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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 2008
Page
2
A 1783 remark attributed to George Washington warns that limiting speech erodes liberty and leaves citizens as passive as sheep led to slaughter, highlighting the fragile link between freedom of expression and democratic resilience.
Franklin County Commissioners revised rules for upgrading minimum maintenance roads to shift costs to landowners over two years for gravel and drainage work. Upgrades attach to existing full or hard surface roads, with public hearings and commissioner approval. Projected cost per half mile includes rock, bridges, drainage, erosion control, and 1000 tons first year.
Muscogee Nation member Tom Beaver argues Kansas should drop lawsuits, welcome tribal cooperation, and fund Indian affairs. He calls for a state Indian history requirement, stronger intergovernmental trust, and meaningful legislation to improve relations with tribes.
Martin Hawver notes the Taxpayer Transparency Act would publish most state salaries online, aiding public access but risking salary cherry-picking by employers and potentially depressing pay across industries. The piece weighs benefits for transparency against downsides for workers and training.
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