Why Kansas loves four lane U S 59 and highways
Ottawa and Franklin County officials meet with Douglas County and Lawrence to discuss planned four lane U S 59 routes to I 35 northeast of Ottawa. The piece argues lawmakers push highway building for political gain, notes KDOT tactics, contractor ties, and the push toward four lane supers over rail or two lane routes.
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Kansas weighs tracking racial profiling in traffic stops
Editorial argues Kansas may practice racial profiling and cites a House bill to require recording drivers race ethnicity gender and age. If enacted, agencies would input stop details location nature and outcome. cost unknown. Highway Patrol backs the measure, while a Washington Post case involving Darryl Fears is cited as context. The committee will hear the proposal Wednesday.
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Kansas City skateboard park inspires Franklin County effort
A reader notes a Kansas City built north of the river at Pleasant Valley Park cost 300000 dollars, used gunite concrete, and took 30 to 60 days. The park now averages 300 users daily in winter, with skaters inline skaters and bicyclists. Ottawa could mirror the project funded by a local capital improvements tax, adapting for budget. The writer also thanks Franklin County volunteers aiding the Christmas Bureau and lists supporting groups and individuals.
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Reader Forum accepts signed letters to Ottawa Herald
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and telephone to The Ottawa Herald at 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via letters ottawaherald.com Email submissions should be under 500 words and may be edited for space.
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Government contact list for Kansas politicians and offices
A compiled contact rundown listing addresses and phone numbers for President Clinton's Washington address, U S Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U S Representative Jim Ryan, Governor Bill Graves, State Senator Robert Tyson, and State Representatives Ralph Tanner and Bill Feverborn in Topeka Kansas. Includes office locations and web sites.
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Greater disclosure urged for state lobbyists reform urged
Gov. Bill Graves calls for sensible reform to strengthen lobbying laws as legislators appear resistant to more disclosures. Current rules require reporting of total spend on meals and small gifts but not the recipients names. Legislators urged to reconsider adding disclosure requirements for lobbyists.
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