Taxpayers urged to speak as Franklin County budget tips loom
Franklin County poised to raise property taxes by about 4 mills for bonds on a bridge project while Ottawa and the school district push higher levies for bonds and upgrades. Officials note increased values will raise bills even before budgets are set, urging residents to attend hearings on August 6 and September 3 to voice views.
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County Commission
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John D. Montgomery
Clinton executive order 13045 as family policy shift
Kathleen Parker argues that Clinton signing EO 13045 to assess children’s environmental health risks undermines Reagan’s EO 12606. She contends the move expands government intrusion into families, urges a Family Impact Statement Act of 1997, and critiques both administrations while inviting reader responses.
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Kansas trucking safety letter defends industry record
Reader Forum letter from Kansas Motor Carriers Association argues Parade Magazine misrepresented truck safety. Cites 1995 Kansas heavy trucks in less than 4 percent of 70,263 accidents, 55 percent rise in roadside inspections since 1990, 25 percent drop in out of service rates, and a 39 percent national decline in fatal crashes from 1985 to 1995 while mileage grew.
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KMCA
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Kansas
Rail corridors belong to private landowners says courts
The Kansas and Indiana Supreme Courts along with a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling affirm landowners hold title to railroad rights-of-way once operations cease. Railbank does not transfer ownership, quit claim deeds are void, and rail trails are portrayed as a land grab. Landowners seek restoration and compensation for distress and loss.
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Clinton offers incentives for inner city teachers at NAACP meeting
President Clinton spoke at the NAACP annual convention proposing 350 million dollars to attract top teachers to inner city and poor rural schools while the organization debated desegregation by busing. NAACP leaders kept focus on racial integration and called for healing beyond any single approach. Mfume supported Clinton's plan but cautioned busing alone is not the solution. Editorials reflect varied opinions and do not represent The Harald's views.
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