Kansas faces $705 million revenue loss next year
The state projects an 11.4 percent drop in overall revenue next fiscal year due to income tax cuts signed by Gov. Sam Brownback. Even with reserves, a roughly $327 million shortfall looms if spending holds steady, with Medicaid costs rising and a school funding suit possible. Budget officials warn of further cuts and debate restoring revenue via tax adjustments, though politically difficult.
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Scott City Football Clinches State Title Comeback
Online reader comments praised Scott City’s dramatic come from behind win in the state championship game. The edition also carries the Extension Connection column by Barbara Addison and Alli Burns from Finney County Extension agents.
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The Ironic Truth Behind Lower Education Standards
Leonard Pitts argues against race based education benchmarks used by Florida and Virginia. He recalls his own high SAT score and a white roommate with a higher score to illustrate harmful effects of tracking by race. He warns against lowering the bar and urges lifting all students to reach higher standards.
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Court to rule on Voting Rights Act Section 5
Raul A. Reyes argues the Supreme Court should uphold Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. Preclearance remains vital to prevent voter suppression in the South and safeguard minority voting rights amid new ID laws and redistricting challenges.
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Ready for a Republican makeover
Emmy Award winning reporter Bob Franken critiques the GOP post election image. He argues the party remains defined by wealth and intolerance while attempting outreach. He calls for in reach to purge in control radicals and for negotiating a sane fiscal policy.
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