Open government under assault in Kansas Legislature
Randy Brown argues for open government in Kansas amid bills on advisory boards, utility charges, school salary disclosures, Internet filtering, and access to records. He cites HB 2149, HB 2374, SB 82, HB 2420, SB 67, and HB 2413 while praising two bills expanding openness and urging lawmakers to balance security with transparency.
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Editorials From Readers Offer Varied Opinions
Guest submissions present a range of views for readers, with opinions not necessarily reflecting The Herald or its editor.
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Clarification by Ottawa Recreation Task Force Chair
Deb Henningsen states the Recreation Task Force is separate from the ORC bond plan. The task force was created to study Ottawa’s recreational needs for 20 years and deliver a report to the City Commission on March 24, not to propose a $2.1 million recreation center. The bond proposal remains an ORC responsibility.
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Penny container tax proposal to fund war debts
An opinion piece argues a penny tax on every container change of hands could rapidly fund defense costs and reduce other taxes. It envisions a universal, loophole free levy covering all containers from air to groceries, with shared production and service sector burden. The author notes tobacco taxes as a parallel cash flow and urges readers to contact their congressman.
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