Governor Finney’s veto stance on redistricting stirs talk
Kansas Governor Finney stunned the Legislature by vetoing a House redistricting plan to redraw Rep. Rochelle Chronister’s district. She cites politics as motive, noting gerrymander aims depend on party majorities, while questions linger about wider stakes like finance and casino gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney
Kansas
Rochelle Chronister
Neodesha
Chronister
Kansas House
Commentary on TV voices by The Herald editors in recliner review
The Herald editorial pledges to bash television while acknowledging the APA study on TV's impact. It questions programming aims, notes biased portrayals of women and minorities, and cites violence exposure statistics. The piece ends with a call for more study and a plea for a new recliner deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
American Psychology Association
APA
Yesteryear
Guest Opinion Editorial Note From The Herald
Guest opinion piece explains editorials reflect varied viewpoints and not necessarily The Herald's official stance. It frames guest editors as offering diverse perspectives to readers without endorsing every position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Bush tax shift to curb ozone harming CFCs seen as pivotal
The Washington Post notes President Bush accelerated the 1999 CFC phaseout to 1995, with Britain following, and praises the move to taxes and substitutes. It warns against carbon dioxide rise and urges higher fuel efficiency and a gasoline tax to curb emissions while protecting living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
United States
Britain
Washington Post
Letters to the Editor Guidelines Encouraged Signatures
Readers are urged to send signed letters with the writer's address and a phone number enclosed for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published. The policy emphasizes prompt public feedback and accurate contact details.
Health care in Kansas shows duplicative state boards and waste
A critique of Kansas health policy notes sprawling agencies and committees duplicating effort. The piece argues state bureaucracy inflates costs and hinders value, urging consolidation and bulk purchasing while warning against waste before imposing measures on local governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Bill Graves
Board of
Commission On Autism
Behavioral Science Regulatory Board
Blue Cross and
Blue Shield of Kansas Inc
Bureau of Child Research
Kansas Commission For the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Kansas Dental Board
Delta Dental Plan of Kansas Inc
State Planning Council On Developmental Disabilities Services
The
Commission On Disability Concerns
Emergency Medical Services Board
State Emergency Response Commission
Commission On
Governor’s Council On Fitness
Governor's Mental Health Services Planning Council
State Board of Healing Ants
Joint Committee
Kansas Commission On the Future of Health Care Inc
Health Care Stabilization Fund
Advisory Commission On Health and Environment
Department of Health and Environment
Kansas Board of Hearing Aid
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Military Disability Board
Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist Council
State Board of Pharmacy
Respiratory Therapist Council
Department of Social and Rehabilitation
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joan Typical
By Terry Ostmeyer
Ottawa Herald
By Bill Tellier
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!