State of the State address streamed. critique of Brownback
Guest editorial criticizes Governor Sam Brownback for delaying and limiting public access to the State of the State address. It argues the budget shortfall and tax-cut ideology harm Kansas, claiming the governor withholds open debate and downplays legislative opposition.
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Guest editorials offer readers varied opinions
Readers encounter varied viewpoints as guest editorials are published. Views expressed are not necessarily The Herald or its editors.
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First Amendment text quoted in full
The First Amendment limits Congress from establishing religion or restricting free exercise and the rights to free speech press assembly and to petition the government for grievances.
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What you can expect in 2017 from Rod Haxton
A cheeky forecast from columnist Rod Haxton envisions 2017 politics with satire. It lampoons Gov. Brownback and Trump while riffing on media reactions, hotel profits, and a rumored SNL hiatus, using absurd scenarios and clipped dialog for comic effect.
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Kansas and national politics mix in editor's roundup
Rod Haxton surveys brief items from Kansas and Washington. He highlights Jerry Moran on Obamacare repeal timing, Kris Kobach leaving to run the new Department of Voter Fraud, and Conway's CNN comments on campaign ads. The piece covers a school concealed carry bill, Gov Brownback's budget plan, and Trump China wall remarks. Haxton writes from Scott City.
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Kansas Legislature Opens With Budget Bleeding and Tax Debate
Kansas lawmakers convene at 2 p.m. on January 9 to swear in 40 senators and 125 representatives and tackle a looming two year budget shortfall totaling nearly 800 million dollars. The session will weigh program cuts, prison costs, highway funding, and taxes while awaiting a major Kansas Supreme Court school funding ruling.
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