Kansas Open Records Act under review for personnel files
Kansas lawmakers open to revising the Open Records Act with focus on public personnel records. A committee hearing noted that many exemptions exist, but advocates say broader disclosure serves the public interest. Supreme Court rulings urge liberal application, with rare privacy exemptions.
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Ansas
Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
Schwarzenegger swearing in sparks labor and dreams
Arnold Schwarzenegger cites a golden dream while being sworn in as California governor. Labor analysts say twenty five states report tardy Labor Department decisions delaying or denying emergency aid to workers facing job loss amid a broader policy friction. John Hench, 95, notes Disney’s Mickey Mouse design shift toward a rounder look, reflecting a broader transformation.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
California
Jane McDonald-Pines
Afl-Cio
Labor Department
John Hench
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Mickey Mouse
Finney County and Garden City Commission Addresses Listed
Administrative centers for Finney County and Garden City are provided with street addresses. Finney County Commission at 311 N Ninth St, Garden City KS 67846 and Garden City Commission at 301 N Eighth St.
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Ninth St
Garden City
Garden City Commission City
Eighth St
Telegram Editor Contact Details in Garden City
The Telegram prints reader feedback options by email fax and phone. Instructions list the editor contact at 310 N Seventh St Garden City Kansas with the number 275-27046.6962 and a general address for correspondence.
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N. Seventh St
Garden City
Fragmentary OCR Hints on First Amendment Text
The readable portion centers on the phrase about Congress prohibiting the founding freedoms. It references religion free exercise and abridging freedom of speech and of the press. It notes the right of the people to assemble peacefully and petition government for redress of grievances.
Budget gloom state by state Washington reacts with enthusiasm
A sweeping survey via Stateline.org shows mixed national fiscal fortunes. Alaska reports a huge budget deficit while California faces a potential ballot of 30 billion in bonds. Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Texas all report budget strains and program cuts. The piece contrasts upbeat GDP and unemployment data with ongoing hardships for families and states, noting disputes over Medicaid cuts, highway projects, and staffing gaps. The author also addresses reader confusion over presidential and Senate military service.
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Stateline.org
Alaska
Dick Cattanach
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Anchorage Daily News
Arizona
Joint Legislative Budget Committee
Arizona Capitol Times
California
Associated Press
Transportation Commission
Connecticut
John Rowland
Georgia
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Illinois
Chicago Transit Authority
The
State University
Rod Blagojevich
Chicago
Indiana
Joe Kernan
Indianapolis Star
Iowa
Tom Vilsack
Department of Public Safety
Vilsack
Michigan
Jennifer Granholm
Houston Chronicle
Bush
Texas
Austin
Abraham Lincoln
Iraq
Gen Y voters seek authenticity despite politics hype
Ellen Goodman analyzes how Generation Y, the under-25 cohort, distrusts spin yet remains politically engaged. The CNN Mac versus PC moment during the Rock the Vote debate and scripted audience questions highlight tensions between authenticity and media manipulation. Young voters favor realness over ideology, expect jobs and affordable healthcare, and may swing future elections as they outnumber Boomers.
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Alexandra Trustman
Alexandra
Ann Fishman
Madison Avenue
Jessica Lynch
Anna Greenberg
Jesse Ventura
Ross Perot
John McCain
Ralph Nader
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Dean
Vermont
al Sharpton
Tawana Brawley
George Burns
Reagan
Clinton
Iowa Caucus
Thankful from A to I Thankful from A to I
A light hearted Thanksgiving list from A to Z praising people places and things. The writer thanks family friends hometown Garden City readers and moments like a call from his son at 4 15 PM and gaining a career chance at The Telegram.
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Iowa State
Jayhawk
Riley
Evan
Garden City
Dawn
Telegram
Quizno
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