Editorial looks at craft breweries and distilleries in Kansas
The piece notes Kansas rich temperance history and recent alcohol policy shifts. It cites Gov Brownback's compromise expanding stronger beer sales but not wine, with implementation in 2019. It highlights Dodge City Boot Hill Distillery and suggests Garden City consider a similar tourism and downtown revitalization opportunity through a liquor by the drink policy.
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Editorials From Guest Writers Offer Reader Views
Guest editorials present a variety of opinions for readers. Views stated do not necessarily reflect The Herald or its editors.
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Readers are invited to share opinions in the Reader Forum. Submissions must include name, address and telephone number. Email to letters ottawaherald.com or mail to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald. Limit 400 words, edited for space and clarity. One letter per month. Form letters poems complaints not printed.
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Voters weigh re election for Franklin County commissioners
Norman Wooge urges residents to consider Colton Waymire and Randy Renaud for re election next fall. He argues commissioners hold broad power over taxes and public services and should be accountable to the people. He suggests term limits, proper conduct, and open debate via Reader Forum.
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Franklin County Board of Commissioners
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Kansas tax hike sparks debate on equity and revenue
Kansas lawmakers enacted higher income tax rates with a three-bracket system aimed at high earners and LLCs. The impact on withholding and how future elections will judge the measure remain unclear as revenue targets of 591 million and 633 million for successive fiscal years are debated, with observers questioning the tax fairness between 60 000 and higher income brackets. Martin Hawver notes the ongoing political stakes and the potential for further tinkering depending on revenue outcomes.
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