Topeka Dome Faces Lobbyist Money Controversy
Kansas Senator Robert Tyson amid AP disclosures tries to distance himself from gambling ties after accepting a $200 contribution from Pete McGill's lobbying firm. Tyson says the funds were not from gambling interests and has returned the money, though he continues to take lobbyist money. The piece argues legislators spend time tracing lobbying clients and suggests a ban on all lobbyist funds.
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Pete McGill
McGill
Harrah's Entertainment
Tyson
McGills
Topeka
Government Contacts List for Citizen Inquiries
A roster of government contact points for public questions and complaints. It names President Bill Clinton at the White House in Washington D C with a comments line, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback in Washington and Topeka, and U S Representative Jim Ryun with their office addresses and phone numbers. Both federal and state offices are listed with locations in Topeka and Overland Park.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
Samsone
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Washington, D.C
Fox
Sam Brownback
Hart
Senate
S. Kansas Ave
Topeka
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon, Hob
RYUN
Tobacco suits miscast as greed driven lawsuits
Charley Reese argues tobacco litigation is a lawyer driven fraud not health related. He contends states target legal nicotine products licensed and taxed, accuses trial lawyers and politicians of crowding on the case, and likens suing tobacco firms to a woman suing a pistol maker after Russian roulette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco
World Health Organization
WHO
Yahoo
Tobacco Companies
Highway program amendment preserves funding for northwest Kansas
The Fort Scott Tribune argues a proposed amendment to cut highway spending failed to reach the Senate budget bill, keeping 12 million dollars in the comprehensive highway plan for continued construction past July 1. The paper defends the southeast corridor, noting regional delays, while warning that pausing projects would harm state-wide progress and favor urban areas.
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Fort Scott Tribune
Senate
Pittsburg
Anthony Hensley
Marge Petty
Topeka
KDOT
Ben Vidrickson
Salina
Dave Kerr
Hutchinson
Kansas
Guest Editorials Reflect Reader Opinions
A reader facing opinion pieces highlights that guest editorials present diverse views and may not represent The Herald's official stance. The note clarifies editorial independence and resident perspectives within the publication.
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Herald
Reader Forum questions Tyson photo under gambling links
Williamsburg reader Elbert Swank notes a Monday paper feature showing Senator Tyson’s image beneath gambling industry contributions without naming him in the article. He defends legislators who oppose constitutions as barriers and points to a list of legislators that accompanied the story package.
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Tyson
Elbert Swank
Williamsburg
Open letter reply on curriculum from state legislator
A lawmaker defends schooling priorities and calls for liberal arts balance in K to 12, arguing legislators fund and oversee standards while urging basic English history math and science first, with arts and social studies added later for career readiness and life beyond school. He cites funding disparities across five districts and a goal of equalized core curricula before broader embellishments.
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Laurie L. Johnson
the Herald
Laurie
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
United States
Jefferson
State Board of Education
House
Ottawa
West Franklin
Central Heights
Wellsville
Baldwin
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Revolution
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Osoreesead.com
Charley
Reese
King Features Syndicate
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Hal
Tey
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