Kansas Lottery fate debated as lawmakers weigh gambling ethics
Editorial argues Kansas voters backed the 1986 Lottery with a sunset clause to end after five years, yet the legislature keeps it alive amid broader gambling discussion. It notes the Lottery’s limited revenue, its integration with multiple state programs, and a House defeat of HB 3085 to abolish the Lottery. Ottawa representative Walker Hendrix voted against abolition for economic and moral reasons. A Senate bill may trigger the sunset, but school funding battles overshadow the issue.
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Kansas
Kansas House of Representatives
Ottawa
Walker Hendrix
Senate
Guest Opinion Editorial Note Signals Varied Views
A guest opinion explains that guest editorials present diverse viewpoints and do not necessarily reflect The Herald’s official stance. The piece outlines how such opinions expand reader perspective while maintaining the newspaper’s editorial boundary.
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Herald
None Of The Above Vote For Finney Raises Questions
The Topeka Capital-Journal notes Governor Joan Finney backed the $1.5 million presidential preference primary funding and voted none of the names shown. Democratic leader John Bird followed, aiming to send uncommitted delegates to the convention. They cite strategic leverage and Cuomo support, while cautioning the outcome hinges on 15 percent none votes.
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Joan Finney
Finney
John Bird
Kansas
Bird
Mario Cuomo
New York
Bush
Topeka Capital-Journal
Ottawa's First Public School Opens in 1866 Era
In Franklin County Ottawa School District 30 forms after the 1863 Indian title extinguishment. Ottawa’s first public school opens Oct 10 1866 in a tax supported two story brick building on Walnut Street with four teachers. The building later houses a fire station until 1973 and Central school rises in 1872 to replace earlier spaces.
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Franklin County
Bruce Fleming
Beech
Jim Hitch
Herald
Ottawa
Harrison
Lincoln
Walruff
Board of Education
Mary Ward
Lathrop
Second and Main
Deacon Holt
Minneola
C.C. Hutchinson
Maras Des Cygnes
S.F. Beeler
Beeler
Main
Walnut
City Hall
Cumberlin Presbyterian Church
Fifth and Main
Presbyterian Church
Sixth and Cedar
West Second
East Second
First and Main
Thanks to supporters of Penney's after Ottawa fire
Letters express gratitude to shoppers and community groups for aiding the JC Penney store revival in Ottawa. Names listed include Chamber of Commerce, OFCED, local residents, city officials, First responders, donors, petition signers, and local businesses such as Country Mart and Ramsey Printing Co.
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Ottawa
JC Penney’s
JC Penney
Chamber of Commerce
OFCED
Charles
Eileen Bowling
Richard
Karen Towe
Ron
Vivian Wesen
Kenneth
Jewel Chapman
Colleen Burrichter
Lou
Ruby Atherton
Preceptor Psi Beta Sigma Phi
Sonny and Mary Burch
Andy Haney
Gloria Hornung
Allen Loyd
Freda Hughes
Ottawa Fire Department
Ottawa Police Department
Lyle Cordle
Steve Mudrick
Jeff Herrman
Paul Bien
Pete Dearfoss
Marla Burgoon
Bob Dodson
Brent
Georgia Fogle
Country Mart
Relocation Fund
Video lottery proposal to fund schools in Kansas
Reader David Allen of Hutchinson urges Kansas legislators to replace tax increases with video lottery to raise over 50 million dollars annually. He notes voters approved lottery in 1986 and argues electronic machines for existing games offer good clean entertainment while easing tax pressure on public schools.
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Topeka
David Allen Hutchinson
Letters to the Editor Procedure for Publication
A notice urges readers that letters must be signed with the writer’s address and any unsigned letters will not be published. It adds a telephone number should be included to speed verification.
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Morris Underwood
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