Moody’s downgrades Kansas bond rating to Aa2
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Kansas from Aa1 to Aa2 citing slow economic recovery, weak revenue offset by spending cuts, and underfunded retirement obligations. The downgrade affects new state bonds, including a $25 million Kansas University Medical Center project backed by the state. Kansas compares to neighboring states, with Oklahoma Aa2, Colorado Aa1, Missouri Aaa, and Nebraska Aa2, leaving questions about fiscal direction.
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Realistic path forward for Syria conflict options
David Ignatius interviews describe a stalemated Syria where Assad clings to power while rebels lack unity and heavy weapons. Extremists like Jabhat al-Nusra gain ground as Jordan warns of a powder keg next door. the piece argues for a long, balanced strategy combining targeted aid to moderates and political engagement with Assad only as a last resort.
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Mother's Day Observances Across Nation and Lawrence Churches
May 10 is Mother’s Day celebrated nationwide with special church services in Lawrence. Editors are invited to speak in Lawrence churches ahead of the forthcoming newspaper conference next week.
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Letter to editor questions Obama role in Kansas woes
Everett Hickam of Lawrence asks why four years under President Obama are blamed for Kansas problems. He cites credit downgrade, voting access issues, health insurance, Medicaid expansion, and party calls to stop Obama, urging re election scrutiny.
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Skepticism on belief gap cited by Prof Krishtalka
Journal-World reports May 1 quotes Prof Krishtalka noting a sad trend as a majority of Americans distrust or disbelieve certain information. The piece highlights public skepticism toward expert opinion and raises questions about trust in institutions.
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Public Forum Questions Science’s Ultimate Authority
Richard Smith argues against treating science as the divine standard of knowledge. He critiques belief in a Big Bang, earth age, and the limits of science to answer meaning and morality. He notes scientists are fallible and science rests on unproven presuppositions, urging skepticism about science claiming knowledge beyond human evolution.
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Predictable results in Kansas tax policy fallout
A reader argues the Brownback tax cuts caused a $93 million shortfall and Moody's downgrade, warning of a $1.26 billion deficit in five years. Calls for fiscally responsible candidates and warns of higher property and sales taxes. Includes submission guidelines for Letters to the Journal-World.
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