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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 2014
Page
4
Editorial condemns state legislators for amending bills to align local school board and city elections with November statewide contests. Argues motive is political influence, not turnout or saving costs, and warns complex ballot designs burden election workers. Calls locals to resist and engage.
In a Kansas press column Doug Anstaett urges Sun shine Week awareness from March 16 to 22 and underscores that democracy is not a spectator sport. He cites transparency, attending meetings, staying informed, and asking questions as civic duties alongside vigilant citizen participation. Trust but verify.
A heated debate on House Bill 2542 yielded 116 yes votes for a maker break amendment by Rep Julie Menghini to divert 45 million into Local Ad Valorem Tax Reduction funds. Senate opposition blocks final passage leaving homemade airplane exemptions unlikely this session. Four Republicans opposed the measure. five were absent. Martin Hawver notes the political theater and campaign payoff for supporting tax cuts.
A Wichita State University alumna notes the team’s nickname reflects Kansas wheat culture. She argues the Shockers’ rise stems from regional pride and long-standing basketball tradition rooted in Wichita State’s local identity.
Reader Forum salutes Wichita State players and fans for an undefeated run likening it to harvesting success. The writer recalls early 1980s teams and the M.T.X.E. motto Mental Toughness and Xtra Effort and links it to the current Shocker Nation ethos guiding academics and life.
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