And having the Kansas City Star aid and abet this latest round of Marxist-Leninist-Maoist nonsense helps no one, least of all, the Star, whose March 31 circulation is down to 53,000, 15,000 less than three months ago. Most recently responsible for the accuracy and integrity of Toronto Star journalism as Public Editor, Bruce previously worked. Research says that Black and and brown children perform better academically when they have teachers who look like them. . Every decision the board makes does have some impact on its kids.. We have only one side of the video | Opinion, Scam Missouri cost-sharing ministry proves health care and religion are both ailing | Opinion, Kansas ethics commission is already weak. The court refused to hear that argument. BE WELL!! And yet, some redecorating has done little to improve his two galling liabilities in the race: his previous record as secretary of state, and his current campaign, which is so free of substance and so heavy with appeals to divisive social issues that its hard to imagine a less attractive candidate for the states top law enforcement office. The head of HR who received the reports, Janelle Barron, consulted with company lawyers, and was told to meet with both Burt and Board Chairman Kevin Pistilli. This story was originally published February 28, 2023, 11:21 AM. That has some . And Mr. Porter, after knowing all of this, concludes his article by quoting Burt: Suffice it to say, Toriano Porter is very green as a journalist, and the fact is theres absolutely no way he would have been appointed to the editorial board, with such limited experience, during The Stars glory days. Kansas City should join them on Wednesday. It isnt every day that teachers, parents, community and faith leaders and school board members speak as one. When we publish an editorial, it reflects the opinions of our five-member Editorial Board. This story was originally published October 24, 2018, 4:46 PM. That would have financial and environmental costs, but it is an option. Experience The Kansas City Star 5 years 7 months Editorial Board Member Jan. Campaigns wont want for cash. 1.3K views, 10 likes, 3 loves, 4 comments, 10 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The Kansas City Star: Today on Facebook Live, Star editorial board members Melinda Henneberger and Toriano Porter talk. Although I certainly applaud the appointment of a second minority member to the board (Mary Sanchez being the other), I was concerned when I read that Porters major qualification was having been a general assignment reporter at The Star the last two years. This, despite former Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Edith Messina granting Middleton a new trial in 2005. Rely on your cabal of the ultimate wisdom editorial board. In Texas, where legislators invited private citizens to prosecute state antiabortion laws in civil courts, we see the potential for such laws to sow division and pit neighbor against neighbor. The problem is all the evidence not the least of which is a $250,000 bureau payout is Burts character and temperament are sorely wanting. We can hit the ground running.. Where would those ex-offenders go? All but one are people of color. Kansas City Southern (KCS) is deeply saddened at the passing of former President and Chief Executive Officer David L. Starling. Share Now: A Fulton County, Georgia, member of the "Mama Bears" who was banned from her school board meetings for reading from a pornographic novel available in her son's middle school library has won her lawsuit against the district. Our Conviction Integrity Unit would require new evidence to open a fifth review. Local newsman expert JimmyC offers his take that's generous but filled with a great deal of insight: Back in 2018, The Star may have had one of the strongest local Editorial Boards in America, but its a long way from that now.The Star is also advertising for an additional opinion writer, which, after those two jobs have been filled, will leave the paper with four editorial board members. . One wonders why. What if a candidate declines to interview with the editorial board? Rather than curb the actions of parolees, the bill would actually expand the number of people who come in contact with the states justice system. Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - Missouri political news headlines (February 1, 2023). Article. Lailah is a teenager now. It's pretty clear, this was a big mess and the bureau was in chaos under Burt, who came to Kansas City from a similar organization in Washington D.C. in 2014. More than 17 years after Messinas order for a new trial, Middleton remains in jail. Colleen McCain Nelson, Derek Donovan, Dave Helling, Melinda Henneberger, Steve Kraske, Lee Judge, Mary Sanchez, When introduced in January with the rest of The Kansas City Stars revamped editorial board, new editorial page Editor, Sound Off: The Kansas City Star's New Editorial Board, Refugee & Immigrant Services & Empowerment, Skywalks: Robert Gordons Untold Story of Hallmarks Kansas City Disaster, Turning Points: 1979, the Year That Changed the Middle East, Nearest by Air to Everywhere: A Tour of Kansas Citys Aviation History, National Collage Society: Annual Small-Format Exhibition, Writing Food and Drink Reviews: From Yelp to Magazines, Tarot Workshop: Working with Tarot Spreads. Whether the region needs another landfill depends on whom you ask. With this campaign, BLAQUE KC is doing away with the excuse that institutions have used for too long to explain not having more people of color represented on their boards. A good number of them rely on the kindness of family, friends and other loved ones to provide a place to live while they get back on their feet. Jackson County prosecutor should grant it | Opinion, A big vote of confidence for Kansas City schools new leader and big shoes to fill | Opinion, Did Platte County deputy assault Park Hill father? Here is The Star editorial board's recommendation for Kansas attorney general By The Kansas City Star Editorial Board Updated October 26, 2022 11:36 AM The choice between Chris. The Kansas Department of Corrections reports that it is supervising more than 6,000 parolees. What does the endorsement process entail? The fact that this hasnt been updated since the early 70s when the technology has changed significantly and the needs have changed significantly because of the growth of municipalities. Porters naivete boiled over when he said, Burt seemed sincere in his response.. Until Baker filed a motion in support of Stricklands freedom, he spent four decades locked up. GOP lawmakers tried to oust the commissions executive director last year but failed. Yes, I was astounded by the sympathy given to Mr Burt, from the beginning to the end of the column. The nonprofit had declined to say what groups were behind that money, and some Kansas City school leaders suspected BLAQUE KC was part of an effort to undermine public school systems in support of charters and the national school choice movement. If they would rather put up a veneer of propriety, candidates could coordinate with political action committees, something that now is forbidden. The City Council will consider a resolution sponsored by Mayor Quinton Lucas and council members Andrea Bough and Kevin McManus. We cant feel confident in making an endorsement when a candidate is unwilling or unable to answer our questions. On a completely different and unrelated topic, Im starting to fundraise for my reelection campaign. Im very excited that Dr. Collier has received the position, Jason Roberts, president of the Kansas City Federation of Teachers and School Related Personnel, said Thursday morning. And by the same token, its important that educators of color are led by diverse leaders. Those on the left who say there is no election fraud are simply ignoring reality.. Thats not to say that white and economically well-off board members cant run schools where most of the students are neither of those things. We have only one side of the video | Opinion, Scam Missouri cost-sharing ministry proves health care and religion are both ailing | Opinion. Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . Cindy O'Laughlin is an American politician. Ethics, schmethics, Kansas lawmakers said at a public hearing last week. No one wants to live next to a garbage dump. Don't let us discourage any potential job candidates . By The Kansas City Star Editorial Board Updated February 28, 2023 11:29 AM . News reporters and editors are not involved in determining the board's positions. State law acknowledges that the effects of a landfill can transcend jurisdictional lines. Right now, fines go into a fund that finances the commission. The reality is that Kansas elections in 2020, and every other year in recent history, were perfectly legitimate and entirely reliable. The seven-member editorial board then convenes to discuss the candidates in each race. Two years later, he tried to win the GOP primary for U.S. Senate and lost again. Here are The Star editorial board's recommendations for the midterm elections in Missouri and Kansas Trudy Busch Valentine Theresa Galvin Chris Mann Jerry Moran Sharice Davids Mike Kelly. It really helps readers, especially casual readers not familiar with the twists and turns of government, arrive at informed opinions. The state of New York indicted Bannon and the organization in early September, prompting Kobachs resignation. Like ex-offenders across the country, many of those people have limited resources no money, no job, no place to stay when they leave prison. Have an editorial board member who never leaves Brookside decide . He went to law school and became a prosecutor in Wyandotte County and later for the Kansas Securities Commission. It would allow candidates to throw campaign funds