Border battle in politics and business choices across Missouri and Kansas
Editorial notes border tensions between Missouri and Kansas persist beyond sports realignment. Missouri lawmakers push for income tax cuts to lure businesses, while educators warn of revenue losses. A St. Louis nonprofit opposes tax cuts, citing potential $960 million annual shortfalls. A Kaufman Foundation Thumbtack poll shows Kansas rated friendlier to small business overall, though tax code scores are similar. Missouri lags Kansas in nine of eleven business-friendliness categories, underscoring uneven progress and local guidance needs.
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Diversity focus drags down education
George Will argues public schools and colleges have become arenas for diversity and sensitivity programs that undermine core learning. He cites Wisconsin DPI and VIS TA tied efforts promoting white privilege awareness, and notes rising nonteaching staff and administrative bloat across K twelve and higher education. He warns funds diverted to diversity roles drain academic mission and fuel taxpayer discontent.
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Dental Days to Spotlight Lawrence Dentists Next Week
Lawrence hosts the First Kansas District annual dental meeting next Wednesday and Thursday. The event shifts focus from costs to the profession’s finer side, presenting Lawrence residents with a broader view of local dentistry.
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Misleading No Tax Increase Bond Vote Draws Fire
Lawrence public schools promoted a 92.5 million bond as no tax increase while critics say payments will rise after old bonds are paid off. Officials reported 11,146 of 66,107 voters participated, with 8,040 voting yes and 3,106 no, passing the bond for all taxpayers despite low turnout. Gene Kean, Lawrence.
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Public Forum Pesticide Concern Highlights Local Debate
A reader argues against pesticide use on Lawrence trees citing BeyondPesticides.org about permithrin and bifenthrin harming wildlife and disrupting ecosystems. The letter links AFP to broad political opposition to education funding and library expansion, urging support for local schools and community well being amid bond controversy.
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Journal-World Letters Policy Essentials
The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words of public interest. Letters may be edited without changing viewpoints and must include the writer’s name address and telephone. Submissions can be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters at ijworld. com.
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