Limiting terms idea gains interest in Kansas and Oklahoma
Editorial notes that Kansas and Oklahoma voters show support for 12 year term limits for state legislators while suggesting federal limits face Washington resistance. The piece argues limits could bring new blood, curb corruption, and should be tested at the ballot box in Kansas.
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U.S
Washington
Nancy Kassebaum
the Herald
Dan Glickman
Topeka Capital-Journal
Oklahoma
Kansas
Kansas Governor backs term limit amendment debate heats up
A Wichita Eagle column critiques term limit proposals sweeping states including Oklahoma Colorado and California. It argues voters already have term limits in Kansas and that limiting incumbents undermines democracy, urging informed active voters over constitutional changes.
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Kansas
Cai ‘Mit
Oklahoma
Colorado
California
Mike Hayden
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Wichita Eagle
Hayden shifts to poll driven term limits support
Kansas Governor Mike Hayden endorses 12 year term limits after a Monday poll shows 69 percent support. He argues policy should reflect public opinion, despite campaigning on 14 years in the statehouse. Opponent Joan Finney backs initiative and referendum as remedy, critiquing Hayden's poll driven stance.
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Mike Hayden
Hayden
Joan Finney
Ottawa faces questions on boosting Victorian tourism signs
In a Kansas Main Street session, Amy Horowitz urged Ottawa to add self guided tours and historic home displays to capitalize on visitors. Proposals include numbered building pamphlets, in depth histories, uniform signs, courthouse and City Hall stops, and window displays from the historical society to advertise the museum.
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Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
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Pomona
Franklin County
Ottawa University
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Manhattan
Amy Horowitz
Competitive Edge Inc
Albuquerque
N.M
U.S
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City Hall
Old Depot
Franklin County Historical Society
Horowitz
Historical Society
Columbus Needs Its Ohio Status Says Mayor
The Columbus Ohio mayor Buck Rinehart laments the city's perceived second‑rank status and argues it should be known simply as Columbus. He compares city naming to San Francisco and Philadelphia and suggests renaming to Columbia to evoke a stronger national image. He reflects on size versus prestige, cites lack of major league teams, and urges relaxation and confidence in Columbus's future.
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Ohio
Buck Rinehart
San Francisco
California
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Ohio State University
Columbia
Ocean
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Burbank
Pasadena
Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Westwood
Rinehart
Buck
Public letter questions STAR team shooting and de escalation
A citizen writes that Fred Heathman is not alone in questioning the STAR team actions. The letter urges review of training and whether a shoot to kill approach was necessary and calls for healthy examination of community values and police methods.
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Fred Heathman
STAR
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