Value of a county administrator in Franklin County
Jeanny Sharp argues in favor of electing a county administrator, contending the role brings cost in the short term but long term value through better information, smarter decisions, and increased efficiency. Opponents fear higher costs and more bureaucracy, but supporters say a full-time administrator can prevent costly mistakes and streamline department responses.
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Franklin County
Dodson International
Jeanny Sharp
Detourless I-35 closure sparks reader complaint in Ottawa
Joy Mietchen of Ottawa questions the sudden northbound I-35 shutdown with no posted detour, noting her failed attempt from 15th Street. She points out an alternate ramp on K-68 and asks who owns the goats seen grazing near the street, urging clearer traffic notices and accountability.
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15Th Street
Ottawa
Joy Mietchen
Tobacco Wars to Be Staged in Salina
Salina readies a local anti smoking drive funded by a $500000 grant from the tobacco settlement Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Del Meier leads education and policy efforts to curb tobacco use while facing industry opposition and a possible restaurant smoking ban.
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Salina
Kansas
Central Kansas Foundation For Alcohol and Chemical Dependency
Salina-Saline County Health Department
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Saline County
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Meier
Salina Journal
George B. Pyle
Budget battle in Washington calls for fiscal realism
A column argues Congress and the Bush budget fight must abandon wishful finance and acknowledge there is no surplus. It urges bipartisan cooperation, debt reduction, and prudent spending to reflect Americans’ demand for debt-free prosperity and responsible governance.
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Bush
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