November 1, 2007
Kansas City, MO Premiere – The Call of the Entrepreneur
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The Acton Institute, in partnership with the Flint Hills Center for Public Policy, the Show-Me Institute, and Americans for Prosperity, invites you to the Kansas City premiere of The Call of the Entrepreneur.
Kansas Supreme Court Ignores Kansas Law and Blocks Grand Jury
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The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled to ignore Kansas law that gives citizens the right to convene a grand jury to investigate criminal wrong-doing. In doing so, they have become contributors to the crisis in Kansas that has been caused by what we believe to be an out of control abortion industry that operates as if the laws do not apply to them. They have also become enablers to Tiller's illegal abortion ring that continues to take the lives of viable babies in a manner that we believe is contrary to Kansas law.
Topeka officials supporting sales tax increase and tax on earnings
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The sales tax increase was supported by several council members for a variety of reasons. Another logical solution would be an earnings tax similar to the ones used in some other states. That would be a tax on the income of workers based on where their employment is, rather than where their homes are.
Missouri AG abuses the system
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After weeks of criticism, Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon, Democrat, finally paid the state $47,000 for using a state car to attend political fundraisers over the last three years. It is speculated that Nixon will run for Missouri governor against current governor, Matt Blunt.
Kansas Archbishop recommends “Bella”
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“Bella” is the story of a young, unmarried, pregnant woman who considers abortion her only realistic option. She is befriended by a young man who has suffered his own tragedy. “Bella” is a love story unlike those usually depicted on the big screen.
Meth Program effective
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“They’re edgy. They do make you feel uncomfortable,” said Janine Gracy, who heads the Regional Prevention Center in Johnson County. “But when it’s effective at cutting drug use by teens in half, by all means it’s something that should be looked at.”