Franklin County Fair reaches 150th anniversary milestone
Editorial highlights the Franklin County Agricultural Society's sesquicentennial, noting the county fair's history since 1865 and its evolution from a strictly agrarian event to include rodeos and concerts. It contrasts past crop patterns and livestock values with current diversification, while praising land-use changes and a drive to protect prime farmland for growth.
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Kansas tax cuts sparked long costly experiment in Kansas
Duane Goossen critiques the 2012 Kansas income tax cuts and the ensuing budget crisis. He argues pay-fors through higher sales and property taxes and reduced school funding have harmed services and growth. Legislators faced choices in 2015 to raise revenue while the state struggles to stabilize finances.
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Remembering T Jean Jameson Pomona business leader
A heartfelt reminiscence honors T Jean Jameson of Pomona, praising her 40 years running a small town business, her supportive leadership, and her warm, steady approach. The piece then shifts to a call for gun law reform, urging Congress to close the gun show loophole and listing local congressional contacts.
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Pomona
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Lynn Jenkins
Jerry Moran
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