Public justice aims to inform and safeguard the system
The piece argues that the U.S. justice system rests on proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt and operates in public. It notes prosecutors must weigh evidence, trials can be lengthy, and reporting by newspapers keeps the system transparent. It cites Elliot Spitzer and Ottawa's Weldon Padgett cases as examples of public accountability and community impact.
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Indian business boosts Kansas economy and tribal partnerships
Tom Beaver argues that Native American businesses, including Wichita’s McGreevy Midwest Meat Co owned by the Lower Brule Sioux, benefit Kansas and the nation. The Seminole Nation contracts for 12,000 pounds of hamburger weekly for Hard Rock Café and casinos in Florida, while current Kansas operations supply thousands of pounds weekly to local restaurants, Taco Tico, and military bases. The expansion implies more jobs and plant growth, urging leaders to view Indian-owned businesses as economically positive.
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Kansas spending puzzle hints at slower sales tax
Kansas faces a mixed signal as personal income tax receipts rise by 132 million over last year while sales tax revenue drops by 37.7 million in the eight months from July to February. Analysts expect the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group to clarify in April how increased income aligns with weaker taxable spending and what it means for state services and policy. Martin Hawver notes the tension between rising income and flat or declining sales tax receipts.
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