Kansas Legislature wraps up amid conservative stumbles
Our View notes the 2014 session closed quickly with notable setbacks. The article highlights failed attempts to repeal the Renewable Portfolio Standard, continued Medicaid expansion opposition, and moves affecting public schools and charter funding. It calls for public input at the Garden City Chamber coffee event at 6:30 p.m. at St. Catherine Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Brownback
Statehouse
Garden City Area
Quotes From Readers On Youth Skin Health And Tanning Laws
Online remarks from GCTelegram readers respond to a story on a proposed tanning law banning minor access. A commenter questions grassroots funding for postcards, while Rep Don Hineman comments on a renewable energy standards campaign. The piece highlights public opinions in a Kansas context.
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Gctelegram.com
Don Hineman
R-Dighton
Kansas
Americans For Prosperity
Letters Policy For The Telegram Readers guidelines and contact
The Telegram welcomes signed letters under 500 words, includes writer address and phone, and will confirm before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length. General thank you notes are acceptable. form letters and consumer complaints will not be printed. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846.
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
Lee Memorial Fund aids Alzheimer's care in Kansas
The article profiles Skip Mancini and the Lee Memorial Fund created to help Alzheimer’s patients, families, and caregivers in a 19 county region of Central and Western Kansas. It notes rising national cases, the emotional toll on families, and calls for stronger research funding and political action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Mancini
Lee Memorial Fund
Central and Western
Kansas
The
Alzheimer’s Association
Congress
Alzheimer’s support group and funding concerns rise
Interested individuals may call the Central and Western Kansas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 272-3900. The piece warns of a costly future as Alzheimer’s care costs reach trillions, notes federal funding lags in research, and urges action while highlighting donor compassion from Skip Mancini and others.
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Central and Western
Kansas
The
Alzheimer’s Association
Congress
Skip Mancini
Death Penalty Dilemma Calls for Humanity Over Revenge
Kathleen Parker argues against state sponsored killing, questioning whether a humane death is possible. She notes Lockett's botched 2014 Oklahoma execution, cites the victims’ horror, and warns that executions perpetuate revenge. The piece urges a civilized stance, favoring life in prison over further bloodshed.
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Oklahoma
Clayton Lockett
Lockett
Bobby Lee Bornt
Bornt
Stephanie Neiman
Mike Christian
Christian
Nigeria Girls Kidnapping and Global Protest Draw Attention
Leonard Pitts links the 2014 abduction of over 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria to Boko Haram demands and global outrage. He highlights Malala’s impact, cites Abubakar Shekau, and profiles PCNAF founder Albert Hannans, urging aid through scholarships and peaceful action.
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Nigeria
Malala Yousafzai
Pakistan
Abubakar Shekau
Allah
Shekau
Dakar
Senegal
Los Angeles
Calif
Washington, D.C
London
England
John Kerry
Mary J. Blige
Ben Cardin
Hillary Clinton
Questlove
Albert Hannans
Peace Corps
Hannans
Peace Corps Nigeria Alumni Foundation
Forum For African Women Educationalists
Inclusive Community Education and Development Association
PCNAF
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Dena Sattler
Gctelegram
Denas
Kathleen Parker
Washington Post
Kathleenparker
Washpost.com
Leonard Pitts
Miami Herald
Miamiherald
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