Editorial on Lawrence Homeless Services Funding Debate
An editorial reflects Mike Amyx’s reaction to a city task force plan to raise 4.7 million dollars over three years from city, federal and private sources for homeless services. It notes a proposed 2.5 million shelter to aid 150 to 200 homeless residents and questions priorities, funding sources including a possible use of sales tax revenue, and the broader impact on recreation and after-school programs. It weighs need against budget, and ponders future demand and policy choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Amyx
Lawrence
Mike Rundle
Moley
Journal-World
Journal- Word
George Lippencott
Vote centers or election days replace precincts
Jane R. Eisner argues against supersizing elections for easier administration. She cites weak parties and apathy, cites evidence from 2004 showing turnout gains from personal contact, and endorses Election Day registration as a proven boost. The piece urges preserving local voting centers over big box models.
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America
Wal- Mart
The
Election Center
Wal-Mart
Home Depot
R. Doug Lewis
Pennsylvania
KU Eyes Wage Garnishment to Recover Delinquent Loans
Kansas University officials say a special effort will be made to collect delinquent student loan funds from KU employees who are in arrears, with garnishment depending on a forthcoming interpretation of a new state law. The Lawrence Daily World notes completion progress on the Kansas Natural Gas pipeline and impending branch lines to Topeka, Lawrence, Leavenworth, and Atchison, while county officials resist granting rights without courthouse gas, and local farmers forecast a strong wheat crop compared with elsewhere.
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Kansas University
Lawrence Daily World
Kansas
Ottawa
Topeka
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Atchison
KWA
Wakefield Dort
Missouri
Noble
Water Assurance District
Kent Weatherby
Kansas River Water Assurance District No.1
Public forum letter supports Dean amid GOP attacks
Marilyn Woodward of Lawrence writes to the editor defending Howard Dean against Republican attacks. She accuses the GOP of vast tax cuts benefiting the rich, arsenic in water, manipulated EPA reports, forests opened to logging, and misleading Iraq coverage, praising Dean for speaking truth and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myriam Marquez
Journal- World
Howard Dean
EPA
Iraq
Howard
Marilyn Woodward
Lawrence
Readers debate media bias and tax funding for schools
A reader questions perceived media bias in Journal-World coverage of school funding. Letters argue about editorial balance, state funding, and whether taxes and public funds are fairly allocated. Additional pieces critique Kansas River degradation studies and discuss oil and corporate influence in politics.
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Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Rab Curley
New Media
Dennis Anderson
Bill Snead
Ann Gardner
al Bonnier
Joe Lewis
Givewlation
Ed Ciambrone
the World Company
Sixth and
New Hampshire Streets
Smart
U.S
P.O
Kan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Press
Dolph C. Simons III
Dan C. Simons
Electronics
Ralph Gage
Daniel Shea
Center For Political Participation
Allegheny College
Jane R. Eisner
Philadelphia Inquirer
Jane Eisner
Jeisner
Phillynews.com
Michael Jackson
Quilty
Dake Ole Slurtcom
River Future
Kansas Water Authority
Kansas Water Office
Bush
Gary Henry
Lawrence Ks
Tjworth.com
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