Editorial urges Kansas insurance chief to repair image
The piece critiques Ron Todd, Kansas insurance commissioner, noting his funding ties to workers compensation lawyers and urging him to steer reform. It explains recent legislative changes aimed at curbing premium hikes, contrasts NCCI demands with consultant forecasts, and previews Todd facing a pivotal chance to stabilize or freeze rates for local employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Todd
Todd
Kansas
National Council On Compensation Insurance
NCCI
Competency testing bill blocked by governor veto
Guest opinion argues Kansas Senate Bill 334 would require high school sophomores to pass a competency test to earn recognition. supporters say it would raise graduation rates and readiness for college, while opponents label it a conspiracy, leaving graduates less prepared. The piece notes policymakers failed to override the veto and reflects on education reform debates.
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Herald
Finney
Senate
Dave ‘Kerr
R Hutchinson
House
Kansas
Commentary on Clinton Johnson mirroring Johnson era policies
A critical column compares the Clinton administration to Lyndon Johnson, arguing both mimic a desire to precisely fine tune social and foreign policy. It cites Bosnia arms timing, Serbia sanctions, and race norming while warning such "game theory" approaches risk destabilizing gains and fostering Balkanization.
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Washington
Earl Weaver
Baltimore
Orioles
Clinton
Lyndon Johnson
Washington Post
the Post
Bosnia
George Stephanopoulos
Serbia
Johnson
America
Eath
Tailhook debate exposes moral outrage and hypocrisy
A commentator blasts American hypocrisy over the Tailhook scandal, arguing women and men at the private party faced double standards. He mocks selective outrage, links vice across society, and calls for consistent moral standards for all public figures and entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Post
America
Tailhook Party
Edward Kennedy
Cartoon Corner Letters to the Editor Policy
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Lights Off At Ottawa Exit Sparks Driver Concern
Reader notes that exit lights from I 35 into Ottawa are off while Wellsville exits remain lit. Kansas DOT highway supervisor Jerry Kennard says crews are rewiring from exit 182 to the K-68 exit and did not provide a completion date, leaving night travelers uncertain.
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Department of Transportation
Ottawa
Wellsville
Jerry Kennard
Kansas
Memories of a life changing Russian festival in Ottawa
A reader shares a heartfelt reflection on a Russian festival held in Ottawa. The piece praises the performers, laments fear and ignorance, and urges peaceful cultural exchange over violence. It also raises questions about local TV channel expansion and weather data from Johnson County Industrial Airport, inviting further community input through a nightly call‑in line.
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Defense Department
Washington
Ottawa
Don Lamben
Bob
Pam Dodson
Ottawa Community Ans Council
Johnson County
Weather Channel
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