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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 2004
Page
2
Quote attributed to Ulysses S. Grant from 1875 urges leaving religion to families churches and private schools funded by private contributions while keeping church and state permanently apart. The line reflects 19th century debates on church state relations and civic governance.
Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline opposed Shawnee County’s ruling on school funding, arguing schools are adequately funded. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius proposed a 300 million Education First plan, while many lawmakers doubt additional funding will pass. Supporters call for better facilities, more teachers, and materials to boost student achievement.
The statement reiterates the First Amendment protections including establishment of religion free exercise freedom of speech press and assembly and the right to petition the government for grievances.
Charley Reese argues against public subsidies for space exploration and Mars imagery, contending benefits should be measurable for Earth residents. He cites NASA programs, satellites, and the space station as costly, urging accountability and prioritizing human welfare over exploration. He invites readers to write to him in Orlando, Florida.
Kansas Taxpayers Network decries Bullock edict as baseless while Education Week cites Kansas spending adequacy and equity as higher than most neighbors. The piece notes Kansas lags in student performance standards and teacher quality, cites Sen. Huelskamp's critique, and questions tax hike implications and lawsuit funding.
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