Joe Grieshaber
President, Dillon Stores
One of the many benefits of Kansas living are the free market principles valued by the people and initiated by the State. Yet, in one area, we’ve long avoided changing how adult beverages are sold, …
Kansas liquor laws should benefit consumers, not special interests
February 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Teamwork will help to foster successful KanCare transition in Kansas
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Jeff Colyer
Lt. Govenor &
Rep. Paul Davis
Minority Leader
It may be a surprise to see our names together in an opinion piece. As Democrats and Republicans, we don’t always agree on issues like taxes or the budget.…
Public funds should not be used for lobbying
February 17, 2013 by 2 Comments
Members of the Kansas Senate hosted testimony February 11 on Senate Bill 109 that would outlaw public monies being used for lobbying. We believe this is one of the most important bills to come before the legislature, and one that …
Retired JoCo educator did the right thing
February 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Retired educator did the right thing
By Rhonda Humble
publisher
When I think of Corinthian Nutter, I see purple.
Maybe that’s because when I interviewed Mrs. Nutter, she wore a royal purple jacket that encompassed her frame.
The retired educator …
Rep. Jones updates on issues from legislature
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Rep. Kevin Jones
Legislative Update
The way our Kansas Court of Appeals and Supreme Court judges are selected has become an item of spirited discussion. We are the only state in the nation that essentially allows a relatively small group …
Yearning for true love is desire to know God
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Clint Decker
Guest Columnist
I coached myself saying, “If I make this basket then she loves me.” After the ball slammed against the rim and bounced to the asphalt I said, “Ok, the best out of 10”. Just like …
Opportunity for state’s Medicaid program
February 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tom Bell
Guest Columnist
Should Kansas take advantage of a program that extends Medicaid to cover an additional 122,000 low-income Kansans? This is the question before Gov. Sam Brownback. While the question is simple, determining the answer that works best …
Black History Month collides with American melting pot
February 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
Black History Month collides with the idea of the Great American Melting Pot.
Black History Month isn’t necessary but the contributions of black Americans, as well as some other ethnic groups, for decades were not included in history books. We …
Kansas celebrates its 152nd birthday this year
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sen. Jerry Moran,
R-Kansas
Guest Columnist
On Jan. 29, 1861, our state was founded on the ideals of personal freedom and individual liberty. The 152nd anniversary serves as a time to challenge all Kansans to carry on the enduring legacy …
K-State celebrates land grant mission 150 years later
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Kirk Schulz
Guest Columnist
Kansas State University soon will begin celebrating its sesquicentennial — 150 years as Kansas’ first public university and the nation’s first land-grant institution to hold classes.
Although our nine-month-long celebration is years in the making, it’s …
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