Ottawa commissioners approve 3 million police and court center
The Ottawa City Commissioners voted 3 to 2 to fund a $3 million police and municipal court center. The editorial urges delaying the vote for a potential consolidated law enforcement force to cut costs and improve efficiency, noting past discussions and examples from Kansas counties.
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Reader concerns over rental tax breaks in Ottawa
A reader protests a Herald letter and opposes tax breaks for rental property owners. He cites rising taxes for their four-room home and a neighbor's doubled bill, urges city accountability, and warns of broader costs to fixed-income taxpayers. The writer also mentions upcoming home repairs for accessibility and criticizes permit fees and city decisions.
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Exchange program used to recruit cheap labor in US electrical work
A Maryland based staffing firm USA-IT marketed cultural exchange visas to hire and lease foreign electricians to US contractors like Houston based Integrated Electrical Services. Investigations show trainees were paid 10 per hour while firms billed 15, with deductions and long hours, contradicting stated training goals.
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