Editorial on Franklin County subdivision regulation debates
An editorial urges Franklin County and its planning commission to better educate the public on a proposed change raising land sale exemption limits from 10 to 40 acres. It notes confusion, cites Sandy Dickson, and calls for a public hearing on December 16 to balance farmland protection with planned growth.
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Franklin County
Sandy Dickson
Kansas
Dickson
Planning Commission
Planning Board
Critics say state schools lack funding despite boom
Dr Jim Haas argues in Ottawa that Kansas per pupil spending rose modestly 87 97 while many states increased more. He says state aid rose but still lagged inflation and notes teacher pay and performance gaps. He calls for tougher licensing, recruiting top graduates, longer school years, and accountability from leaders and critics.
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David Awbrey
Graves
Awbrey
Kansas
U.S
Kansas Ture
Andy. Tompkins
Fantasy Land of Oz
Emerald City
Jim Haas
Ottawa
Editorial on US 59 plan misses point in Ottawa
The Ottawa Herald editor questions broad local opposition to the KDOT US 59 route from Ottawa to Lawrence, accusing locals of bruised egos and poor public relations while pondering future transport concepts, land use, and property rights amid a polarized debate. The piece cites Ralph Tanner and Blaine Finch, notes potential land loss, and warns against legal battles over public goods and environmental costs.
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Ottawa Herald
Kansas Department of Transportation
Ottawa
Lawrence
KDOT
Ralph Tanner
Department of Transportation
Blaine Finch
Point A
Point B
Tanner
Baldwin
Douglas County
Clark
Ferguson
Rumford
Altic
Edwards
McCluggage
Montgomery
Hays
Seattle WTO protests stir liberal beliefs and public order
The Seattle WTO gathering drew about 38,000 protesters as anarchists clashed with police and guards, while peaceful demonstrators protected storefronts of Nike and Starbucks. The piece contrasts liberal Seattle’s image with the riot chaos and echoes debates on law and order and global capitalism.
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Seattle
World Trade Organization
Vietnam
National Guard
WTO
Starbucks
Rudy Giuliani
New York City
Bobby Dylan
Dylan
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