Tax increase rumors rise as state budget strains grow
Martin Hawver notes budget woes in Kansas point to a likely next year tax rise. He cites $252 million in current tax increases, delayed school payments, and the Finance Council borrowing up to $450 million, while DMV stations close due to budget reductions, signaling broader financial pressure for local and state services.
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Franklin County libraries promote summer reading program
Four Franklin County libraries Ottawa Wellsville Williams burg and Richmond invite students to join the Winner's Circle theme this summer Readers can choose self selected topics to build reading skills The program features weekly activities mime appearances by Beth Byrd and prizes such as books and gift certificates Nearly 600 participants are anticipated with events at Ottawa and Richmond libraries July 17 to inspire continued reading across ages
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Kansas flag on separate pole urged around courthouse square
A letter urges Kansas flag to fly on its own pole apart from the U S flag and POW MIA flag. Author honors veterans, calls for a campaign to install a dedicated flagpole in Ottawa and thanks service members for freedom.
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Reader Forum invites signed letters to Ottawa Herald
Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104. Cedar Ottawa K5 66067 or via letters otawaherald.com Email submissions must under 400 words and may be edited for space.
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Political Contacts and Offices in Kansas DC Area
A listing of political figures and offices including President George Bush White House address and contact numbers, U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U S Representative Jim Ryun, Kansas Governor Bill Graves, State Senator Robert Tyson, and State Reps Ralph Tanner and Bill Faverbom with office locations in Topeka and Washington DC.
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HMO Critique and Moran Case Highlight Health Debate
Sean Carter critiques HMOs linking cost cutting to worse care while recounting Debra Moran’s five-year Supreme Court fight over ERISA and Illinois HMO coverage. The Moran decision may affect 70 million Americans and prompt federal standards, igniting reform debates and federalism tradeoffs.
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