Kansas Senate Pushes All 22 State Lakes for Resort Development
A consultant touted six lakes as ideal for private resorts but the Senate Transportation and Tourism Committee moved to open all 22 state park lakes to developers. The plan would offer incentives and require developers to cover bonds, while urging a focused approach later on one to three lakes such as Milford or Perry.
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Perry
Hillsdale
Milford
Clinton
el Dorado
Cheney
Senate Transportation and Tourism Committee
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Senate
Zoning Battle Sparks Frustration Across Four Townships
Franklin County residents from Centropolis Cutler Homewood and Pottawatomie braved bad weather to speak against proposed zoning. Despite opposition only four to three votes moved the issue to county commissioners. Residents question the elected officials’ representation and railroading of the zoning plan.
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Centropolis
Cutler
Homewood
Pottawatomie
Fea Aving
Franklin County
Death by own action among black youths and hope for prevention
A Washington Post opinion piece reflects on a CDC study showing a sharp rise in black teen personal crisis reports from 1980 to 1995, narrowing the gap with white youths. It discusses cultural shifts, social institutions, and the need for hope and prevention to address self-destructive behavior.
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Mashington
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
America
Glenn Loury
Institute On Race and Social Division
Boston University
Washington Post
High school hate crime sparks debate on zero tolerance
The Florida Times Union cites a Miami high school where nine students produced a 20 page racist booklet funded by 2500 copies, defended by the ACLU as impulsive. The piece underscores Florida concerns about diversity education, hate groups, and the need for strict disciplinary action to protect constitutional rights.
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Jacksonville
Florida Times Union
Miami
American Civil Liberties Union
Florida
The
Daily Times
Farmington
N.M
Richard Nixon
Clinton
Kenneth Starr
Middle East
Europe
Stockton
Calif
Sprewell
Latrell Sprewell
Golden State Warriors
Warriors
Kansas Senate backs donor disclosure for campaigns
Gov Grave's campaign finance reform seeks SB 432 requiring groups to reveal contributor names and amounts. Supporters argue it informs voters and curbs last-minute influence. critics question constitutional concerns but the Senate passed the bill, awaiting House action. Mike Matson defends measure as truthful disclosure.
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The
Herald
David Gittrich
Kansans
Bill Graves
Kansas Senate
Kansas
Gittrich
U.S. Supreme Court
Senate
Kansas House
Franklin County residents urge zoning, rail trails, and landfill concerns
In a Reader Forum letter, J. Jumet of Rantoul voices opposition to zoning four unzoned townships in Franklin County, argues against rail trails on private land, and questions a proposed landfill. He warns about water supply risks from nearby creek and asks commissioners to listen to citizens, stressing “we the people.” Readers may submit hand signed opinions with contact details, up to 500 words.
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Franklin County
Marais Des Cygnes
J. Jumet Rantoul
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