Kansas plan shifts power to locals in school funding overhaul
Kansas Gov. Brownback administration contemplates a new school finance formula with a lower base for state aid, district block grants, and local option taxes. Counties could vote on a school sales tax while local budgets lose caps, raising concerns over unequal funding and impact on lower income residents.
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Kansas State Board of Education
Landon Fulmer
Sam Brownback
Fulmer
Kansas
Johnson County
Cheyenne
Controversy Over Black Conservatives Sparks Debate
Leonard Pitts Jr. criticizes right wing defenders of Herman Cain and the phrase our blacks versus their blacks. He argues conservatives disparage black voters while condemning racially charged questions about Cain. The piece reflects on race, media, and political allegiance amid Cain’s harassment allegations.
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Clarence Thomas
Ann Coulter
Coulter
Fox “News
Herman Cain
National Restaurant Association
Cain
Gallup
Democratic Party
Leonard Pitts Jr
The
Miami Herald
MiamiHerald.com
Government and Economy Belief Versus Policy Debate
George Gurley argues belief drives economic interpretation more than data. He critiques partisanship, notes government policies fueled greed myths, laments regulation excess, and calls for reforms like tighter bank capital rules and ending corporate welfare to prevent future crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Mae
George Gurley
Baldwin City
Journal-World
Public Forum on Trash Service in Lawrence City
A reader argues privatizing trash service would lower costs but warns of hidden fees. He compares private pickups with a poly cart and added charges to Lawrence's City Solid Waste Division offering free white goods, no charge tires, and flexible disposal, praising city customer service. Joe Sharp, Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Lawrence
Solid Waste Division
Joe Sharp
Seniors question trash bill options and curb pickup
Mary Ann Kieffer questions bin costs and disposal policy in a public forum letter. She notes seniors face fixed incomes, suggests private trash providers, and asks if the city has sought the best deal. She asks about bin handling and urges clear choices for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmart
Habitat For Humanity
Salvation Army
Mary Ann Kieffer
Lawrence
Contamination Found in Lawrence Water Supply 1911
The Lawrence Water Company used river water with abnormally high chlorine and high bacterial counts. University health officials note contamination and say steps will prevent further river water use and install a Hypochloride apparatus to protect the supply. Compiled by Sarah St. John Readmore.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Journal- World
University Health Committee
Lawrence Water Company
Bacteriological Department
University
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Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Dennis Anderson
Susan Cantrell
Saland Marketing
Chris Bell
Ed Ciambrone
Ann Gardner
Caroline Trowbridge
Edwin Rothrock
Market Strategies
the World Company
Dolph C. Simons III
Dan C. Simons
Electronics
Suzanne Schlicht
Dan Cox
Mediapharmedia
Ralph Gage
Brent Bozell
Rush Limbaugh
Fox
Emmett Till
Kunta Kinte
ALA
Michael Shermer
Shermer
Wall Street
Las Vegas
Ijworld
Old Home Town
Sarah St. John
Readmore
Ljworld.com
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