City theater talks explore joint plan with three parties
Garden City commission notes cooperation ideas among the FCPA and GCRC for a possible shared theater. Nelson and Seagraves say they will meet again, weighing a usable floor plan against historic restoration needs while keeping a public access, non museum-like venue. Pamplin doubts final visions align, citing a separate theatre-in-the-round concept for Main Street. The commission meets Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the City Administrative Center.
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Lawmakers spar over block grants under school choice debate
Sen Lau ra Kelly accuses Masterson allies of undermining school choice by underfunding districts and prompting out of district enrollments. The block grant plan freezes general aid for two years while districts risk cutting funds for operating costs. Districts like Seaman Auburn-Washburn Silver Lake and Shawnee Heights weigh nonresident policies as enrollment shifts loom and critics warn of gaming the system.
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Wichita officials urge no vote on marijuana ballot issue
Kansas lawmakers and officials rallied outside the Sedgwick County Courthouse urging Wichitans to reject the ballot measure reducing first time marijuana penalties to a $50 fine for over 21 with under an ounce. They argued it would decriminalize and potentially legalize cannabis, harming families and communities.
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Local Ballot Races Highlight City and School Elections
In Holcomb and nearby counties multiple races are set including four USD 457 seats with incumbents Tim Cruz Mark Rude and Alex Wallace joined by Dana Nanninga Antonio Espino and Jennifer Standley. Three Holcomb council seats include incumbents Brian Rupp Greg Cox joined by Jon Medina and Jerry Quint. Gary Newman seeks Holcomb mayor. USD 363 lists four positions with incumbents Sheets George Robinson. Levy questions appear in Scott and Stanton counties covering recreation commissions and a 1.5 mill increase respectively. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm Tuesday. polling locations listed online.
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