Editorial calls Kansas lawmakers to revisit Brownback tax policy
The Kansas Legislature should revise Gov. Sam Brownback's 2012 2013 tax cuts as polls show his approval collapsing to 18 percent. The piece argues the tax strategy harmed job growth and state services, urging reversal and a return to fair taxation and stronger school funding.
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Enlightened campus approach to e cigarettes sparks debate
The Today’s Qu column quotes readers from GCTelegram.com arguing for permissive e cigarette policies on campuses to give smokers incentive to switch. It cites Doug Anstaett of the Kansas Press Association criticizing anonymity and calling for transparency in Kansas government.
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Letters to The Telegram Publish Signatures and Contact
The Telegram accepts signed letters to the editor with a return address and phone number. Each letter will be confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel or accuracy. Limit is 500 words and general thank you letters or form pieces are unlikely to be printed.
Voting rights and the politics of access in Kansas
Julie Doll argues that efforts by Republicans, led by Kris Kobach, to tighten voter registration and purge noncompliant voters echo historic suppression tactics. The piece contrasts past expansion of suffrage with today’s restrictions, urging fair implementation of identification and fraud safeguards while ensuring easy, universal participation.
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AB InBev SAB Miller merger would create beer monopoly
Jim Hightower criticizes the proposed 104 billion merger of AB InBev and SAB Miller as a monopolistic move that would control about 70 percent of US beer sales, threaten independent brewers, and trigger thousands of job cuts. The piece labels the deal as harmful to consumers and industry.
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Kansas centrists seek a cohesive message to shift the political pendulum
The piece argues center right Republicans must craft a unified mission and leadership to challenge a revived GOP machine. It notes centrists lack a defined Kansas brand beyond opposing Brownback and warns the pendulum will remain rightward without organized fundraising, data, and volunteers.
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