Kansas must invest in higher education for growth
Editorial argues Kansas lawmakers undermine higher education by diverting funds from universities to maintenance. It notes a 20 percent funding decline from 1988 to 2008 while student numbers rose 13 percent, increasing average debt beyond $20,000. Calls for renewed state commitment to boost graduates and economic growth.
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Kansas
Kansas House Appropriations Committee
Kansas Board of Regents
U.S
Freedom to choose and the cigar stench of Las Vegas
Tommy Felts argues that personal liberty includes smoking choices and other lifestyle habits. He criticizes political overreach by both parties seeking to regulate consumption and behavior, urging respect for individual freedom while acknowledging limits and social responsibility.
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Michelle Obama
Kansas
Ottawa school board plans Eisenhower Elementary closure
A parent expresses frustration to the board about March 1 Community Meeting that announced Eisenhower Elementary School closure. They allege no real community discussion occurred, five minutes to speak was denied, and many questions remained unanswered with promises to respond later.
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Ottawa
Eisenhower
Reader questions district school closures without redistricting plan
A reader criticizes the district for closing a school without a cohesive plan and redistricting. They point to Bran don Jones’s defense of not moving kids, note a parent moving children from Eisenhower to Lincoln, and argue that lack of a plan leads to favors and chaos. The reader questions whether closing a school is best for the community.
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