Native American Methamphetamine Fight Faces Senate Debates
Tom Beaver notes methamphetamine devastates Indian reservations and urban communities alike. He cites tribal law enforcement strain and the Native American Methamphetamine Enforcement and Treatment Act as progress, while Republicans push non Indian protection concerns.
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Prom night firsts and hard lessons on underage drinking
Editorial urges prom organizers and police to deter underage drinking and driving. It cites zero tolerance laws, license suspensions, fines, and higher insurance costs for teens. While Pomona Central Heights and Wellsville proms succeeded, Ottawa and Williamsburg upcoming, underscoring that a first arrest should not mar a milestone night.
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Topeka clash over school funding fades with court raises
A year after the Kansas Supreme Court pressured funding for K 12 education, the Legislature moved to grant raises to the Supreme Court and Appeals Court judges. The House and Senate adopted a package boosting chief justice to 139 912 dollars and all justices and judges to 128 310 dollars, signaling a shift from confrontation to financial reconciliation amid ongoing school finance battles.
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