Kansas lawmakers push caution on corporate tied research at K State
Kansas legislators warn against perceived donor influence as Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill fund a new Value-added grain complex at Kansas State University. They urge ongoing scrutiny but oppose added bureaucracy, noting K State conducts research with both large industry partners and small farmers through extension programs and a new Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops.
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Kansas
Kansas State University
Kstate
K-State
Archer Daniels Midland Corp
Cargill
Ashcroft nomination sparks conservative defense letter
A reader opposes liberal critics of John Ashcroft, praising his conservatism and integrity while arguing his mainstream fit and urging support. The letter defends traditional family values, opposes abortion, and questions liberal bias in politics and media.
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Kathleen Parker
John Ashcroft
America
Mr Ashcroft
Kansas faces costly probed aid for all day kindergarten
Gov Bill Graves and lawmakers weigh funding all day kindergarten while regents push an endowment funded by corporate tax credits. A sales tax hike is eyed to cover costs, risking a regressive burden on poorer families as universities seek money for equipment and scholarships and corporations gain tax relief.
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Topeka
Bill Graves
Kansas
State Board of Regents
Ed Pugh
R-Wamego
House
Senate
Les Donovan
Wichita
Aruba
Anthony Hensley
D-Topeka
Stand Tall for Free Speech and Freedom
A reflective proclamation urges Americans to defend free speech against fear and manipulation. It condemns surrendering God given rights and warns of cultural and ideological forces seeking to cow the mind. The piece emphasizes courage, sacred life, and living free despite risks.
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