Kansas I-70 maintenance cost versus economic payoff
The Hutchinson News discusses Interstate 70 in Kansas, noting 424 miles total with 53 under Kansas Turnpike Authority. It cites federal funding dominance, a 1992–2002 average of 1.7 million per mile, and a $2.60 return per dollar spent that created 118,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in state impact. It weighs highway spending against social services and cites a 1999 transportation plan to spur regional activity.
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Move of Big Red One back to Fort Riley eyed by lawmakers
The Topeka Capital-Journal notes Kansas senators and Rep Jim Ryan support returning the 1st Infantry Division to Fort Riley with Paul Wolfowitz involved. Decision would require Defense Secretary Rumsfeld approval. Fort Riley's 2002 economic impact reached about 689 million dollars, with $405 million in construction since 1997 and $70 million more under consideration.
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Guest Editorials Offer Readers Diverse Opinions
Guest editorials provide readers with a variety of viewpoints. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editors.
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Kansas lawmaker contact directory excerpt
A listings page provides contact details for federal and state officials in Kansas including U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Representative Jim Ryun, and Governor Kathleen Sebelius, with addresses in Washington and Topeka and phone numbers for outreach. Also listed are several state legislators and their Capitol offices and web addresses.
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Topeka
Start of School Aims toBoost Student Achievement in Wellsville
The Wellsville Schools welcome students to a new year with air conditioned buildings and an 11:30 dismissal on USC No. 289 first day. Emphasis on tutoring, preschool, behavioral techniques, classroom management, time on task, and crucial parental involvement to raise achievement and community support.
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Wellsville
American School Board Journal
Gordon Canelli
Globalization critique faces drug price reform push
Wellsville readers hear a critique of corporate globalization and support for the Pharmaceutical Market Access Act. The piece notes price gouging in the United States, cites Canada and other nations with lower drug prices, and urges action to allow residents to buy medicines abroad. It highlights political opposition from Bush administration allies and urges calling Common Cause. It also promotes Jim Hightower's new book and provides contact numbers.
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