Kansas Senate approves plan for state run casinos and tracks
The Kansas Senate approved a bill to permit resort casinos in four areas and slot machines at dog and horse tracks. If signed by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, Kansas would join states with state run resorts, with an expected annual revenue around 200 million dollars aimed at debt reduction infrastructure and property tax relief. Concerns focus on gambling’s social toll, possible lawsuits by the Prairie Band Potawatomi, and debates over legality and impact on existing casinos and problem gambling.
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Senate
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
Prairie Band Potawatomi
Topeka
Dodge City
Kansas City
State Board of Regents
Editorial note on guest viewpoints in the Herald
A statement explains that guest editorials provide diverse opinions and that readers should distinguish them from the Herald or its editor. Views expressed in guest pieces are not necessarily endorsed by the newspaper.
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Herald
Ottawa Herald
Contempt for Christianity spans year round critics
The piece argues anti Christian sentiment permeates late night TV news commentary and broader culture, condemning how Christianity is mocked as a social force. It cites Rev Fred Phelps, evangelical scandals, and the media discourse around Iraq. It notes European and US outrage over Mohammed cartoons and a chocolate Jesus exhibit, adding James Cameron and The Da Vinci Code as examples, and contrasts with protections of other faiths. The author urges restraint and respect for believers while defending free speech rights.
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Topeka
Fred Phelps
America
Bush
Iraq
Middle East
United States
Europe
Mohammed
New York
Brooklyn Museum of Art
Rudolph Giuliani
Lab
Midtown
Manhattan
Matthew Brooks
Seth Leibsohn
Jewish Policy Center
Washington
James Cameron
Discovery Channel
Jesus
Mary -Magdalene
Dan Brown
Cameron
Associated Press
ION Network
Pax-Tv
Franklin County declares National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Franklin County Commission passes a resolution designating next week as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to honor dispatchers in law enforcement, fire, and EMS. The letter includes dispatcher perspectives from Jennifer and Stephanie on their roles, anonymity, and impact.
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Franklin County Commission
National Public Safety Telecommunications
Franklin County
Jennifer
Stephanie
Dispatchers Speak: Life Line Amid Crises Across Franklin County
Franklin County 911 dispatchers describe their role as a crucial life line before responders arrive. They emphasize calming callers, guiding CPR, and ensuring public safety, with quotes from Vicki, Sarah, Matt, Janet, Stephanie, Jennifer, Penny, and Captain Gilges. The director thanks dispatchers for dedication and impact.
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Vicki
Sarah
Matt
Janet
Stephanie
Jennifer
Penny
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