Kansas Chamber claims role in state policy shaping
The Kansas Chamber of Commerce and allies assert influence in the Statehouse after a 2012 campaign they call a push against thoughtful Republican lawmakers. Mike O Neal, former speaker and current chamber president, boasted of the organization's pivotal role in advancing legislation favored by Gov. Sam Brownback and allied groups.
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Kansas Chamber influence wanes as 2024 vote nears
Editorial notes Kansas Chamber endorsements drew backlash after 2012 income tax cuts and education funding shifts. It argues Kansans rejected Chamber-backed incumbents in August and will likely punish the Chamber further in the November 8 general election, citing ALEC ties and conservative policy hurts.
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Kansas lawmakers pay back to dodge the pay window
Editorially selected online comment from GC Telegram com reacts to U S Rep Tim Huel skamp not taking state pension funds. It implies lawmakers avoid faces of robbers by rushing to pay. Also notes Day of Remembrance tribute and Garden City Community College president Herb Swender comments on the event and patriotism.
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Letters to the Editor at The Telegram
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Market excesses fuel outrage over price hikes and college tuition
Dr. John Richard Schrock notes rapid EpiPen and HIV drug price surges by Mylan and others, likening them to Enron style shortages. He argues public universities must avoid fast price hikes by gradual increases, amid rising tuition, marketing spending, and reliance on adjunct staff.
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Hypocrisy Over Marijuana Laws Highlighted by Obama News
Jill Richardson argues that federal marijuana remains illegal while alcohol and tobacco stay legal, condemning the higher standard for marijuana and urging medical use research. She notes EPA chemical regulation gaps and compares public safety norms with a push for tobacco and alcohol controls, citing recent policy debates.
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Colorful history of taxation during campaigns
The piece traces the rise and fall of income taxes in America from 1861 through 2010s policy shifts, noting top rates from 1 percent to 90 plus percent, and outlining party positions. It argues taxation remains a defining campaign theme with proposals to cut or raise rates. It also highlights broad tax burdens including gas, utilities, sales, and local taxes.
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