Freedom and funding shape art in public grants
Editorial argues that art funded by taxpayers carries strings and accountability. It contrasts Franklin D. Murphy and David Mendoza on whether funding agencies or the public may define acceptable content. The piece asserts taxpayers have a right to object to funded art while recognizing artists’ freedom to create.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Franklin D. Murphy
American Council For the Arts
David Mendoza
National Campaign For Freedom of Expression
Mr. Murphy
Kansans face tax shift on electric and gas bills
In a reflective look at Kansas politics, Democrats push to reimpose sales taxes on electricity and gas, aiming to fund property tax relief. The proposal echoes a 14 year controversy linked to then-Gov Bennett and a rival governor candidate John Carlin who slashed these taxes, sparking wider debate on utility costs and state finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smolan
John Carlin
Kansan
Bennett
Carlin
Democratic Party
Bob Bennett
Hutchinson News
Gov
The hitching post and spring bird year begins
The piece reflects on shifting seasons with a snowy border, noting frost, blooming, and growing warmth. It catalogues garden birds and feeders, seven active stations, and hopes for more, while watching martins, hummingbirds, sparrows, and a hawk in a playful backyard chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Phillips
R.S.V.P
Clinton emerges as Democratic front runner in Illinois win
The author argues Bill Clinton’s strong Illinois and Michigan victories position him as the likely Democratic nominee and eventual challenger to President Bush. Criticism centers on Clinton’s character while praising his electoral appeal, contrasted with Bush’s perceived moral failures and policy shifts. The piece distrusts the media’s focus on personal matters over policy impacts like welfare cuts and capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clinton
Illinois
Michigan
Arkansas
Bush
Clinton
Reagan
Donald
Willie Horton
Neal
George Jr
Prescott
Paul Tsongas
Senate
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Jim Hitch
Herald
Bob
Walt Butler
Martin
The
Ottawa Herald
Bill
Bertrand Russell
Supreme Court
Franklin Roosevelt
John McCormally
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