Governor-elect Sebelius orders five teams to review state government
Governor-elect Kathleen Sebelius launches a five-team review of transportation health and human services senior services and more to root out duplication red tape and unnecessary payments. The plan calls for public input via ksworks ksgovernor com toll free and mail to Topeka to cut costs and boost efficiency.
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Ottawa Herald Seeks Feedback For Weekender Survey
Readers are invited to vote and share comments online at www.ottawaherald.com or drop responses at The Ottawa Herald 104 S. Cedar by Friday. Survey results will be published in the Weekender edition.
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Franklin County
Readjust Funding Debate at USD 290 Sparks Teacher Trust
A reader criticizes proposed school funding shifts from building new elementary schools to boosting teacher pay. The letter urges directing tax increases to education and rewards teachers, arguing current schools suffice and longer-term construction is unnecessary.
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USD 290
Great American Smokeout calls for quit to protect kids
A reader urges quitting smoking on the Great American Smokeout, citing lung cancer and heart disease risks from both smoking and secondhand smoke. The piece cites Salina area actions, noting Saline City Commission’s 3 2 vote to ban smoking in restaurants 5 am to 9 pm and a November ballot repeal drive. It urges communities, including Ottawa, to adopt similar bans and highlights available quitting help and family health stakes.
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Salina
Saline City
Ottawa
Something's not right in public education Kansas rural districts faces college prep tradeoffs
Kansas lawmakers confront unintended consequences of qualified admissions as small districts juggle budget cuts and course offerings. Some students may miss state college entry due to limited junior and senior level classes, prompting debate over K-12 focus, vocational tracks, and district mergers. Hawver notes rising concerns amid fiscal strain and asks if community colleges should recruit affected students.
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Martin Hawver
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