Editorial: Three year school funding plan is a flawed gesture
The piece argues that predicting three year funding for Kansas schools is impractical and should serve only as a show of good faith to the Kansas Supreme Court. It notes past failures like the Margin of Excellence and warns against betting future revenue on uncertain forecasts, urging a reasonable plan rather than precise third year funding.
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Immigration needs measured approach in border control
George Will argues for a measured immigration policy balancing border security with practical labor needs. He warns against draconian deportations, supports a guest worker program, and urges pathways to legality funded by fines and back taxes, while noting demographic shifts and economic impacts.
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Misleading ad prompts letter on Kansas asbestos debate
Jerry K. Levy of Lawrence argues the Kansas Chamber wastes funds on a misinformation campaign with a full page ad titled Keep Kansas Jobs. He contends Kansas Statutes Annotated 60-211 already punishes frivolous lawsuits and challenges the Chamber to name a company driven from Kansas by such suits.
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Bush impeachment letter spurs editor reply debate
In a March 22 correspondence Dennis Saleebey asked what could be an impeachable offense for the president and listed offenses by Bush and Clinton. A subsequent reader added five more cited offenses in the same letters section.
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Public Forum letters touch Iraq policy and roundabout debate
Readers weigh in on U S policy in Iraq criticizing deposing the Iraqi leader and Bush administration tactics, while others discuss traffic roundabouts and city planning in Lawrence and Sharjah. Contributors include Les Blevins and Mark Algren voicing concerns about war outcomes and traffic calming measures.
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Water tinted with red in East Lawrence spurs city action
Lawrence residents in East Lawrence report ongoing red and rusty tinted tap water and urge city officials to intervene before summer heat worsens the problem. The item contrasts with a 1966 note on Fraser Hall’s completion and a 1906 column recalling floods, a gas well fire near Caney, and local economic shifts.
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