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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 2003
Page
2
Opinion urges stopping tax funded lobbying by schools and local governments. Cites Wichita school district's annual 100000 lobbying spend and 44 registered groups. Advocates grassroots advocacy funded by donations and community volunteers.
The Topeka Capital Journal notes Gov Kathleen Sebelius and Turnpike President Mike Johnston oppose selling the Kansas Turnpike. Conservative lawmakers push the idea, but critics warn it shifts responsibility to private operators, risks higher tolls and reduced service, and could spark a one time cash windfall with uncertain private interest. The Turnpike Authority operates tax free and managed strong traffic and revenue, making a sale unnecessary.
Readers are offered a range of viewpoints as guest editorials appear in The Herald. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect the newspaper or its editor.
A compiled address and phone directory lists Kansas federal and state representatives and senators. It provides office locations in Topeka and Washington with phone numbers and web addresses for Sen. Pat Roberts, Sen. Sam Brownback, Rep. Jim Ryun, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, and state legislators including Sen. Robert Tyson and Reps. Tom Holland Bill Feverbom Joe Humerickhouse Stanley Dreher.
Gene Ramsey, major pro tem of Ottawa, argues small cities under 25 000 propel the economy and safety. He urges federal support for local infrastructure, housing, public safety, clean water, and No Child Left Behind funding.
Charley Reese argues that American politics is driven by perception over facts. He criticizes Fox News for defending Bush and notes BBC polls show broad dislike of Bush abroad, while critics like Carter demonstrate partisan adoration remains strong. He predicts Fox will tout a strong economy despite hardship.
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