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- Remove politics, and redistricting map falls in line May 27, 2012 · 54 comments
- National group seeks repeal of 'Stand Your Ground' law in Kansas May 27, 2012 · 166 comments
- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012 · 277 comments
- U.S. military sees new appreciation May 28, 2012 · 47 comments
- Sound Off: How much does the city’s transit system collect in fares compared with how much it costs May 27, 2012 · 137 comments
- Tax gamble May 26, 2012 · 95 comments
- God, marriage May 25, 2012 · 200 comments
- On the street: How did you spend your Memorial Day? May 28, 2012 · 37 comments
- Brownback tells federal judicial panel to toss legislative redistricting maps May 29, 2012 · 7 comments
- Brownback signs bill blocking use of Islamic law May 25, 2012 · 256 comments
- Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012
- Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career June 28, 2009
- Friends mourn Lynn Bretz, former voice of KU May 28, 2012
- Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
- Town Talk: UPDATE: Frank Male files for county commission; keep an ear open for local sales tax talk; city hires new city engineer; wholesale water district buys land near Kaw; weekly land transfers May 29, 2012
- KU ace Duncan proves value May 23, 2012
- How to help: Guides needed for Lamplight Tour of Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park May 27, 2012
- Disciplinary action taken against Haskell employees after investigation of student-athlete test scores May 15, 2012
- City, county mull upgrade to emergency radio system May 28, 2012
- Experts: Remedial college classes need fixing May 28, 2012
Kansas tax act most regressive in nation
It's very telling that the first to complain about the article include a non-Kansan with an extremely radical point of view typical of a fringe political movement. Then comes the chorus to put quotations around "expert" because, perhaps lacking one themselves, they don't value education and recognize expertise. When the counter-argument is to dismiss the expert without any substantive questioning of his credentials to speak to the issue at hand, you are not dealing with a rebuttal, but with propaganda) or a person who has bought into non-reason-based arguments.
The article is basically an accurate description of the law by an expert.
May 28, 2012 at 8:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Legislative leaders to Brownback: Veto the tax cut
The real issue here is incompetence on the part of the Governor and his staff. They have nothing but blind faith that a tax cut strategy will promote growth (it hasn't worked here before and the counties with the highest taxes have the highest business growth, per the Eggs and Issues breakfast here in Lawrence w/ legislative leaders). The non-partisan agency that reviews these things for the state indicates it will cause a huge budgetary crisis. Brownback has no support to back his ideas, just his gut feeling and opinion. That is incompetence.
In some much-reported backroom arm-twisting he gets the house to pass an even bigger tax cut than he asked for, thinking it will be whittled back down to what he wanted. When that bigger cut passes, instead of saying he'll veto it, he says he'll sign it, although NO ONE ON HIS STAFF HAS EVER STUDIED THE IMPACT OF THIS PROPOSAL. These are numbers he just pulled out of his, er..thin air. Not numbers based on professionals providing valid estimates. THIS IS INCOMPETENCE.
He says we'll get increased tax revenue from businesses when they make more money from not paying taxes. How will that work? He has basically eliminated their taxes! To make it worse, he is going to eliminate many of their customers as well by putting half the state workforce on the unemployment line when the state can't afford to pay them.
I vote on both sides of the aisle. Kansas has always been a populist meritocracy, until now. This is absurd. I've never, ever seen such incompetence in the office of the governor. Not here, nor in any other state.
May 12, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Group of ex-GOP lawmakers: Schools need more funding
Only in a delusion does the government run the media.
The government is not an entity that exists separately from the people. It is the actions and efforts of many people. To characterize it is a separate entity that acts upon us is a useful straw man argument, but don't mistake it for reality.
The statement that children need to be far away from "government run schools" is patently ridiculous, has no place in reasonable discourse, and does not reflect reality.
Liberty's post and argument serves as an example of zealotry.
April 26, 2012 at 8:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Should Lawrence City Commissioners approve an ordinance to make it illegal for long-term campers to set up living quarters in public parking spots in front of South Park?
I agree. Is it too much to ask for them not to move their location from time to time? The guy with the trailer got himself in this mess by parking there every single day. The RV is just an eyesore. I wonder if those in favor of letting them just set up their home right there in front of a beautiful park would feel that way if the fleet of 2 grew to a fleet of 25?
To the guys who are living there - could you please just not park right on Mass every day? Could you just move about to some different parks on different days? I know my family, who lives nearby, is tired of looking at that RV already. It's a real eyesore. Just move around a bit more, that's all it would take to make this right.
April 10, 2012 at 5:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Another five mobile homes at the Riverview Trailer Park declared unfit to live in
Wasn't a lot of this court section 8 housing (if not now, in the fairly recent past)??? In other words, weren't taxpayers subsidizing this place as it was falling apart? I'm not certain, but I used to live very close by and I thought it was.
April 10, 2012 at 5:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Free State counselor killed in vehicle-train accident near Riverfront Park north of Lawrence
People all around the district were mourning Aimee today - she was widely liked by her peers. The WRAP program she started is very popular with teachers, as they understand its importance. What a tragic loss to our community. Peace be with you Mrs. Ziegler and may healing come to those who love you.
April 2, 2012 at 7:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Supreme Court appears split by ideology over health care
It is sad that this case will likely be decided on politics and not the rule of law.
March 29, 2012 at 6:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
‘White’ not really about race
Precisely. Well stated.
March 25, 2012 at 12:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
‘White’ not really about race
This is an outstanding article. Pitts really nails it on this one with an extremely accurate description of race in America today.
March 25, 2012 at 12:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Senate advances school finance plan
Implementing common core standards won't cost much. It is discouraging to see it raised as a cost issue.
March 20, 2012 at 6:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )