Readers question Sen Tyson on farmland laws and corporate influence
A reader comments on Kansas farmland purchases, noting high prices driven by hedge funds and wealthy buyers, and questions limits on corporate involvement. The piece critiques Obamacare effects on small business, corporate outsourcing to low wage regions, and calls for a “human tax” concept while debating mid class impact.
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Cyclone Connect aims to put a Chromebook in every Ottawa High student
Ottawa High School unveils Cyclone Connect a 1 to 1 program proposing 750 Toshiba Chromebooks for all students including those at Ottawa Virtual Learning and Ottawa Learning Center The plan backed by Dr Ryan Cobbs and tech leader Andy Price includes Hapara Google Drive and Office 365 training and aims to create 24 hour access and global communication while addressing infrastructure and cost concerns.
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Kansas Senate backs transparency in property tax increases
Senate passes HB 2047 to require local units to vote on revenue from tax hikes and valuation changes, and to notify the public via local news outlets. Kansas Supreme Court ruling on the Gannon case highlights funding equity, capital outlay, and Local Option Budget gaps. Caryn Tyson, senator for Franklin County and the 12th District, comments on SB 2338 and court funding measures.
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