Leadership critique of Kansas Senate leaders in school funding feud
Views from Kansas criticize Majority Leader Jim Denning and President Susan Wagle for blocking debate on school funding with a demand for a constitutional amendment. The piece cites quotes from Sen. Barbara Bollier, Sen. Anthony Hensley, and others, noting politics motivated actions and urging leaders to take responsibility and seek real solutions. It reflects on Wagle's alleged threats and a pivotal study showing Kansas needs 1.7 to 2 billion dollars in new funding over five years. Originally published in the Wichita Eagle.
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Epidemic at Haskell Institute Linked to Cold Dust
A letter to Haskell Institute's superintendent from Surgeon General Banks states the Indian school outbreak resembles camp epidemics and stems from cold weather and dust. He says authorities are not to blame and predicts cases will drop with warmer weather and rains. A school physician notes the grip is a strepto-grip following rubella and German measles, with pupils arriving at the hospital March 17.
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Lawrence
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Haskell
Facebook regulation debate hinges on market and trust
Washington columnist argues Congress should resist new internet rules, noting Mark Zuckerberg’s public apologies reveal Facebook’s shift from customer first to data monetization. He warns against overregulation, cites deep fakes and algorithm bias, and asserts market corrections plus better corporate safeguards are needed.
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Kansas basketball legacy and March excellence steady
In a public forum letter from Lawrence, TJ. Henderson notes NCAA structure with 347 Division I schools, 68 tournament bids, and 15 players knowing the season's aim. He praises Kansas for annual high expectations, elite status, and a storied program thriving in March and beyond.
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Lawrence
No to jail expansion and tax hike in Douglas County
Judy Pope urges a no vote on a county plan pairing a large jail expansion with a tax increase. She cites a failed request for national reform advice and a rapid payment to Treanor Architects, arguing the county must pursue a just, reforming criminal justice system.
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Letters to the Editor Rules and Submission Info
The Journal World outlines letter length limits calling for 250 words or fewer and signaling that calls are acceptable. Letters must be signed with the writer’s name address and phone number and the paper reserves edits without altering viewpoints. Submissions go to P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or letters jworld com via email.
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