Opinion

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Opinion: Tax debate will shape our fiscal health

The debate over implementing a flat income tax in Kansas appears to have reached its conclusion, at least in this legislative session. Earlier this year, Kansas Republicans proposed a single income tax rate of 5.25% for all Kansans earning more than $6,160 as an individual or $12,300 as a ...

Opinion: Haiti’s tragic history on replay

In Haiti, history repeats itself — repeatedly. And for what remains of Haiti’s troubled government, history seems to keep getting worse. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry and Kenyan President William Ruto signed an agreement in early March to fast-track a long-delayed deployment of ...

Opinion: On what team was McDaniel playing?

Ronna McDaniel’s conduct following the 2020 election was shocking enough, but NBC’s decision to hire her as a paid political analyst almost topped it. The blowback from the company’s own commentators prompted the executives to turn around and send McDaniel packing. The problem for ...

Letter to the editor: Locate the recyclable symbol

To the editor: I appreciate Mr. Koleber’s letter regarding the ban on plastics. While there may be one-time use plastics for bread and/or ham, there were several items that he noted that are recyclable. If one searches on the milk jug, plastic tubs, ketchup and mustard containers, one ...

Opinion: There’s no shame in medical diagnosis

News that Catherine, Princess of Wales, has been diagnosed with cancer set off a pointless argument. One side complained that the royal family had not been forthcoming with the truth behind her long hospitalization. The other held that Catherine has a right to privacy and is under no ...

Your Turn: Don’t put solar plant on uniquely valuable farmland

As a former Douglas County commissioner, I want to commend the county for its effort to lead on renewable energy. I know from experience it’s hard work, even painful, to bring big, new ideas forward and then be met with opposition. Unfortunately, I find myself on that side of the county these ...