiding cross contamination to prevent E coli and salmonella. Welcomes prudent shopping like separating eggs and raw meat in carts and packing perishables in the coolest car area.
Views on Congressman's Day in Washington with Kansas Delegation
Dr Bill Clifford recounts a day with Congressman Roger Marshall in Washington DC. He notes Marshall’s attentive listening, engagement with Kansas businesses and civic groups, and coordination with staff and senators. The piece praises Marshall's problem solving, accessibility, and dedication to western Kansas constituents.
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University of Kansas
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Garden City
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Moratorium on Book Donations by Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Finney County Public Library suspend all book and material donations until August 1 due to volunteer limits. A Bag-of-Books Sale will occur during Beef Empire Days and the library book store remains open. Officers Jernberg, Vannaman, and Harsha serve as president, secretary, and treasurer.
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Finney County Public Library
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Don Jernberg
Dorothy Vannaman
Ken Harsha
Garden City
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