Kansas governor outlines $9 billion budget plan
Kansas Governor Bill Graves presents a $9 billion budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, proposing modest spending increases and $15.1 million in targeted tax cuts. The plan shifts money to education, universities, social programs, and a highway initiative, funded in part by tobacco settlement funds for at risk youth programs. Officials warn about highway debt and education funding levels while debating tax priorities such as the automobile, sales, and property taxes. John D. Montgomery reports.
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Contact details for Kansas government representatives listed
A list of contact addresses and phone numbers for U S senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback congressman Jim Ryun and Gov Bill Graves including Topeka and Washington offices with room numbers and zip codes for public inquiries and official communications.
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Call for curbing college athletic scholarships and greed
Charley Reese argues legislators should ban state universities from giving athletic scholarships to academically unqualified students. He criticizes pro leagues using colleges as minor leagues, warns of corruption, and urges education first for student athletes while noting risks and long-term financial pitfalls.
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Reader Forum letters seek signed submissions to Ottawa Herald
Readers are urged to send hand signed letters with address and phone number. Submissions must be no longer than 500 words and can be mailed to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or emailed to letters ottawaherald.com.
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Angel Tree gratitude from Franklin County community
Reader Forum thanks the Army and 200 plus contributors including school counselors Wal-Mart distribution and super centers Sharon Howard David Wilhite and many donors for Christmas gifts. Groups like 4-H clubs FBLA and Rotary volunteers helped, with Fort Wayne cold days noted as bell ringing and donations fund Salvation Army work year round.
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NBA season saved but fans remain unpunished by lockout
Springfield News-Leader editors argue the end of the lockout does not revive interest. They note multi millionaires on both sides resolved a two billion dispute yet fans’ enthusiasm waned. An abbreviated season may not restore the sport’s appeal or demonstrate real accountability to paying fans.
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Guest Editorials Present Viewpoints From Readers
Guest editorials offer readers a variety of opinion. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald's editor.
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Kansas House Opens Legislature With Ritual and Debate
The Kansas Legislature begins its session with a ceremonial entrance ritual as lawmakers, the Senate, the Supreme Court, the lieutenant governor, and the governor are admitted. The piece notes the pageantry underlines power dynamics, praises broadcasters for coverage, and critiques Gov Graves tax cut plans prioritizing car taxes over broader aid, with Rep Deena Horst proposing a grocery tax cut alternative.
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