around with wild abandon. Facebook/Kansas City Public Schools It isn't every day. Editorials represent the opinions of the Star Tribune Editorial Board, which operates independently from the newsroom. She knows the systems strengths and she knows the systems weaknesses. It investigates alleged wrongdoing and imposes fines when appropriate. The Star is also advertising for an additional opinion writer, which, after those two jobs have been filled, will leave the paper with four editorial board members. It's important to understand that an LLC is . Last week, in a separate legal motion, Gipson maintained Phillips cannot be impartial and argued she should recuse herself from the same case, a grievance the judge must consider. educators of color are led by diverse leaders, Theres no good reason for Olathe Public Schools to quit livestreaming board meetings, Big Lie about election fraud goes much deeper than just Johnson County Sheriff Hayden, Dont let a new landfill turn south Kansas City neighborhoods into a dump | Opinion, Chiefs Chris Jones had a great response to trash-talking Eagles player at coin-toss, Sid the goofy bison has the zoomies and it was caught on camera at South Dakota zoo, Tornado of white birds. Over 2 million geese make pit stop in Missouri, photos show, Bullying of referees leads to entire student section being thrown out of Iowa game, KC publisher made the right call with Dilbert. Scott Adams is no free speech martyr | Opinion, Missouri could do right by pregnant mothers. Jennifer Collier as the first woman to serve as Kansas City Public Schools superintendent, district finally regained state accreditation, Faith leaders have every right to weigh in on KC Public Schools next superintendent | Opinion, KC Public Schools must listen to community in superintendent search. Jack Ohman johman@sacbee.com. Editorials and other Opinion content offer perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent from the work of our newsroom reporters. Developers have not yet submitted a formal proposal to build a landfill on nearly 1,000 acres south of Longview Lake, but rumors have circulated since the fall. Pobereyko, a fan-favorite during his career with the team, played with the Explorers for . In 1991, a Jackson County jury found Middleton guilty of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of his wife, Kathy a tragic incident that evidence suggests was accidental. Board of Parks and Recreation. Wait until lawmakers learn the phrase on a completely different and unrelated topic, as in: Thats a mighty nice bill you want to pass. Jackson County prosecutor should grant it | Opinion, A big vote of confidence for Kansas City schools new leader and big shoes to fill | Opinion, Did Platte County deputy assault Park Hill father? Videos, interviews, and audio recordings of previous Signature Events at the Library. You get a car, and you get a car, and the public gets swindled. What the writer calls the high road looks to me to be a road of smoke down which the columnist was blinded, unable to see. Openness from the start would best serve all concerned. In Porter who is African-American Nelson is giving a young, relatively inexperienced reporter a great opportunity to make a mark at a major metropolitan daily. But this is different. Author: David Hicks -February 26, 2023. In the past, this was an opaque exercise. He might was well have written, Did Ronnie Burt get screwed?? We make recommendations about who the best-qualified candidates for these jobs are. From the Kansas governors race and the battle for a U.S. Senate seat in Missouri down to a local library levy, well show our work and provide more details about the reporting behind our recommendations. We believe voters would be wise to make him the next attorney general. Bruce Campion-Smith is the editor of the Star's editorial page. | Opinion Michael Beiriger/Alamy By John Eligon and Jenny. Why wont Baker do the same for Ken Middleton, the Blue Springs man Bakers senior adviser Messina ruled deserved a new trial? Not that the commission will rule on a lot of cases or issue a lot of fines. The specifics remain a mystery. The land there is zoned for rural residential development a classification called R-80 in municipal code, which says the residential zones are primarily intended to create, maintain and promote a variety of housing opportunities for individual households and to maintain the desired physical character of existing and developing neighborhoods. Theres room for some other uses, but a landfill hardly fits with the character of any residential neighborhood. Its cases like this and articles like this that have prevented women from coming forward in the first place. One erroneous conviction is one too many. Well publish video clips from many of our candidate meetings on The Stars website. This story was originally published February 24, 2023, 5:00 AM. His column today