Kansans urged to curb puppy mills amid state concerns
Guest editorial condemns Kansas for ranking among the nation’s worst puppy breeding states. It notes unsanitary conditions, overbreeding, and dog deaths at mills, cites 2016 inspections, and comments on proposed legislation to tighten oversight and balance the Governor's Pet Animal Advisory Board. It urges rescues and adopting locally.
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Readers are invited to submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Send to Reader Forum at The Ottawa Herald 214 S Hickory St Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must not exceed 400 words and may be edited for space grammar and clarity.
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Kansas tax debate ends session with SB 214 vote
Caryn Tyson, representing Franklin County and the 12th District, notes the 2017 session ended the first week of April and the veto session begins May 1, creating a three week break to listen to district views. The Kansas Senate debated SB 214, a single tax bracket proposal with expanded deductions, but opponents cited retroactivity and a $300 million annual tax increase as key flaws. the bill died 37 to 3.
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Moran pushes Cuba embargo lift to boost Kansas farmers
U S Senator Jerry Moran urges ending the Cuba trade embargo to expand exports for Kansas agriculture. He argues most growth will come from foreign markets, cites farm income drops since 2013, and cites higher shipping costs to Cuba versus the EU. Moran promotes the Cuba Trade Act to level the playing field and open Caribbean markets for American producers.
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