Connecticut energy crisis drives call for public power plan
Columnist William A. Collins argues deregulation gutted conservation funds and boosted rates as a blackout cost and a looming high voltage line threaten the region. He urges forming a public power authority to buy and upgrade Sooty Six plants and reduce reliance on private utilities, with cities like Norwalk and Bridgeport poised to act.
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Editorial: Kansas KPERS Underfunding Sparks Bond Talk
The Kansas public pension system KPERS is underfunded as investments lag and future retiree costs rise for 240,000 workers. Senate leaders push lawmakers to consider selling up to 500 million dollars in bonds to bolster the investment pool and cushion future obligations. A shift in benefits or extended service could be debated next year to restore solvency amid demographic changes and financial pressures.
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Language shifts reshape Kansas as nonEnglish speakers rise
Census data show 47 million Americans five and older speak a language other than English at home, about 1 in 5. Kansas totals mirror national trends with 8.7 percent non English speakers, led by Spanish. The rise in bilingual needs touches schools, healthcare, government and business, creating both challenges and opportunities.
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Reader Forum letters welcome with signed submissions
The Ottawa Herald invites reader opinions via the Reader Forum. Submissions must be hand signed and include the author's address and telephone number. Send to Reader Forum, 104 S. Cedar, Ottawa KS 66067, or email letters ottawaherald.com. Limit to 400 words. letters may be edited for space.
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Kansas lawmakers contact directory from Topeka listings
A compiled list of government officials with office addresses in Washington, D.C. and Topeka Kansas. Names include U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback and Representative Jim Ryun, along with Governor Kathleen Sebelius and several state legislators.
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Fractured Letter Cites Rights Clash Over Equality
A reader letter from Kansas protests perceived attacks on freedoms and DNA-based arguments in the national debate on LGBTQ equality, arguing against governmental and religious attempts to redefine rights. The missive labels the discussion as a threat to “freedom in the pursuit of happiness” and condemns political and religious figures in strong terms.
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Reader pleads for tolerance and personal happiness
A reader argues for rights and love for homosexuals, condemning judgment and urging focus on repairing families rather than denying marriage. The letter emphasizes personal crisis from denial of love and calls for celebration of life and diversity.
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