Food sales tax cut advances amid budget, highway spending clash
Legislators push to phase out Kansas food sales tax though budget and highway programs remain unsettled. House approved a four year plan to end the 4.9 percent levy, saving shoppers about 75 million in year one and 259 million annually after full elimination. Senate defeated a similar measure by four votes amid debate over regressive impact and aid programs for low income families.
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Senate
Congressional Contacts and Offices for Kansas Delegation
Directory listing of U.S. senators and representatives from Kansas, with Topeka and Washington D.C. addresses, phone numbers, and fax lines for Pat Roberts Sam Brownback Jim Ryun and Frank Carlson federal offices plus state offices and the Ryun homepage. Includes Capitol Hill and district office details for online reference.
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Hart
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Ryun
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House.gov
Food Fight and Tax Debates Shape Kansas Session
Capitol Notebook reports House and Senate clashes over cutting groceries sales tax and other fiscal matters. Lawmakers push proposals on property tax caps, transportation plans, education funding, and time-sensitive local taxes amid partisan tension and quips about chicanery. Restoration of Kansas Day murals frames a period piece on state pride.
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Senate
Dick Bond
Roverland Park
Janis Lee
D-Kensington
Dave Kerr
R- Hutchinson
Ralph Tanner
R-Baldwin
Ed McKechnie
D-Pittsburg
Kansas
Lyck Tate Od
Tony Kartsonas
Robin Jennison
Readers Forum on Teacher Reform Requires Reading Context
David Awbrey argues for upgrading teaching by requiring majors in legitimate disciplines and accountability for student achievement as U.S. results lag global peers. The piece notes cultural factors, funding gaps, and norms, cites Kansas reforms, National Board Certification, and union support, urging better pay and status to attract top talent.
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David Awbrey
U.S
Developed Nations
Awbrey
Germany
Kansas
University of Kansas
The
AFT
NEA
al Shanker
Lantis proposal on old Ottawa Middle School debated
A reader urges rejection of Mr. Lantis bid to swap the old OMS for City Hall, calling 90 day acceptance a scare tactic and urging the school board to resist pressure and special interests ahead of the upcoming election.
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Ottawa Middle School
Lantis
OMS
City Hall
Bob Marsh
Schools not surrogates in parental education debate
A reader challenges David Awbrey’s critique of teachers and KNEA, arguing educators are not surrogates but partners with parents in guiding Kansas students. The piece defends teacher tenure, stresses parental responsibility, and urges schools to provide learning through consequences and support.
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David
Awbrey
Kansas
KNEA
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