Greensburg council raises building fees after tornado
Greensburg City Council boosted building permit fees from 35 dollars to about 1000 dollars in its first meeting after a tornado wrecked much of the community. The move funds city needs but risks alienating residents who are rebuilding their homes and businesses. Mayor Lonnie McCollum and City Administrator Steve Hewitt defend the hike as aligning with standards, while critics warn it may deter returning residents.
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Brownback Apology Passes Senate Committee Without Amendments
Tom Beaver, Muscogee Creek Nation member, notes that Kansas Senator Sam Brownback's Native American Apology, Senate Joint Resolution 4, cleared the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on May 14 with no amendments. The measure asks for a formal U.S. apology for past policies like removal and religious suppression, urging reconciliation and highlighting state-led efforts, while critics question its practical impact and federal policy, urging a move from race-based views to treaty-based governance.
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Split the difference on Kansas campaign finance reform
Kansas lawmakers adopt a cautious approach to updating campaign finance law for email fundraising. The proposal would require candidates to claim they did not knowingly solicit from lobbyists during the legislative session, risking embarrassment and a public hearing if challenged. Martin Hawver notes the plan reflects a pragmatic but imperfect attempt to curb perceived vote buying while preserving campaign outreach.
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