Playing it safe on the farm
John Schlageck, Farm Bureau commentator, urges safeguarding children on farms during Safety Awareness Week. He highlights dangers from tractors and machinery, livestock, grain bins, and water, and stresses supervision, education, and calm behavior around animals to prevent injuries and fatalities.
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First Amendment text excerpt and core rights
The excerpt presents the First Amendment protections for religion speech press assembly and petition. It emphasizes government cannot establish religion or prohibit free exercise or abridge free expression, ensuring citizens can assemble peaceably and seek redress.
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Body cam openness debated in Kansas legislature
Kansas upholds open access to body camera footage under a longstanding government-friendly law. Supporters say transparency aids the public and police, with widespread adoption of body cameras across agencies. A House Judiciary Committee bill was recently introduced to address the issue.
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Open government urged on body cam video access in Kansas
The Hutchinson News argues that restricting public access to dash cam and body cam footage limits transparency. It cites California and Chicago cases showing why public access matters, noting most officers behave properly and the public should not have to sue for evidence.
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Robots and politics clash over a $15 minimum wage
Tom Purcell argues that Bernie Sanders plan to raise the minimum wage to 15 dollars will accelerate automation in fast food and other low-skill jobs. He notes robots, kiosks, and banking tech may replace workers while education reform and school funding remain underaddressed by Sanders. He cites The Week and Brisbane Times on automation trends and urges focus on skilled trades and STEM careers.
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