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Friday, February 03, 2012

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Russians prepare for an election If any election in Russia in the last 100 years has evoked interest and concern, it is the presidential election scheduled for March 10. Published 2/3/2012
Utilities should first prove need It's not hard to understand why Kansas natural gas utility companies want the Kansas Legislature to allow them to increase rates before the Kansas Corporation Commission approves the increases. Published 2/3/2012
Romney meant well, but... Mitt Romney found himself in a little hot water again on Wednesday as the result of something he said and the determination of political adversaries. Published 2/2/2012
A state dog? No thanks Some folks in the Winfield area think that association is enough for the Kansas Legislature to designate the Cairn terrier as the state dog. Published 2/1/2012
Phillips is up to the challenge Riley County Republican precinct members chose well Monday in electing Tom Phillips, a former Manhattan city commissioner, to fill the 67th District Kansas House seat. Published 1/31/2012
NBAF here defies laws of scientific logic Neither KSU faculty nor most other working people were able to participate in the NBAF comments meeting Jan. 27. Published 1/31/2012
Hiring waiver sounds sensible It's intriguing that Kansas will seek a waiver from the federal government so the agriculture industry can hire illegal immigrants. Published 1/30/2012
Public evaluations are a bad idea There probably are people in this state who think Gov. Sam Brownback's plan to post public school teachers' evaluations on the Internet is terrific. Published 1/29/2012
Canada evicts Russians after spy incident A central question in spying is what impact a case will have on two countries' relations. Published 1/29/2012
Make room for Clara Irene Howard Nichols This Kansas Day, Jan. 29, will mark the end of our sesquicentennial year. Published 1/27/2012