Editorial: Kansas Chamber Endorsements Under Scrutiny
The Kansas Chamber endorses candidates as pro jobs and small government yet its criteria appear narrow and influenced by Tea Party politics. A board of directors lists major companies, while local chambers often dissociate. critics warn endorsements may favor big business over public interest and prop up tax cuts and deregulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Rifle Association
Kansas Teachers’ Union
The
Kansas Chamber
BKD Cpas & Advisors
Crossland Construction Company
Lawrence Paper Company
Murfin Drilling Co
Cerner Corp
Cox Communications
Kansas Speedway
Fidelity State Bank and Trust Company
Aetna
Health Dimensions, LLC
Lauder Custom Fab
AGCO
Hy-Vee Inc
Sprint Nextel
Aeroflex Test Solutions
HollyFrontier Co
At&t
Frito Lay
Solomon Corporation
Century Link
ONEOK
McAnany
van Cleave & Phillips
Cbiz Mhm
Florence Manufacturing, Co
John Deere
Landoll Corp
NetStandard
Ash Grove Cement
Sunflower Electric Corporation
CrossFirst Bank
Zimmer Real Estate
Adecco - the Employment People
Polsinelli Shughart
Koch Industries Inc
Kiewit Power Group, Inc
Cessna
Kansas Gas Service
Goodyear
Jayhawk Plastics, Inc
Pratt Enterprises, Inc
American Eagle
Zurich Surety
Pickrell Drilling Co
Midwest Minerals
Cobalt Boats
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Bartlett Grain
Black & Veatch
Bartlett and
West
Chambers of Commerce
Ottawa
Kansas
PAC
End the bipartisanship war on science now
Andy Heintz argues that anti GMO and anti vaccine movements mirror right wing extremism, threaten public health, and harm vulnerable people. He cites measles outbreaks, school exemptions, and benefits of GMO crops like golden rice to urge renewed scientific policy support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Jenny McCarthy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr
Center For Disease Control and Prevention
Russell Saunders
Salon.com
Pamela Arnold
University of California-Davis
Scientific American
Dan Fagin
Fagin
Africa
Southeast Asia
Monsanto
Wise Parenting Series Emphasizes Calm Responsive Approach
Rebecca McFarland outlines a six step Wise Parenting model to help parents of tweens and teens respond thoughtfully rather than impulsively. The guide stresses staying cool waiting for emotions to subside seeking impartial perspectives and using best knowledge to balance practical care with long term well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Small
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
Editorial
Andy Heintz
Herald
Ottumwa Courier
Ottumwa
Iowa
Orble.com
Tive
Rebecca McFarland
Frontier Extension District No. 11
Franklin County
Rmcfarla
Ksu
Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Ottawaherald.com
S. Cedar St
S. Cedar
Tommy Felts
Ifelts
Linda Brown
Laurie Blanca
Iblanco
Kathy Miller
Krmiller
Ottawaherald
Marilyn Stevenson
Astevenson
Ottawa Herald
the Herald
Ottawaherald. Com