Parsons commission weighs smoking ban in private dining rooms
The city faces a clash over a smoking ban in private establishments with health concerns and economic impact. Proponents cite second hand smoke risks while opponents warn the policy could push businesses away. The author urges modification, suggesting a shorter ban and balanced safeguards.
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End the costly Kansas car tag court fight over tribal plates
Tom Beaver, a Muscogee Creek Nation member, urges Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Paul Morrison to drop the Prairie Band Potawatomi car tag case. He argues state funds are wasted on litigation already favoring the tribe and calls for respectful tribal engagement to cut costs and protect tax dollars.
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Kansas at risk funding tied to lunch program scrutinized
A Legisla tive Post Audit study shows the at risk funding in Kansas relies on the federally financed free lunch program affecting about 135 000 pupils. Flaws misallocate tens of millions yearly as districts may receive aid for ineligible students, prompting calls for a better yardstick and possibly broader use of No Child Left Behind data.
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