Worthwhile 3-Cent water fee eyed for Kansas lakes
A Kansas House committee proposal would add a 3-cent per 1000 gallons sustainability fee on surface water to fund sedimentation monitoring and mitigation. Officials note sediment buildup threatens drinking water, irrigation, industry and recreation, with several federal reservoirs already significantly silting in, and the measure could raise about 15 cents monthly for the average household.
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Tom Sloan
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City considers reform of Lawrence trash service
Officials weigh reform of the solid waste division to cut costs and boost recycling while preserving current service quality. Critics warn large automated containers may prompt more trash, pose storage issues, and raise eyesore concerns. new policies on pay per bag and early route finish could affect incentives and revenue.
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Lawrence
Filibuster debate weighs benefits and limits in Congress
Ruth Marcus argues the filibuster, though frustrating and overused, preserves minority influence, fosters deliberation, and helps produce broadly acceptable legislation, despite polarization and calls to abolish or modify the rule. She cites historical shifts and cloture trends as context.
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Norman Ornstein
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School Deja Vu: Why Riverside and Neighbors Deserve Schools
The writer argues the USC 497 school board closed Riverside, Centennial, and East Heights six years ago to cover budget shortfalls. Neighborhood schools are cited as efficient and vital to community character, and closing them is labeled lazy and damaging. The letter urges readers to witness the ongoing impact and oppose further closures.
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Public Forum Voices Fear Over School Board Decisions
Jonathan Earle of Lawrence asks if the school board will amputate a school to cure a temporary flu of budgets and a stubborn Legislature. He warns that bad budgets come and go but closing a school lasts. He questions six years of board wisdom.
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Jonathan Earle
Lawrence
Health benefits to the editor and government health care links
Mike McPherson argues that Mark Hirschey underplays government roles in health care. He notes Hirschey’s KU insurance via a government plan, the state’s subsidies, state funds supporting two academic centers, and government regulation of physicians drugs and research. He cites NIH and KUMC funding as government-backed.
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Mike McPherson
Lawrence
Supreme Court ruling fuels voter skepticism in campaign finance case
The Supreme Court's 5 4 Citizens United decision sparked a bitter dissent by Justice Stevens. Originating from a challenge to a Hillary Clinton film's financing, the case centered on whether corporate sponsorship constituted illegal political contributions and broadened into a broader question of corporate political activity.
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Supreme Court ruling sparks debate on corporate spending in politics
Mike Hoeflich argues the court’s First Amendment decision may not block direct donations but could widen corporate influence, with supporters cheering individual rights and critics warning of manipulation. He predicts rising populism and distrust of media as citizens push for informed, active participation. Hoeflich is KU Law professor writing for the Journal-World.
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