Editorials No progress in state budget impasse
Kansans see a growing crisis of confidence as the 90 day session ends with no budget plan. The Senate Taxation Committee adjourned without a vote on a tax bill to close a 400 million deficit and the House rejected proposals to raise sales tax and trim deductions. Leaders from both parties admit frustration and a lack of strategy as lawmakers prepare to end the session.
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Amtrak 188 crash sparks call for Positive Train Control
The Amtrak 188 derailment prompts calls for Positive Train Control as a fix for high speed rail safety. Officials say PTC could have prevented the eight deaths and over 200 injuries by enforcing speed limits on critical Northeast Corridor segments. Former Gov. Rendell and infrastructure experts emphasize straight dedicated lines and timely funding amid partisan gridlock.
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Insurance choice sparks charity plea for funds
Leonard Pitts Jr. reviews Luis Lang a 49 year old Fort Mill South Carolina handyman who declined Obamacare coverage then faced $9,000 in medical bills and eye damage from diabetes. Lang now seeks $30,000 on GoFundMe as critics cite his wealth and politics while liberals fundraise.
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