Red Thumb Challenge drives Kansas road safety push
An editorial urges pedestrians and drivers to combat distracted driving in Kansas. It cites KDOT data showing a 31 percent rise in cell phone related crashes since 2011 and fatalities doubling, with about one third of 2015 deaths linked to distraction. The piece promotes KDOT's Red Thumb Challenge and a phone lock screen reminder to text less and buckle up.
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Kansas passes over $500 million school funding bill amid partisan clash
Burdett Loomis analyzes the last minute Kansas move to fund schools as the Supreme Court weighs constitutionality. He notes leadership failures, bipartisan coalitions, and political maneuvering shaping the end of the 2018 session and looming elections. Governor Colyer backs the House plan while Kobach pushes for a constitutional showdown.
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No-complaints challenge arcs through family life
Danny Tyree muses on a Time Magazine essay by Thomas Lickona about turning a 24 hour no-complaint rule into family behavior. He reflects on his son Gideon’s quirks, the shock of pure positivity, and the need for balance between optimism and realism.
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