Kansans warned by ALEC linked leadership failures
The guest editorial criticizes Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle and House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr for aligning with the American Legislative Exchange Council and promoting tax cuts and block grants. It argues the leadership stalled a school finance plan and favors partisan ideology over constitutional funding requirements, warning of continued ultraconservative influence.
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Kansas
Senate
Susan Wagle
Sam Brownback
Wagle
American Legislative Exchange Council
Ryckman
Legislative Coordinating Council
Brownback- Wagle
Jeff King
Franklin County
King
Senate Judiciary Committee
Kansas Supreme Court
Judiciary
House
Jim Ward
Legislative coffee meeting ends amid shouted attacks
An Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce event on April 1 drew criticism as attendees launched cheap shots at legislators. The writer praises lawmakers for remaining professional while noting shouting, accusations, and the session being videotaped for the first time in years.
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Hillary Clinton
Franklin County
Ottawa Area
Reader Forum criticized for one sided conduct at meeting
Ron Kimes, Franklin County Republican Central Committee chair in Ottawa, condemns the forum for being biased and urges ignoring the letters from that meeting. He commends attendees who acted with dignity and respect.
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Ottawaherald.com
Ottawa Herald
Hickory St
Ottawa
Ron Kimes
Franklin County
Republican Central Committee
Kansas lawmaker explains why Medicaid expansion bill was opposed
Blaine Finch, a Kansas House member for the 59th District, argues against HB 2044 Medicaid expansion. He says the measure would divert funds from vulnerable groups, risk unsustainable costs, and rely on promises the state cannot fulfill while urging a budget neutral, fiscally responsible approach with careful planning and collaboration.
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Sam Brownback
Kansas
Arkansas
Blaine Finch
Franklin County
Protect EITC in Kansas From Tax Cut Proposals
Richard Jackson of ECKAN argues lawmakers must shield the Earned Income Tax Credit from cuts. He notes the program aids over 200000 working Kansas families and 280000 Kansas children, boosting incomes and the state economy while keeping support for hard work and local communities.
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Sam Brownback
Kansas
Topeka
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