Gloom over Kansas budget widens with revenue shortfalls
GCTelegram notes Kansas faces a widening budget gap after July through September revenues miss by 45 million, wiping out the mid 2017 reserve. Brownback and the Legislature face calls for bold revenue measures and possible additional cuts as officials warn the fiscal outlook could worsen.
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Typical ring in the nose critique of the governor budget
Online reader reaction from GCTelegram.com to a Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle press conference includes a harsh critique of the budget plan. Dr Mirta Martin Fort Hays State University is quoted about belief and merit citing opportunity without handouts at a Diversity Breakfast event.
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Pence Debates Kaine in Farmville as Trump Stays Central
In Farmville Pence steers clear of Trump while Kaine presses Clinton issues. Pence defends Trump sparsely, focuses on Clinton and policy, and avoids attacking his running mate beyond general support. The Washington Post notes Pence's disciplined performance may shape 2020 prospects.
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Lee
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Clinton
United States
Hillary Clinton
North Korea
Appomattox
Vote to retain Kansas Supreme Court Justices in retention election
Gerry Schultz argues against concentrating power in the governor’s office by altering the Kansas Supreme Court selection. He urges voters to preserve an independent judiciary, recalling 1956 voter action and urging Kansans to vote to retain their justices in the upcoming retention election.
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Supreme Court
Kansas
Taxing political rhetoric on Trump taxes and reform
The piece argues about the New York Times Company tax refund figures, cites Forbes on 2014 tax benefits, and comparesDemocrats, Trump, and tax reform. It questions IRS actions, cites Comey and Obama era politics, and advocates real spending reform over tax code changes.
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