Editorial Anonymity in Kansas Lawmaking Raises Accountability Questions
Kansas voters favor more transparency as Rep Stephanie Clayton urges bills show sponsoring lawmakers. The AP noted most recent laws carried anonymous authors, with Senate President Susan Wagle defending committee anonymity. The piece argues accountability lies with lawmakers who author or alter bills and warns against gut and go practices that mask intent.
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Stephanie Clayton
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Susan Wagle
Wichita
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Step two for Kansas budgets funds public schools
Kansas lawmakers move from undoing Brownback tax cuts to funding public education adequately and predictably. The piece notes base per pupil funding erosion since 2009, the governor’s $600 million five year boost proposal, and the need for additional revenue. Duane Goossen, former Kansas budget director, provides context.
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Caryn Tyson cited as best in 2nd District race by voter
Ron Thacker argues Caryn Tyson stands out in the 2nd Congressional District race for cutting taxes reducing spending opposing illegal immigration reforming welfare protecting farmers and stopping Planned Parenthood funding. He touts her record as Senate Tax Committee chair and budget audit winner.
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Reader Forum Letters to the Editor
The Ottawa Herald publishes Reader Forum letters where writers take responsibility for their opinions and stated facts. Readers are invited to respond in the same column to challenge beliefs or dispute facts as presented.
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Cars We Remember Across Generations and Models
James A. Marples recalls a Kansas heritage of Ford Model T and Model A cars, a 1934 Buick Roadmaster, a 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood, Dodge Monaco, Plymouth Fury, and many others. He notes family ties to Walter P. Chrysler, Chrysler and Stutz, and discusses aging car tech versus modern computerized systems. From early life near Wichita to Longview Texas, he emphasizes reliability and safe travel over style.
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John Marples
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Walter P. Chrysler
Wamego
Ellis
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Austin
Studebaker
Adolph
Elizabeth Riedl
Volkswagen
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