Redistricting in Kansas Faces Senate Focus and Fiscal Questions
Editorial argues Kansas lawmakers overemphasize redistricting while economy, jobs, and taxes loom. It notes federal judges drew districts swiftly, critiques spending of up to 1.5 million in legal fees, and urges legislators to delay redistricting until the next decade and concentrate on urgent issues.
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Susan Wagle
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Remembering Bob Dole and a Senate vote on disability rights
The piece recalls Bob Dole's World War II injury and long service, then recounts a recent Senate vote on the U N Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. It criticizes Republican resistance, argues Dole’s legacy as a bipartisan reformer matters, and laments the partisan stance that blocked the treaty. The author, Tommy Felts, reflects on personal memories and current politics.
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