Editorial Unsealed at Last in Franklin County Sheriff Case
The judge ordered the ouster petition against Sheriff Jeff Curry opened to the public after a hearing. The article credits the press and public interest for transparency, noting the unsealed documents reveal allegations of an intimate relationship with the county attorney and tipped-off drug investigations. Public access was valued as essential accountability for taxpayers.
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Tax cuts in Kansas spark uncertain hopes and worries
Democrats warn the 2012 tax cut may strain the state budget as effects lag while Gov. Brownback touts eventual growth. Public interest remains low as leaders fight to sell broader cuts, fearing reduced services. The piece notes possible tax revenue shifts and the timeline for impact. Martin Hawver of Hawver's Capitol Report comments.
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Obama money fog short-circuits open donor lists
Sunlight Foundation notes Obama era transparency promises slipped as corporate donors pay for inaugurations and OFA funding. Donor identities and amounts remain partly hidden online, with quarterly reporting and bundled corporate checks obscuring true influence. Jim Hightower urges readers to oppose this ethics drift.
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