Editorial on shield laws and reporter rights in Kansas
The Kansas Supreme Court refused to block a subpoena compelling a Dodge City Daily Globe reporter to reveal notes and a confidential source in a murder case. The piece argues for a shield law, defending press independence and the public’s right to information, warning that forcing disclosure chills sources and hindered reporting.
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Dodge City Daily Globe
Kansas Press Association
Ford County
Terry Malone
Malone
Samuel Bonilla
Bonilla
Dodge City
U.S
Kansas
Senate
Judiciary Committee
America’s Destiny Tied to Demographics and Debt
George Will argues that America’s aging population and rising health costs will dictate fiscal policy and national priorities. He contrasts U.S. spending trends with China’s rapid growth, warning that an aging society risks impeding defense and global standing while China expands in education and GDP.
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Washington
Barack Obama
Congress
House Budget Committee
Obama
Tampa
Fla
George W. Bush
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
America
Fogel
China
European Union
United States
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Old Home Town: City Manager Faces Landfill and Relations
New City Manager Buford Watson grapples with locating a new city landfill and launching a police community relations program while getting acquainted with the planning staff and assessing Lawrence’s financial condition.
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Buford Watson
Lawrence
Journal World Letters Policy for Public Forum Submissions
Letters to the public forum should be 250 words or less and address public interest. The Journal World may edit letters without altering viewpoints. Submission grants nonexclusive license to publish and distribute. Include writer name address and phone number. Mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters@ijworld.com.
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Publc Forum
Journal World
Lawrence
Ijworld.com
Public Forum on Tax Accountability in Lawrence
A letter to the editor urges sustainable government funding and long term upkeep for projects. The writer cites federal deficits, KU maintenance backlogs, Lawrence city services, and school district programs, demanding taxpayers see plans to sustain costs beyond new revenues and future money. Ken Meyer, Lawrence.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Reform not dead in response to Dr Bruner letter
Robin Jones of Tonganoxie argues health care reform is not dead and criticizes pundits for blaming Republicans. She says the bill is bad policy, cites no bipartisan votes, and predicts GOP losses in coming elections due to complacent leadership and dismissive attitudes toward voters.
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Steven Bruner
Public Forum
Massachusetts
Washington
Robin Jones
Tonganoxie
Invest in neighborhood schools not mergers or mega upgrades
Sharon Ashworth urges preserving Cordley and other neighborhood schools to maintain educational efficiency and livable, walkable neighborhoods. She calls on the school district and city to commit to ADA access, improvements, and ongoing local investment instead of closing schools to fund distant projects.
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Lawrence
Cordley
Topeka
Sharon Ashworth
Admission fee at Lawrence Home Show raises questions
Ken Phipps recalls attending the Lawrence Home Show last Friday evening amid swirling wind and snow. A sign at the entrance read Admittance $5, causing concern since advertisements in papers did not mention any fee. The writer notes the issue but emphasizes no anger over the $10 needed.
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Ken Phipps
Lawrence
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