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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2014
Page
7
An editorial argues legislators must verify facts before airily correcting information. It cites Sen. Tom Arpke’s misstatement on KU funding and college graduation rates, urging accuracy in higher education debates and a revived caucus to promote dependable data.
A Kansas hearing on a proposed ban on judicial lobbying features Craig Gabel representing ordinary Kansans. The author questions whether the common citizen’s views are heard in Topeka amid low voter turnout and minority-dominated legislative influence. The piece notes the effort required to testify and urges citizen participation.
Mike Hoeflich argues ordinary Kansans rarely testify or vote and are dominated by lobbyists and funded polls. He urges direct action through ballots and personal involvement to reveal what the common citizen really believes, noting Kansans have a history of populism and should speak out. He writes for the Journal-World from KU Law.
In a public forum letter Judy Bellome of Lawrence urges lawmakers and the governor to expand Medicaid. She notes about 20 219 adults aged 50 to 64 in Kansas lack coverage, argues expansion boosts preventive care and the economy, with federal funding covering most costs. She calls for bipartisan support.
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