Kansas bill would exempt all government pensions from state tax
The Kansas House approved a bill to exempt all government pensions from state income tax citing a Supreme Court ruling on military retirees. The proposal faces the governor's signature and raises questions about two classes of pension recipients.
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Associated Press
Topeka
House
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas
Kansas Income Tax Department
Jim Hitch
Guest Opinion Editorial Note on Reader Varied Views
A guest editorial explains that guest editorials present diverse opinions to readers and do not necessarily reflect The Herald's official stance. It clarifies the distinction between guest viewpoints and the newspaper's own editorials.
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Herald
Time and money limits reread about Bush fund raiser
Lawrence Journal World reports on a $9 million Bush fund raising dinner while Democrats push a campaign finance reform bill in the Senate. Majority Leader Mitchell says the bill closes loopholes, while Minority Leader Dole argues votes exist to pass but not override a veto. A three month campaigning limit and strict financing rules are proposed as a practical start for reform.
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Bush
Senate
House
Senate Democrats
George Mitchell
Maine
White House
Bob Dole
Congress
Letters to the editor policy note
The newspaper invites signed letters with the writer's address and a telephone number for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published. The policy emphasizes prompt verification and encourages reader engagement through correspondence.
Tax relief myths amid school funding clash in Kansas
Comment argues homeowners in Franklin and Garnett districts face little net savings from a 32 mill state levy. Despite more state aid, local levies and a higher sales tax bite erode gains. Ultimately, property tax relief may be real but not a true decrease, as higher taxes offset small savings for many homeowners.
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Franklin County
Garnett
Franklin
Anderson Counties
Kansas
Joan Finney
Ottawa
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ottawa High art teacher praised amid school board decision
A letter from Ottawa High School students and staff expresses appreciation for Coach Pat Boeh and other teachers, notably Karen McAdoo, amid the USC 290 school board decision releasing teachers. The writer credits McAdoo with inspiring art career goals and notes her support for the wrestling team and yearbook efforts.
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Dan Tyson
USC 290
Pat Boeh
Boeh
Ottawa High School
Kelly Meyer
OHS
Even Bad Art Deserves Funding Debate by George Pyle
Reader ROBERT DETWILER argues against George Pyle's stance in three recent articles, accusing the columnist of enabling censorship and moral decline. Detwiler defends Christian values, condemns extremism, and warns that liberal funding of controversial art undermines social standards and fiscal responsibility. He questions Pyle's Easter and Native beliefs critiques and urges readers to consider accountability and reverence in public discourse.
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George Pyle
God
Jesus
George
Pyle
Peter
Bartimaeus
Mary
Martha
Earth
Robert Detwiler
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Mac
Radical Right
U.S.D.A
National Endowment of the Arts
Christiani
Christ
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