Kansas lawmakers clash over Graves highway plan
John D. Montgomery notes escalating acrimony as Governor Graves faces split Republican and Democratic support on a new transportation package. Legislators demand clarity on which projects, including US-59 between Ottawa and Lawrence, will be funded, urging unity and concrete costs before a compromise proposal Monday.
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Do-nothing Legislature Faces Pay Talk and Delays
The Topeka Capital-Journal laments a slow session with little accomplished aside from talk of a 41 percent pay raise for lawmakers. The paper notes stalled transportation reform and no budget for the Juvenile Justice Authority facility while essential state business, including public education funding, remains unsettled.
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Abolish taxes and corporate levies, Kaul argues
Don Kaul surveys tax reform ideas criticizing income and sales taxes while proposing abolishing the corporate tax to end loopholes. He argues consumer spending would rise, prices fall, and profits grow, but warns politicians would lose revenue and re election leverage. He invites responses via email or Tribune Media Services.
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Reader Forum on Constitution and Freedom
A reader warns against diminishing the U S Constitution and warns of chaos if changes occur. The letter extols the founding ideals, religious liberty, and rights to bear arms and worship, urging readers to wake up and pray for guidance to preserve national freedom.
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Jaco reform would relieve local taxpayers
James O. Hill, president of Neosho County Community College, argues for Kansas reforms to fund community colleges, shifting from local tax reliance to state based support. He cites national figures showing higher state contributions, proposes replacing credit hour funding with a per student cost grant, and emphasizes reducing out district tuition and local property taxes while tying funds to performance.
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Contact details for Kansas lawmakers and U.S. officials
A list provides mailing addresses phone numbers and websites for President Bill Clinton U.S. Sen Pat Roberts U.S. Sen Sam Brownback U.S. Rep Jim Ryan Gov Bill Graves State Sen Robert Tyson and State Rep Ralph Tanner with office locations in Washington D C Topeka Kansas and related contact info for public officials.
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