Western Kansas officials push for federal ties in D.C. visit
Allen led a western Kansas contingent from Great Bend Dodge City Hays and Salina at a Monday briefing in Garden City. New York documentary makers plan a year of filming with local turnout, while staff in Dodge City Garden City Hutchinson and Hays guide communication. Local leaders stressed the trip’s value for connecting with Sen. Pat Roberts Rep. Moran and Sen. Brownback offices to secure federal help on grants and homeland security and to ensure Kansas gets its share of federal funding.
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Amtrak Budget Battles and Rural Bankers Speak
Amtrak faces near target funding with a 1.2 billion request while lawmakers weigh keeping service steady. In Kansas, bankers warn farmers struggle from low prices and depreciating equipment, urging cost cuts, subsidies, and lender caution amid a tough ag economy.
Teacher faces court over school knife incident
The report says a teacher named Paul allegedly drew a 3 inch knife from her pocket and pointed it at a 13-year-old special education student in a class of eight on February 21. She blocked the doorway as the pupil attempted to leave, then left the school and was suspended with pay.
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