Editorials Policy spat highlights Kansas legislative infighting
The Legislative Educational Planning Committee meeting exposed intraparty feud in Kansas Republicans as Sen. John Vratil proposed restoring base state aid to 4492 per pupil. Chairman Steve Huebert adjourned abruptly, leaving seven members, including five who will not return, as the motion passed 7 to 0. The piece laments childish conduct and warns districts and taxpayers if such attitudes persist in the new session.
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Steve Huebert
Valley Center
Vratil
Jean Schodorf
Wichita
Ruth Teichman
Stafford
Bob Marshall
Fort Scott
Eber Phelps
Hays
Topeka
Lawrence
Marci Francisco
Barbara Ballard
Latin America focus may rise if Kerry becomes secretary of state
Andres Oppenheimer suggests Obama’s second term could shift U S policy toward Latin America with potential changes in leadership in Congress. Menendez could head the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Engel the House Foreign Affairs Committee, boosting Latin America agendas including drug policy reform and trade, while Latinos gain political weight after the elections.
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D-N.y
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Oil heating scheme eyed for Lawrence merchants
Lawrence leaders discuss forming a company to supply heating oil to businesses. Oil would be piped into buildings from large corner tanks, with meters measuring consumption and charges based on usage. Compiled by Sarah St. John.
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Lawrence
Sarah St. John
Editor notes on teacher unions and Newtown contrast
Pete Rowland of Lawrence criticizes a Kansas governor's focus on teacher unions while condemning the fatal Newtown shooting. He calls for action over fear of NRA patrons and urges accountability for leadership amid ongoing classroom risks.
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NRA
Kansas
Pete Rowland
Lawrence
Lecompton USPS meeting draws state and federal officials
On November 3 a Lecompton post office meeting brought officials including Gov. Brownback senators Roberts Moran and Francisco and Rep. Jenkins plus state Sen. Hensley and Sloan and about 100 residents. USPS could not answer many questions and promised Richard Watkins would follow up. as of December 17 no further communications had been received.
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Brownback
Roberts
Moran
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Jenkins
Hensley
Francisco
Tom Sloan
USPS
Kevin Billings
Richard Watkins
Public Forum Slams USPS Over Local Respects
Lecompton resident Paul Bahnmaier voices strong criticism of USPS for showing disregard toward residents of Lecompton, Big Springs, and Stull, as well as state and federal officials in a public forum.
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Lecompton
Big Springs
Stull
Paul Bahnmaier
Rejecting God and the Newtown Tragedy in Public Life
A reader laments the exclusion of God from schools and public life after Newtown, arguing that society has rejected Biblical truth. He cites Joel 2 12 13 and urges return to the Lord with fasting and mourning, insisting it is never too late to seek God.
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God
Carl Burkhead
Lawrence
Support gun laws to curb carnage and vote actions
Barbara Palmer urges readers to hold elected officials accountable for gun policy after mass shootings. She urges advocacy for stronger enforcement, restrictions on assault weapons, and public pressure to fund law enforcement and prevent gun violence. She singles out lawmakers who oppose tightened laws and urges citizen action.
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Lynn Jenkins
NRA
Barbara Palmer
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