Editorial: Overstays Undermine Border Wall Logic
A guest editorial argues that illegal immigration now largely consists of visa overstays rather than border crossings. It contends a wall is ineffective, cites U S overstay figures since 2007, critiques the visa tracking system, and urges a rational policy allowing legal work and eventual citizenship for immigrants. The piece emphasizes recognizing economic realities and stresses enforcement of overstays as illegal arrivals.
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Guest editorials present diverse reader viewpoints
Editorial note explains that published pieces reflect reader opinions not The Herald or its editor. It states guest editorials offer variety and that views may differ from the newspaper's own positions or staff.
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Farmers urge free market to protect corn ethanol in Kansas
Blake Renner of R-R Farms Cunningham Kansas warns the Renewable Fuel Standard after 2022 could move blending power to EPA or ethanol blenders. He argues bureaucrats threaten corn ethanol and calls for a free fuel market post-2022 to avoid reliance on importers and refiners.
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Kansas budget outlook nudges up CRE projections
Kansas lawmakers return to Topeka to draft the budget as the Consensus Revenue Estimate shows only modest gains totaling 42 million next year and 51 million the year after. The CRE also hints at about 150 million dollars in added annual funding for K-12 and for the four subsequent years, keeping finances largely unchanged. This comes as tax hikes remain contentious with LLC income exemptions and a pending tax-increase bill that could surface again in the wrap-up session, contingent on veto politics and party votes.
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Political Leaders Contact Information Summary
Executive and congressional offices listed include President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC with phone and website, U.S. Representative Lynn Jenkins in Topeka KS with office contact, and U.S. Senator Pat Roberts in Overland Park KS with office details and online contact options.
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White House
Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC
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U.S
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Topeka
Fifth Street
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House
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Overland Park
College Blvd
Suite
Roberts.senate.gov
Lawmakers contact details for Kansas leaders
List of office addresses phone numbers and emails for U S Senator Moran Olathe Governor Brownback Attorney General Schmidt State Representatives Finch and Jones and State Senator Tyson with Kansas Capitol addresses and official websites.
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Kansas State Capitol
10Th Ave
Topeka
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Senate
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