Ottawa considers study sessions to boost public access
City of Ottawa experiments with informal study sessions to encourage public turnout. Newcomer Blaine Finch pushes evening meetings while City Manager Scott Lamber notes casual formats aid interaction, aiming for a balance between structure and free discussion.
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Government contacts for senators and representatives listed
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts contacts in Washington and Topeka. Sam Brownback offices in Washington and Kansas. State offices in Topeka and Overland Park with phone numbers. U.S. Representative Jim Ryun offices in Washington with phone and fax details.</analysis>
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Anonymous donor offers cash to flood victims in North Dakota
South County Journal notes a mysterious woman pledging 2000 dollars to each Red River flood family. With about 5000 Grand Forks households, the $10 million gift shocks residents as checks begin arriving. May Pat Owens calls it hope for rebuilding futures. Editorials mirror readers’ opinions.
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Democrats Help Shape Kansas Tax and Education Reforms
Rep. Tom Sawyer argues that legislative Democrats played a pivotal role in the 1997 Kansas session, shaping a bipartisan package with homeowners in focus. Democrats backed a $20,000 homestead exemption, boosted per pupil state aid by $22, added $9 million to education funding, and supported stricter child support enforcement, countering conservative Republican opposition.
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Ottawa police correct report on COF incident
Ottawa chief of police Jeffrey D. Herrman retracts the May 9 1997 Herald account stating COF handled a rape allegation in house due to the department’s wishes. He says initial report lacked sufficient evidence and COF’s cooperation with police has been longstanding and prompt in all crimes.
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Washington, D.C
Welfare reform momentum grows in Wisconsin report
At a Wisconsin conference, social workers report a welfare-to-work shift reducing rolls since 1993 by 49 percent in Wisconsin and 20 percent nationwide. Benefits include tax credits and waivers, while concerns linger over frontline shelters and possible future rollups if economy stalls. Governors, federal officials cite economy and sanctions as drivers, with questions on long term effects and costs.
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