Kansans Rally Against Gov Brownback Policies
Editorial notes growing activism in Kansas over Gov. Sam Brownback decisions including funding cuts to the Kansas Arts Commission and loss of nearly 2 million in federal arts money. Organizers of Kansas United in Voice and Spirit plan a Sept 16 protest addressing arts funding and social service office closures.
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Crystal McComas
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A guest editorial note clarifies that opinions expressed are reader driven and not the paper or editor’s official stance. It emphasizes editorial independence and invites diverse viewpoints while distancing the publication from individual views.
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Reader Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Opinion submissions are welcome in the Reader Forum. Hand signature required with author address and telephone number. Mail to Reader Forum Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or email letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions must be under 400 words and may be edited for space grammar and clarity.
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Reach for the Stars program at Garfield Elementary opens
The Reach for the Stars program starts Wednesday at Garfield Elementary with about 145 students enrolled and a $10 monthly fee offset by a scholarship fund from a recent cupcake sale. It offers snacks, homework help, tutoring, enrichment activities, and a 4-H Horseless Horse project for selected students including Rachel Star who earned top showmanship awards and is now in the AVID program.
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Rick Beardsley
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Highway funding reauthorization tied to jobs and economy
Congress faces a pending September 30 expiration of the current highway funding law. Reauthorization offers a chance to fix funding, with past extensions creating uncertainty for businesses such as Ottawa Quarry and five other eastern limestone operations. The gasoline tax remains unchanged since 1993, uncoupled from inflation or fuel prices.
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Highway Trust Fund
Ottawa
Call for long term highway funding to boost jobs
Kansas and northwest Missouri face stalled investment as short term politics deter hiring. Advocates urge Congress to pass a sufficiently funded long term highway reauthorization to create jobs, support mining and construction sectors, and strengthen national commerce and safety through sustained road funding.
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