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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 2001
Page
3
A disrupted northbound lane closure and new detours near 23rd Street disrupt drivers heading west of Ottawa. Detours aimed to reroute traffic around a $47 million project, with reduced speeds on the southbound approach and updated signals at Us S4 and nearby interchanges.
A reader letter criticizes Sid Lewis of the Rand Institute for alleging government censorship and ideological screening of presidential candidates. The writer mocks those claims and argues for freedom of expression, referencing politicians and officials and lampooning distorted analogies about money as speech.
Kansas lawmakers are criticized for delaying education reform despite a $29 million Tools for Tots plan and a proposed $112 million base spending increase. The piece argues political posturing, tax cuts, and term limits hinder real progress, urging boards and families to drive change.
Gov. Bill Graves pushes for a major school finance package amid broad political resistance. Senate debate targets a $240 per pupil increase plus new taxes. House plans total $110 per pupil with tax hikes. Leaders warn passage remains uncertain as test scores show need for effective spending despite rhetoric.
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