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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2001
Page
2
Proposed reforms to state ethics laws would ban all gifts from lobbyists to House and Senate members, standardize gift handling across agencies, and close current loopholes. Critics note recent reporting rules still allow small gifts under ten dollars and diluted accountability.
Dale E. Anderson of NARPO argues against Kansas bills HB 2470 and HB 2471, labeling them unnecessary and costly. He warns they empower KDWP to harass landowners, patrols, and encroach upon private property with new regulations and a task force.
A compilation of contact details for U S leaders and Kansas officials including President George Bush and U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, plus U S Representative Jim Ryan and Kansas Governor Bill Graves with office addresses, phone numbers, and website links. It lists State Senators Robert Tyson and Representatives Ralph Tanner and Bill Faverborn with their Capitol room numbers and phone lines.
In Kansas a revenue shortfall prompts talk of tapping about 100 to 120 million dollars tied up in trust funds and diversions from the general fund, notably the Children's Trust Fund and the Senior Pharmacy Act Trust Fund, to cover rises for state employees and education. Supporters say the funds could be redesignated quickly, but critics warn of political fallout and long-term consequences for children and seniors. The April 4 revenue outlook will guide whether the money is pulled back before the June 30 fiscal year end.
The author argues President Bush should vigorously review Pentagon spending prior to releasing the 4.5 billion military allotment. Congress and the White House allegedly shield true costs, pork-barrel projects dominate, and public numbers remain hidden. Calls for open audits, accountability, and reform to curb waste and protect troops.
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