Kansas law would force meat labeling enforcement
Kansas lawmakers advanced a measure requiring the attorney general to enforce a 1970s rule that all imported meat must be labeled with country of origin. Gov. Graves is likely to sign. critics say federal limits hinder enforcement while supporters cite consumer protection and U.S. health standards.
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Robert Tyson
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Carla Stovall
Washington
Dan Glickman
John D. Montgomery
New Nebraska plan urged for child welfare reform
The Topeka Capital Journal argues Kansas child welfare requires more than funding. It proposes a special independent commission with diverse experts to craft a completely new solution and report to the Legislature. The piece urges action to protect vulnerable children and improve care system outcomes.
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Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
SRS
Nebraska
Koch Crime Commission
School of Hard Knocks
Stephanopoulos book reveals Clinton spin on Kerrey joke
A George Stephanopoulos anecdote from his new book details how Clinton aides managed a sexist joke involving Jerry Brown and two lesbians at a 1992 New Hampshire roast. It shows how Kerrey’s role and the Clinton team’s public line shaped coverage and perceptions.
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C-Span
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San Francisco Examiner
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Matthews
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Sen. Kerrey
Dick Gephardt
San Francisco
Reader Forum urges tobacco prevention plan for Kansas kids
Judy Keller of Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition appeals to the Kansas Legislature to adopt a comprehensive tobacco-use prevention and cessation program funded by tobacco settlement dollars. She warns of thousands of future deaths and high youth smoking rates, urging long term investment in prevention curricula, media campaigns, enforcement, and research to reduce initiation and promote quitting, signed with contact details for Reader Forum letters.
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Kansas
Judy Keller
Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition, Inc
Last Day to Submit Letters to Editor on Local Elections
The final date for submitting letters to the editor about local elections is Thursday April 1. Publication of letters will occur through April 3.
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Donald Kaul
Christopher Matthews
Kaul
Appanoose Chili Supper Thanks Local Supporters
Acknowledges businesses and people who aided the 29th annual Chili Supper and Carnival in Appanoose. The note lists numerous sponsors including Poindexter Tire Ottawa Ford Farm Bureau Insurance and McDonald’s. Seeks continued support from the community and sponsors for future events by the Appanoose Chili Supper and Carnival committees.
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Poindexter Tire
Mages Vet Clinic
Ottawa
George’s
Watts Transportation
Ottawa Ford
TCBY
Farm Bureau Insuranc
Expert Tire
Rex's Family
Amoco
Wood’s Mini Mart
Burger King
Conoco
Video Warehouse
Consolidated Industry Inc
Budges Sport Center
Litwin's
Rainbow Beauty
Karr’s
Ned Hiatt’s
Green Acres
Shepard’s Garage
RG Construction
Buzzard’s Pizza
Judy's Styling Salon
Benita Bowman
Bill & Ellie’s
Citizen's State Bank
Star Industries
Sportsman Barber Shop
Gilliland's Tire
Dr. Dules
Pizza Hut
Overbrook Livestock
Overbrook Lumber
Farmer’s Co-op
Northbrook Lumber
Hair Shop
Pizza Time
Candidate Profiles a Ottawa City Commission Hopeful
A former Ottawa City Commissioner outlines eight priority issues including youth crime reform, reducing late utility fees, proactive retail wheeling, paving gravel streets, citizen input through joint meetings, a Housing Summit and strategy, expanded recreational facilities at Kanza Park, school collaboration to ensure graduates with marketable skills, and leveraging former leaders to address community problems ahead of the April 6 election.
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Ottawa
17Th Street
Kanza Park
Pass
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