Editorial argues Kansas education spending misallocates funds
A Legislative Post Audit Committee report labels an education crisis in Kansas, showing high overall spending but low classroom funding. Kansas spends more per pupil than Iowa Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma, yet only 57.6 percent of the budget goes to classroom instruction, ranking 48th nationwide. Administrators’ salaries outpace teachers and textbooks, suggesting funds go to principals and district offices rather than frontline education.
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Iowa
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Oklahoma
National Center For Education Statistics
District of Columbia
Editorial Admonishes Postal Response to Anthrax Threat
Guest editorial argues the postal service faced deadly delays after the anthrax scare aimed at Senate offices. It notes two Brentwood workers died before testing expanded, cites Topeka facility closures, and urges accountability and faster protective action for workers nationwide.
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Guest Editorials Offer Readers Diverse Opinions
Guest editorials publish readers views not necessarily reflecting The Herald or its editor.
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Readable Contacts for U S Senators Representatives and Governor
A list provides contact details for President George Bush White House U S Senators Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and Congressmember Jim Ryun plus Kansas Governor Bill Graves State and House members Ralph Tanner Bill Feverbom and Robert Tyson. Includes addresses emails and phone numbers.
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Air travel security and layoffs loom over post 9 11 travel
The author recounts furlough of a first officer and the chaotic security scene at airports. Guards, ID checks, and random bag searches create unease, with inconsistent procedures from Kansas City to Las Vegas. He criticizes privatized screeners, low pay, and minimal training, noting cutting tools like nail clippers being banned while seeking government help.
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Las Vegas
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Economic stimulus plan urged to aid low income workers
The National Council of Churches and allied groups push Congress and the Administration to lift the minimum wage by at least 1.50 an hour over two years, boost Food Stamp and WIC funding, expand Emergency Food and Shelter, fund Low Income Energy Assistance, and broaden Unemployment Insurance to help low income and part time workers and stabilize the economy.
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Children’s Defense Fund
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Jewish Council For Public Affairs
National Jobs For All Coalition
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