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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 2011
Page
8
Editorial urges cutting Kansas Legislature to save money
State Senator Chris Steineger again urges trimming lawmakers from 40 to 30 senators and 125 to 90 representatives, a move he says would save about 2 million dollars annually. Critics doubt action, but Steineger argues 150th statehood anniversary is a fitting time to reduce a 150 year old, horse and buggy era legislature. He notes Kansas has 17th largest legislature for a 33rd population, and asserts action is needed beyond talk.
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Dick Kelsey
Goddard
Wichita Eagle
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Guest editorials offered to readers by The Herald
Opinion pieces published by The Herald present diverse views from guest editors. Readers are reminded that these views do not necessarily reflect the newspaper's positions or editorial stance.
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Herald
Ottawa Herald Editorial Policy Overview
The Ottawa Herald outlines its reader forum as an open community venue for local issues. It states its institutional duty to honor rights protect free press and free speech and to educate persuade residents toward progressive actions.
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Ottawa Herald
Reader Forum highlights Layton Center funding plight
Elizabeth Layton Center CFO notes Gov Brownback proposed FY 2012 cuts would slash state funding from 1998 to 2012 by 606,613 and a total 247,598 over 2010-2011, while 2010 served 4,131 Franklin and Miami County clients. payroll costs dominated expenses, no raises for over two years, and budget limits threaten service cuts without community support.
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Ottawa Herald
Elizabeth Layton Center Inc
Franklin
Miami
Layton Center
Sam Brownback
Layton
Franklin County
Miami County
State of Kansas
Kansas
Ottawa
County Commission
Elizabeth Layton
Layton Center funding cuts spark fear and debate
Ottawa readers weigh in on Gov. Brownback budget changes and Layton Center funding. Concern focuses on mental health services, management practices, and potential public safety impacts amid cutbacks. A speaker urges prudent harm-free budget realignment.
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Elizabeth Layton Center For Hope and Guidance
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Jeanny Sharp
Drake
Lawrence Journal-World
Bert Nash
Layton Center
Sam Brownback
Tucson
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