Editorial: Kansas budget cuts harm mental health funding
The editorial argues that eliminating more than 15 million dollars from community mental health centers in Kansas is short sighted. It notes prior 65 percent cuts and warns that removing the state aid fund jeopardizes crisis care and services for low income residents, with widespread societal and fiscal costs. It cites Bert Nash Center and Douglas County impact and urges legislators to weigh long term costs over short term savings.
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Automobile fire wagon or new station for Lawrence
Lawrence merchants debate whether to buy an automobile fire wagon or establish another fire station. The proposed auto truck would travel 40 to 60 mph, letting firefighters reach any city area within a couple of minutes after alarms, reducing fire headway before arrival.
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Tax battles move to states
Cal Thomas argues that Illinois tax hikes push residents and jobs to states with lower taxes. He credits Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels for cutting taxes, shrinking state government, and running a fiscally strong state. The piece calls for broader tax cuts and spending restraint, urging a public shift toward reducing federal government size and debt.
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Relief may be short lived for Kansas higher education
Gov Brownback's budget does not propose direct cuts to university operating budgets but omits solving funding issues and signals risks. Indirect threats include potential state employee salary cuts, stagnant maintenance funding, and rising tuition. The biggest risk is cutting K-12 funding, which could degrade university readiness and quality. Mike Hoeflich of KU Law weighs in on the need to stay vigilant.
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Kansas
Public Forum on violence and media influence
A reader Letter to the Public Forum argues that American culture glorifies violence in media and policy while endorsing gun ownership and capital punishment. It urges self reflection and criticizes political figures and media for linking the Tucson shooting to broader leftist rhetoric. The Journal-World explains letter submission guidelines and contact details.
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