was about the thoroughly discredited and about to-be ex-president of the Kansas City convention and visitors bureau, which is formally named Visit KC. . The year was 2003 and editorial page editor Miriam Pepper was ecstatic about the prospects of the newspaper building a new $200 million press . Hearne: Star Breaks its Word, Backtracks on Tax Pledge, Looks to Uncertain Future. Kansas City Star Editorial Board Strongly Urges Voters to Re-Elect Governor Laura Kelly TOPEKA - The Kansas City Star Editorial Board strongly endorsed Governor Laura Kelly for the November 8th Kansas Gubernatorial election. But it does help when leaders are familiar with the neighborhoods where the students live. If by some miracle a case does rise to a hearing, the accused could demand that it go to an administrative hearing instead of the commission. Dont let abortion politics mess it up | Opinion, Black History Month ends, but Missouri and Kansas politicians cant erase diversity | Opinion, Ken Middleton has a new chance at justice. Paid for by Kansas Republican Party, Mike Brown, Chair. In some top-of-the-ballot races, well also publish excerpts from our interviews so that readers can evaluate the candidates answers for themselves. As the very concept of public education is under partisan attack from radical lawmakers with a ferocity we havent seen in decades, we wish Dr. Collier nothing but the best. Kansas City Star Editorial Board: Eleven candidates add up to no Star endorsement in Kansas GOP primary for U.S. Senate (07/31/2020) Kansas Republicans face a bewildering choice Tuesday, as they pick a nominee for the U.S. Senate seat now held by retiring Sen. Pat Roberts. You have to be an attorney to understand that voter fraud exists, he has said. During the legislative session, lawmakers, legislative staff and lobbyists mix and mingle. It was just two years ago that Lees Summit elected its first Black person to the board. Keep in mind, this kid is replacing Lewis. I'm sure they'd welcome our blog community with open arms. The only galling aspect of the election has been that Kobach, a former secretary of state, has done so much to undermine confidence in their results. Finally, H.B. Dont let abortion politics mess it up | Opinion, Black History Month ends, but Missouri and Kansas politicians cant erase diversity | Opinion, A big vote of confidence for Kansas City schools new leader and big shoes to fill | Opinion, Did Platte County deputy assault Park Hill father? The interviews are largely focused on public policy, and each lasts about an hour. Messina is a senior adviser to Baker today. Some say that the capacity could run out in just a couple of decades. The prosecutors office remains convinced Ken Middleton received a fair shake. Theres the official action in the Capitol building, and then there are the quieter discussions, dinners and drinking that take place after hours. Government agents cant restrict a defendants access to their hard-earned money and other assets, Gipson alleges in court documents. There, opposition has no legal heft. Hes a trained salesman, for Christs sakea pitchman, a glad-hander whose main job has been to convince people (sincerely) they will have a great experience if they bring their convention to Kansas City. There is nobody that has done a more thorough review of this case than Judge Messina, Cliff Middleton said. Weve got to do a better job of revising these statutes.. Black with no sugar or cream, he said to the barista. P-D: Will Scharf announces GOP bid for Missouri attorney general (get around stltoday paywall here) KC Star: Will Scharf mounts primary challenge to Missouri AG Bailey (avoid KC Star paywall by reading syndicated version on St. Joseph News . GOP politicians want to pull more teeth | Opinion. On the plus side, candidates could spend campaign funds on family caregiving, which is something thats long overdue. Collier has been leading the district on an interim basis since Mark Bedell left the position last summer. Kobach should know all about that, since he was the commissions vice chair, and it folded without finding evidence of fraud. This story was originally published October 24, 2022 6:30 AM. But how can the new, inexperienced member of the editorial board learn if he is not mentored, which surely could not have happened in this case, could it? . . Editorials and other Opinion content offer perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent from the work of our newsroom reporters. Editorial Board with Mike McCamon, Democratic candidate for Congress Today on Facebook Live, Star editorial board members Colleen McCain Nelson and Dave Helling talk with Mike McCamon for Kansas, a Democratic candidate for Kansas' 3rd Congressional District seat currently held by Rep. Kevin Yoder. Require new evidence to open a fifth review speak as one York indicted Bannon the! 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