Wishful thinking on Kansas economy from Brownback editorial
The editorial critiques Governor Sam Brownback for optimistic claims about Kansas’s fiscal health and tax policy. It notes a projected $160 million deficit for the coming fiscal year, modest private sector job gains, and ongoing disputes over tax cuts. It questions whether tax breaks spur real job growth or mainly shift burdens to lower income Kansans while funding for education and infrastructure remains at risk.
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Associated Press
Brownback
Topeka
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Nebraska
Colorado
Paris climate deal amid coal mine closure debate
George Will argues the Paris agreement is largely aspirational and self-regulating, noting Britain's last deep pit coal mine closes as demand for coal rises globally. He recalls Kyoto, cites Kerry and McConnell opposition, and praises coal’s historical role in fueling industrial growth while warning against overregulation and costly global treaties.
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Britain
Paris
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John Kerry
U.S
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Senate
Massachusetts
Kerry
Mitch McConnell
Congress
Ridley
Scotland
Aneurin Bevan
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Public Forum on It's a Wonderful Life style warning
Lawrence writer Graham Kreicker pleads for Kansas officials to heed a Clarence the angel warning. He argues hospitals close, schools lose funds, teachers quit, and poverty grows, paralleling Bedford Falls to present state fiscal woes and a looming bleak future. He urges officials to watch the film for guidance.
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Clarence
Henry Travers
Bedford Falls
George Bailey
Jimmy Stewart
George
Kansas
Graham Kreicker
Lawrence
Economic disconnect in Kansas tax, wages and jobs
Rob Chestnut argues in a Lawrence letter that Gov. Brownback's AP interview misreads Kansas progress. He notes 4.1 percent unemployment, Kansas wages up about 7 percent since 2011, and a federal 46 percent national unemployment drop versus 40 percent for Kansas, saying tax shifts on those under 100000 are a poor idea and that tax policy should change to boost revenue and equity.
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Associated Press
Brownback
Kansas
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Rob Chestnut
Lawrence
Sanders supporters in Lawrence praise socialist label despite claims
In Lawrence, bumper sticker supporters of Bernie Sanders describe Democratic Socialism as true socialism and deny Marx relevance. They cite the DSA's self description as the largest socialist organization in the United States and its link to the Socialist International. Kevin Groenhagen notes Harrington’s IWA descent.
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Bernie Sanders
Lawrence
Sanders
Karl Marx
Democratic Socialists of America
Dsausa
Dsa
United States
U.S
Socialist International
Michael Harrington
The
International Workingmen’s Association
Harrington
Kevin Groenhagen
Interurban track work resumes in North Lawrence 1915
The Lawrence Daily Journal World reports that work on laying track for the interurban resumed in North Lawrence this morning with activity in the 500 block on Locust street. Earlier lay-offs due to bad weather and tire shortage have ended, and crews aim to reach the temporary terminal by week’s end. City schools plan fire safety upgrades following a New York school fire.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
North
Lawrence
Locust Street
New York
Smith
Read more Old Home Town at LJWorld.com news history
Lawrence Journal World invites readers to explore Old Home Town a history series that delves into Lawrence Kansas past with archival photos anecdotes and insights. Community details and notable local figures illuminate the city’s evolving neighborhoods and events across decades.
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Lawrence
Policy on Letters to the Journal World
The Journal World invites public forum letters under 250 words. Submissions must avoid libel and name calling. The paper may edit content while preserving viewpoints and requires name address and phone number. Submit by mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to letters at ijworld com.
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