Annex Davis Road Beckons Ottawa Growth and Annexation Debate
Ottawa city may consider annexing Davis Road and adjacent parcels amid growth along the eastern edge toward Sand Creek Road. County officials floated city maintenance as a bargaining point, with American Eagle Distribution Center seeking inclusion. Officials urge formal proposals, dialogue, and possible road swaps to expand city limits and serve growing needs.
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Readers dispute Prairie Spirit Trail discovery claim
Dale E. Anderson of Garnett questions Al and Ann Johnson of Baldwin about claiming land along the Prairie Spirit rail trail. He contends landowners, including his own family since 1857, were bypassed and accuses the trail advocates of disregarding private property rights and using land without compensation.
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Reader Forum submissions requested by Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to send hand signed letters with address and phone number to Reader Forum Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com Submissions must be under 500 words and may be edited for space.
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Mark Twain quips on Kansas Legislature and taxes
Salina Journal columnist George B. Pyle critiques the Kansas Legislature over tax sparing and budget gimmicks. He cites quotes and contrasts public opinion with policy, noting shifts of funds, potential property tax hikes, and possible court budget impacts while urging responsible oversight.
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Goossen Gains Governor Voice In Kansas Budget Debate
In a rare win-win-win process at the Statehouse, Gov. Bill Graves, via budget director Duane Goossen, gains a say in the omnibus and cuts bill that funds FY 2002 and cushions FY 2003. House and Senate negotiators also fully fund the higher education reorganization act, preserving raises and stabilizing college finances, with about 33 million set aside for the act. The Regents and colleges emerge as major beneficiaries while the governor and lawmakers claim partial success in this year’s budget crunch.
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