Ballot proposal seeks elected county appraisers in Kansas
The guest editorial argues against adding county or district appraisers to ballots starting 2018. It cites Sen. Larry Alley and notes appraisers need specialized skills to value property across categories. The piece warns elected appraisers could hurt budgets and taxpayers, urging the bill to stay in committee.
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Guest editorials shape reader views in the Herald
Reader opinions appear as guest editorials outlining diverse perspectives. The Herald notes these pieces express writers views and may not reflect the newspapers positions or staff stance.
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Government and legislative contact list for Kansas elected officials
A compiled contact directory for federal and state officials in Kansas includes U S President Donald Trump, U S Representatives Lynn Jenkins and Pat Roberts, U S Senator Jerry Moran, Governor Sam Brownback, Attorney General Derek Schmidt, and state lawmakers Blaine Finch Kevin Jones and Caryn Tyson. Addresses phones and official websites are provided for outreach.
Reader Forum Letter Attacks Trump in Ottawa Village
Jerry Livingood of Livermore Colorado comments on a Reader Forum letter by Tim Newacheck of Ottawa titled Narcissist Trump. He denounces Newacheck’s framing as hateful and argues Trump’s policies aim to protect borders and reform regulations, contrasting with Obama. He urges Ottawa readers to recognize disagreement with Newacheck.
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GOP Trump health care mess hits Kansas and us all
The piece critiques Donald Trump’s health care promises and the Ryan Trump reform act, blaming failure on the Koch-connected Freedom Caucus. It notes Kansas debates on expanding Medicare Medicaid, farm bankruptcies, and rural hospital risk, suggesting Kochs’ influence could shift policy in Kansas.
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Celebrating real news in the era of fake headlines
The News Media Alliance promotes real, reputable journalism as a cure for fake news. Leaders urge the public to support trusted reporters, stress facts over shares, and call for discerning consumption of news amid political scrutiny and transparency efforts.
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