Kansans hear a case on casino competition and county action
Tom Beaver argues Cherokee County officials may have been duped by Penn National Gaming as it seeks to block a Quapaw Tribe casino near I 44 in Oklahoma. He notes 800 casino jobs and a new $304 million casino hotel, while the Department of Justice seeks dismissal of the land trust claim.
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Quote of the Day by Hillary Clinton on unity and diversity
Hillary Rodham Clinton in 1993 urges finding ways to celebrate diversity and debate differences without fracturing communities, emphasizing inclusive discourse and social cohesion. The remark frames dialogue as a path to strengthening national unity amid disagreement.
Ottawa urged to rethink Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter deal
City debates funding the Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter with annual subsidies, seeking a new contract model. Shelter requests rise from 49 500 to 77 268, a 56 percent increase, while a cost per animal of about 94 dollars could shift operating costs to users and spur preventive measures.
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GOP drug testing in Kansas platform stirs debate
Kansas Republicans adopted a state party platform that proposes drug and alcohol screenings for recipients of public healthcare. The move, debated last month, raises questions about voter reception and the impact on GOP candidates for the Kansas House and Senate. Martin Hawver notes the issue could polarize voters and tests the party’s commitment to aiding the poor.
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