Kansas tax plan cuts higher education amid budget battle
The 2013 Kansas legislative session ended with a narrow tax and budget package. It raises the sales tax to 6.15 percent, lowers standard deductions, and cuts higher education funding by 66 million over two years. KU, KU Medical Center, and Kansas State University face multi-million cuts, affecting projects like the National Cancer Center and National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, with broader concerns about business growth and K-12 funding. Governor Brownback touts the plan as a tax cut, while many Kansans doubt that claim.
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Xi Jin Ping’s Latin America trip omits Cuba and allies
China's new president plans eight day stops in Trinidad and Tobago Costa Rica and Mexico then to California for a meeting with Obama The choice appears tied to a tit for tat with Obama’s Myanmar trip signaling a strategic shift toward business over politics while highlighting Beijing’s outreach to Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Xi Latin America trip signals China flex in face of Obama pivot
Andres Oppenheimer analyzes Xi Jinping's Latin American tour as a strategic move to mollify China's military, counter the US Asia pivot, and project global leadership. He notes reduced Chinese growth and rising domestic tensions, suggesting the trip serves political signaling more than broad commerce.
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Old Home Town Years Ago in 1973
Over 100 Vinland High alumni attended reunions. The Class of 1923 won best attendance with seven of ten graduates marking their 50th year. Floyd Talley recalled the 1923 Burned school and church classes, a mass skip day protest over shorter skirts, and a three inch knee rule.
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Public forum critiques Kansas leaders on tax and curriculum
In a letter to the editor Lori Wagner of Lawrence says Kansas Senate leaders Susan Wagle and Anthony Hensley reflect a national embarrassment over the tax fiasco and curriculum control. She asserts the nation watches and laughs at Kansas.
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Public reaction against 1863 Quantrill reenactment proposal
Readers urge reconsideration of reenacting Quantrill raids in Lawrence’s 1863 commemorations. They emphasize historical atrocity and propose honoring survivors who rebuilt the city instead. The letter also discusses faith, fear, and biblical resilience amid danger and disaster.
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The Journal World invites letters to Public Forum up to 250 words and of public interest. Submissions may be edited without changing viewpoints. Authors must provide name address and phone. Mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters at ijworld com.
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