Franklin County Budget Sparks Major Tax Hike and Debates
Taxpayers face a nearly 24 percent budget driven levy increase as Franklin County plans a 9.6 mill property tax rise and a 2.2 percent home value hike. Items total about 581000 amid a 1.9 million overall rise, with 542000 drawn from reserves. A public hearing is set for Aug 17 to decide final adjustments.
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Reader Forum endorses Graves for Kansas governor
In a Readers Forum letter Ms Cole of Garnett criticizes teachers who vote, arguing educators should model civic engagement. The Kansas National Education Association backs Bill Graves as the most pro-education candidate, urging a vote for Graves in the August primary and November general election to reelect a governor they deem good for children.
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Garnett
Kansas
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Editorial critique of Gov Bill Graves and push for Val DeFever for State Board
A letter to Ottawa Herald readers argues Gov Bill Graves harmed Kansas Republicans with fiscally liberal policies and splits the party. It endorses Val DeFever for the State Board of Education, calling her the most experienced and committed candidate and urging a vote on August 4. The piece cites taxes, abortion, school policy, and party dynamics as key issues.
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KC Jones Monthly
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David Miller
Bill Graves
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Cato Institute
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Anthony Hensley
Democrats
George Tiller
Sam Brownback
Vince Snowbarger
Todd Tiahrt
Jim Ryan
Brownback
Judy Haas
Merle Haas
Wellsville
Bruce Osladil
Kansas Press Association
Val DeFever
State Board of Education
DeFever Campaign Ads Clarified In State Board Race
A letter explains Val DeFever had no involvement in political ads placed in state newspapers for the 9th District State Board of Education race. The Kansas Press Association states ads were funded by an independent political action committee and cleared by the Governmental Ethics Commission, with DeFever only appearing in internal files as a named beneficiary.
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State Board of Education
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Governmental Ethics Commission
Kansas Press Association
DeFever
Political Action Committee
Miller for Governor Advocates Restoring Kansas Morals
Don Rosenow of Green, Kan argues David Miller would restore Kansas integrity and protect life from conception to death. He condemns abortion and physician assisted suicide trends, cites Dr. Tiller and Dr. Kevorkian fears, and urges Kansans to vote Miller on August 4 to influence state and national policy.
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Wichita
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Buyer beware of Christians guiding politics says local critic
A critic warns believers to scrutinize religious political actors led by Ralph Reed and the Christian Coalition. He argues faith labels do not guarantee integrity or alignment with Jesus teaching and urges voters to evaluate candidates by education, experience, and commitment, especially for the State Board of Education.
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Jim Baker
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