Editorial: Property tax lid ends but remains limited
Kansas Legislature lets the decade old property tax lid expire July 1 while noting little will change in many towns. Ottawa and Franklin County show varied impact as truth in taxation replaces the lid, requiring public votes to reveal tax intentions though not halting increases. The ultimate check remains at the ballot box with voters.
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Franklin County
Shaun Perry
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John D. Montgomery
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Kansas to feature domestic sunflower on license plates
The Sunflower State will display a domestic sunflower on next year’s license plates, replacing the wild native variety for its superior look and seeds. Officials say the domestic form, while not the same flower, represents Kansas spirit and offers better processing oils, despite debate over authenticity.
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Editorial note on guest editorials and opinions
Guest editorials are published to offer readers a variety of opinion. Views expressed are not necessarily those of The Herald or its editor.
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Reader Forum MS Walk Raises 4027 for MS Society
The Ottawa MS Walk gathered 4027 dollars thanks to walkers, donors, and volunteers. Grampa Pokey the Clown and Wellsville Cub Scouts helped start the event with a ribbon cut by Frederick Weidner, Tiger Scout.
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Ottawa
Grampa Pokey
Wellsville
Frederick Weidner
Kim Weidner
Contact details for Kansas officials and U S leaders
List of addresses and phone numbers for President Bill Clinton and US senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and US Rep Jim Ryun plus Kansas Governor Bill Graves and state lawmakers Robert Tyson Ralph Tanner Bill Feuerborn with office locations in Washington and Topeka including Hart Senate Building Cannon House Office Building Capitol and State Capitol Topeka KS 66612 66612 20500 20510 20501 20515.
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Graves Rewrites Kansas Politics After 1999 Session
In a surprising turnaround, Gov. Bill Graves shifts from a seen amiable, detached leader to the reigning Kansas political powerafter delivering a bold 1999 legislative wave. His victory stems from a high stakes highway plan, education reform, school aid boost, and a children’s trust fund, amid weak congressional influence and evolving state power.
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Reforming America’s Thinking After Columbine
A columnist argues Clinton’s gun control push targets symptoms rather than causes. The piece urges a cultural revolution centered on two-parent families, responsible parenting, and removing despair at home, urging government partnership but doubting optimism.
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