Should Kansas tax revenue forecast system be overhauled
Editorial argues the Brownback administration seeks to end public release of monthly revenue estimates to hide shortfalls from tax cuts. It criticizes the task force for bias, contending the move would replace transparency with secrecy and shield a failing fiscal agenda.
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Controversial stance tests support for medicinal marijuana advocate
Online comments on a Garden City case featuring medicinal marijuana advocate Shona Banda reveal deep public division. The GCTelegram piece notes the controversy and includes a quoted remark from Ryan Ruda on growing student enrollment at Garden City Community College through a large marching band indicator.
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Crisis in Civics Education Sputters Amid Survey Gap
Tom Purcell comments on ACTA findings that many college graduates are ignorant of core U.S. civics. The dialogue covers constitutional amendment processes, ratification, presidential war power, impeachment, and term lengths. The piece highlights concerns that a poorly informed citizenry risks manipulation by politicians and undermines self government.
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United States ranks low in youth fitness study
A global study of 1.1 million youths aged 9 to 17 across 50 nations finds the United States 47th in overall fitness. Researchers link lower fitness to income inequality, noting that more equal nations show higher youth fitness, better mental health, and less social bullying.
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Did you hear about Jacob Hall
A column argues after a South Carolina school shooting that a 14-year-old killed 6-year-old Jacob Hall and questions the media and public bias on terrorism versus gun violence, noting vast gun death figures and a collective shrug at youth killings. It cites other victims and contrasts coverage of terrorism with domestic gun violence.
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