Officials weigh U.S. 59 route choice in KC metro area
Franklin and Douglas county officials plan to ask for a one month extension before presenting their U.S. 59 route decision to KDOT. Some members urged a thorough review while others warned delays amount to political games, urging a clear choice to move forward.
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Editorial: State school funding shortchanges districts
Guest editorial criticizes Kansas school funding for penalizing districts by size, arguing per pupil costs rise in small districts while midsize and large districts bear at-risk and disabled student costs. It highlights Salina and Dodge City suit, noting property value hurts tax support and asserts lawmakers should act, not sue.
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Finish the fight Graves backs off row in Kansas school board clash
Gov. Bill Graves clarifies remarks on August science standards, saying he won’t campaign against conservative State Board of Education members seeking reelection. He notes past opposition, but asserts no current plan to intervene in board politics, despite history of governors failing to change the panel.
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Editorials by guest writers offer reader viewpoints
Guest editorials present diverse opinions for readers while noting that views do not necessarily reflect The Herald or its editor. The policy clarifies authorship and institutional stance on published comment.
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Political Contacts for Kansas U.S. and State Officials
A list of public offices and contact details for President Bill Clinton, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, U.S. Representative Jim Ryan, Governor Bill Graves, State Senator Robert Tyson, State Representative Ralph Tunner, and State Representative Bill Feuerborn with street addresses in Washington D.C. and Topeka Kansas, phone numbers, and official websites.
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Debaters vs Presidents: quotes from political musings
A columnist collects humorous sayings from an Ottawa meeting and Will Rogers comparisons. He reflects on electing presidents not debaters, notes Rogers’ wit, and cites a viral e mail on Congress ethics to critique campaign discourse.
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Parents Rights Before Grandparents Rights Argument
A columnist argues that parental authority over their children should take precedence over grandparents visitation claims. They warn the rising grandparents rights movement threatens family autonomy, noting courts intervene over minor issues like movie choices and urging respect for parents' child rearing decisions.
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