Kansas chiefs back independent panel for open records
Gov Bill Graves and Attorney General Carla Stovall propose an independent board to hear citizen disputes over public records and meetings with binding rulings and possible fines up to 500 dollars. The move follows a newspaper probe showing many records denied or improperly questioned. Democratic lawmakers also seek a Freedom of Information Officer and lower page fees, aiming to boost sunshine laws and better government.
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Rail trail dispute fuels Kansas landowner rights debate
In the upcoming 2000 Kansas legislative session critics condemn Prairie Spirit rail trail projects in Franklin and Anderson counties as land seizures. They argue land reversion rules and takings concerns deny owners compensation, urge lawmakers to protect private property and stop tax and bond violations by trail operators.
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Reader Forum letters guidelines for The Ottawa Herald
Readers may submit hand signed letters with full address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions capped at 500 words and may be edited for space.
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Guest editorials offer readers variety of opinions
Editorial note explains that guest pieces present views different from The Herald and its editor, with opinions not necessarily reflecting the newspaper's stance. The line emphasizes the publication’s openness to diverse perspectives and clarifies editorial independence.
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Writing Addresses and Officials in Kansas Washington DC Contacts
A jumble of contact details lists US senators Pat Roberts and Congress members, Kansas Governor Bill Graves, plus addresses for offices in Topeka and Washington DC. It includes phone numbers, offices, and partial web references, presenting a directory-like snippet of political figures and locations.
Freedom to Farm Act and the erosion of family farms
An exposé arguing that the 1996 Freedom to Farm Act, championed by Rep. Pat Roberts and corporate backers, undermined small family farms. It alleges increased corporate control, glut and low prices, farm consolidation, and a push for global free trade via WTO that would leave American farmers as dependents of large agribusiness, threatening regional livelihoods.
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Rights of fathers no longer considered
The Elian Gonzalez case exposes gender bias against fathers in custody debates as Cuba and the United States ease rhetoric. The column argues fathers deserve equal respect, noting Juan Miguel Gonzalez cared for Elian and that abducting a child over politics condemns the father while praising mothers remains common.
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