Tuesday Kris Kobach took a new tack in his campaign for secretary of state. He promised to push for an initiative and referendum amendment to the state constitution. The people deserve the right to pass…

When Democrats get their ballots for next Tuesday’s primary elections some will scratch their heads when asked to make a decision. They will find few household names to choose among.How about the choice among the…

Hospitals are the linchpin for health care. Health care and education are the base of the economy in most cities.A recent story in the Wichita Eagle compared the economies of Wichita and Oklahoma City. Health…

The Republican primary election ballot is loaded with choices. Here are a few that have not been in the headlines.Sen. Derek Schmidt of Independence is asking for the nomination for attorney general. He is opposed…

Bill Otto needs your vote on Aug. 3. Bill Otto isn’t owned by anybody except the people he represents as God gives him the wisdom. When Bill was first elected he told us what he…

I have been busy out campaigning across District 9 the last month, and I want to say that I have met so many nice people who really care about our Kansas. The one thing I…

America needn’t be first in everything. It was OK to lose the World Cup in soccer. Some competitions, on the other hand, must be won. Being number one in essential things is critical.For a good…

Hurray for Emerson Lynn, jr. His view of global business practice is correct. I wish to add my complimentary view from having been intimately associated with American manufacturing for 38 years with four different companies.…

It is time for Iola to stop trying to convince taxpayers we need a new hospital, school, revamped downtown, etc. July 15, employees at Haldex were notified the plant was being closed in Iola and…

The Bush tax cuts of 2001 will expire at the end of the year. The cuts came with a 10-year sunset provision to gain the votes needed to pass them. Republicans in Congress have regularly…