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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 2001

Page

2

Editorial Too Intrusive Welfare marriage focus sparks debate

The piece argues government attempts to promote marriage in welfare reform are intrusive yet could lower out of wedlock births. It notes DNA paternity testing, caseworker roles, and education on teen pregnancy, while urging limits on moral legislation and recognizing poverty's broader factors.

Social Services

Choosing Ottawa University and small schools for education

A reader shares experiences returning to college to raise a daughter and the challenges of self doubt, interaction, and adjustment. The writer contrasts large and small religious colleges, praises Ottawa University, and argues education requires home effort as well as school support.

Ottawa University

Readers urged to send signed letters to Ottawa Herald

Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or by email to letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions capped at 500 words and may be edited for space.

Ottawa Herald S. Cedar Ottawa Ottawaherald

Commission should cut pay to fund post

Franklin County commissioners face voter resistance to hiring a county administrator as expenses rise after expanding to five seats. The path forward hinges on salary reductions by commissioners to fund the post, with earlier unilateral moves and a failed recruitment highlighting the need for seasoned governance.

Commission Franklin County County Commission Board of Commissioners

Legislature ponders hate crime and drunken-battery bills

Kansas lawmakers rejected hate crime enhancements citing prison crowding concerns while debating aggravated battery for drunk drivers who injure pedestrians. Senate and House differed on the approach, raising questions about intent and culpability in alcohol related offenses. Martin Hawver notes the ongoing debate and points readers to Hawver's Capitol Report.

Kansas House Senate Kansas Sentencing Commission Gooch Martin Hawver Hawver Capitol Report Hawvernews.com

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