Kansas lawmakers push plan to close 900 million deficit
Our View editors argue the Kansas Truth Caucus floated an unrealistic plan to erase a 900 million deficit over two years without restoring income taxes cut in 2012. The piece labels the plan neither workable nor truthful and criticizes the session for stalled progress and political motives.
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Kansas
Kansas Truth Caucus
Sam Brownback
Editorial critique of Kansas tax cuts under Gov. Brownback
The piece argues the 2012 income tax cuts failed to spur growth, draining revenue and harming education and infrastructure. It accuses ultraconservatives of skirting budget needs by tapping tobacco funds, while moderates seek genuine revenue for core services and balanced budgets.
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Sam Brownback
Gctelegram.com
Brownback
KPERS
Kansas
Garden City
Brownback and Company
Statehouse
Leadership Kansas alum wins, Garden City leader praised
An online comment lauds Ash Ley Goss after her appointment as deputy secretary for public health at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Matt Allen, Garden City city manager, reflects on cross sector view after the Leadership Kansas award, highlighting local and state impact.
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Gctelegram.com
Ashley Goss
Matt Allen
Garden City
Leadership
Kansas
Letters to the editor policy and contact instructions
The Telegram invites signed letters under 500 words with writer address and phone. Letters may be edited for libel and length. Thank you notes are general. form letters poems consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed. Address Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Email editor ala war Online www gctelegram com
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Palm Beach critique lauds Melania Ivanka amid Trump era excess
Palm Beach correspondent Kathleen Parker lauds Melania and Ivanka Trump as beacons of elegance amid global scrutiny of President Trump. The piece notes their poised presence in Saudi Arabia, contrasts with the president, and praises Western dress modesty while highlighting cultural sensitivities and diplomacy.
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Lilly Pulitzer
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Saudi Arabia
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Arabia
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Ivanka
Toby Keith
Michelle Obama
Laura Bush
Greta van Susteren
Bush
Middle East
Susan Bigsby
Bigsby
Worth Avenue
America
Timeless Commencement Advice From Peter Funt
Peter Funt offers practical guidance to Class of 2017 graduates including reading a newspaper and watching news programs, limiting device use, gaining real world experience, calling home, voting, smiling daily, traveling abroad, and staying humble. He stresses civic awareness, family ties, and continuous learning beyond the diploma.
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C-Span
60 Minutes
NPR
Hollywood
Trump
Donald Trump
Andy Rooney
Saving America's great places in yellowstone and beyond
The piece reflects on Yellowstone as the first national park, notes the historic bypass of protection driven by politics, and warns that Donald Trump may scale back monuments by order of review. It underscores protected lands as public heritage and urges public comments at Regulations.gov.
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Congress
Grand Canyon
Great Smoky Mountains
Grand Tetons
Florida
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Trump
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