Clinton poverty tour urges focus on persistent pockets
John D. Montgomery argues that while the U.S. economy shows strong growth, poverty persists for the bottom income quintile. He supports targeted geographic investments, tax incentives, and loan guarantees to spur industry in impoverished communities, alongside broader programs.
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State needs more day care as demand outpaces supply
Kansas mothers with preschool children working outside the home rose from 39 percent in 1975 to 62 percent in 1996. Projections suggest up to 70 percent by next census. Yet only about half the 260,000 children estimated as needing care have slots, with wide county gaps from seven to 43 slots per 100 children.
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Pitfalls in voting on tax hikes spark conservative debate
Kansas conservatives push a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval for tax increases, citing gas tax hikes. Kansas Taxpayers Network and Kansas Republican Assembly advocate the idea while noting Iowa voters rejected two tax measures, warning against micromanaging state finances and lawmakers.
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Kansans gain from fuel tax increase for transit plan
Kansans face a two cent per gallon rise in motor fuel taxes to fund a 10 year 13 billion transportation program. The piece argues the higher levy funds a strong highway system, citing Missouri contrasts and the U 400 project from Wichita to Parsons as evidence of concrete benefits.
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Parsons Sun
Kansas Republicans face split over values vs. markets
A long standing union of social and economic conservatives in Kansas and nationally frays as moderates accuse hardliners of sabotaging operations. The rift risks a third party bid, potential realignment of the state party, and a test of whether traditional values or market pragmatism prevails in 2000 politics.
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Tobacco money to save teens lives in Kansas cabinet debate
Reader Forum argues the Kansas Children's Cabinet should prioritize tobacco prevention to shield youth. It cites industry targeting of teens, a $1.6 billion settlement, and initial $70 million spent, urging lawmakers Kerr and Allen to direct funds to prevent tobacco deaths rather than other uses.
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