Tough budget clashes loom as Kansas braces for 2001
Kansas lawmakers face a 750 million shortfall in fiscal 2001 as Governor Graves orders a 1 percent current spending cut. Top funding targets include K-12, higher education, and social services, with debates over restoring funds and potential sales tax hikes. Senate leader Bond signals push for higher taxes to fully fund schools and programs.
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Capitol
Kansas
Bill Graves
Graves
Johnson County Community College
Department of Education
Senate
Dick Bond
Overland Park
Olathe Daily News
Reader questions rail trail funding and half price tickets
A reader notes half price tickets for under seventeens at this weekend’s auditorium event while veterans pay full price. Ottawa residents critique Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks grant allocations for the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail in Ottawa, citing overcharges, in-kind city support, and limited bids.
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Earnest Christie
Ottawa
Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
Emporia
KDWP
Corps of Engineers
Federal Highway Department
Herington
City of
Prairie Spirit
PSRT
Ottawa City
Garnett
Optimist
Jim
Seattle
Decatur
Congress Takes From Trust Fund
An analysis argues Social Security funding errors date to 1981 Greenspan reforms and trust fund surpluses, but claims co mingle of taxes funds other budget items, IOU bonds, and tax increases for workers, accusing both major parties of corruption and inequity toward self employed and low income groups.
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Greenspan Commission
Treasury
Congress
Department of Treasury
Optimism and action drive community aid in Ottawa area
The writer urges solving problems instead of whining, praising local coat drives led by Royal Cleaners, Ottawa High School SADD, and volunteers. He highlights Angel Tree efforts and a Franklin County memorial, noting volunteers enrich communities and criticizing reliance on government. He calls for year round giving and self reliance to sustain a better society.
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Royal Cleaners
SADD
Ottawa High School
Franklin County
United States
Hollywood wealth fuels toy sea horse tale
A reader laments Hollywood excess in Beverly Hills showing off a seven foot sea horse and lavish home décor. The piece contrasts high priced Marilyn Monroe memorabilia auctioned in New York with fans buying tickets and items to fund movie stars. It questions whether fans’ money truly funds Hollywood luxury.
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Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Marilyn Monroe
New York City
John F
Ron Harris
You
Harris
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