Health insurance for all teachers eyed in Kansas debate
Ottawa district offers Blue Cross plan with premiums around 200 monthly for singles and 450 for families with the district paying 75. A 41-district consortium collapsed as four districts pulled out, prompting talks on a state plan. A cost study suggests 100 to 170 million could cover all 304 districts. The piece argues prioritizing benefits over cash may improve efficiency and equity for teachers. John D. Montgomery for The Ottawa Herald
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Kansas exports fuel image of global reach
The Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing promotes the state as a major supplier to the world. In 1998 Kansas shipped 4.4 billion dollars in goods abroad, with Canada, Japan, and Mexico accounting for most sales. Fort Leavenworth hosted 90 foreign officers from 80 countries for a 10 month leadership program, drawing visits by 6,051 officers over the years.
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What is it with yard lights in the neighborhood
A resident complains about a pole mounted yard light that shines across the road and into their home all night. They urge neighbors to use interior controls, shields, motion sensors, or back yard lighting to avoid lighting the entire neighborhood and invading others’ privacy.
Happiness in Franklin County A Viewpoints column by Chris Hoover
Chris Hoover shares an opinion on Ottawa and Franklin County contrasting it with Johnson County. He praises Franklin County’s sense of community, volunteerism, friendly neighbors, and slower pace while noting his ongoing work commute to Johnson County and acknowledging local issues. His biweekly Community Viewpoints column reflects on happiness and place.
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What Americans should expect from liberty and law
The author argues that true self-government rests on liberty the rule of law and honest officials not economic gain. Standards are needed to judge public policy and officials and government must protect freedom. The piece ends with submission guidelines for Reader Forum letters.
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