Bush warns ties with China could suffer over crisis
Washington and Beijing remain divided over the EP-3E Aries II incident as Bush cautions that prolonged tension could damage relations. China demands an apology while U S diplomacy moves toward a possible commission to determine the crash cause and release the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin Powell
United States
China
Powell
State Department
Richard Boucher
U.S
Bush
Pentagon
Administration
White House
Hainan Island
South China Sea
Budget push to revive slot machines proposal
Legislative battle over slot machines continues as supporters push a plan to permit machines at Wichita and Camptown tracks and The Woodlands in Kansas City. The measure would have the Kansas Lottery oversee gaming with an 87 percent payout and 30 percent of net revenue to the state, but faces Senate opposition and timing worries amid a looming 2002 budget shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chives
Senate
House
Sen
Mark Gilstrap
Kansas City
Wichita Greyhound Park
Camptown Greyhound Park
Pittsburg
the Woodlands
Kansas Lottery
Crawford
Sedgwick
Wyandotte
State Racing and Gaming Commission
Nancey Harrington
Kansas utilities prepare for summer power demand and bills
Kansas officials say heat will determine summer electricity use and bill levels with rates tied to regulatory decisions. Western Resources plans to meet demand with new capacity while KCC contemplates modest changes. Natural gas costs and arrears in gas service reflect ongoing billing pressures across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Cunningham Kcc
Kansas
KCC
Holloway
Cunningham
Kansas Corporation Commission
State
Western Resources
Wr.com
Kansas Gas Service
Kgas.com
California
Western States
Western Resources Inc
KPL
KGE
Wichita
Western
Kim Gronniger
Gronniger
Groninger
ConAgra incentives eyed for Finney County plant rebuild
The county commission backs a 10 year incentive package tied to ConAgra’s planned Finney County plant rebuild which would retain about 2300 jobs. A 25 percent property tax abatement plus state incentives could apply if construction costs rise above current value. Local impacts include tax revenue gains from payroll and shopping, offset by losses from a December fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ConAgra
Finney County
Irv Stephens
Stephens
Mayo
County considers inspection contract renewal and pay raises
The county weighs renewing a city inspection contract through 2002 with renegotiation in 2003 and may form its own department. Commissioners split 3-2 on raises for 24 employees with Grade 16 to 23 scales, while Grade 26 remains unchanged. Budget timing, pay-for-performance history, and bid decisions for landscaping at the Law Enforcement Center are also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Fankhauser
Health Department
Hays
Deb Hays
Pete Olson
Olson
Irv Stephens
Jerry Davis
Stephens
Mayo
Law Enforcement Center
Garden City
SEC
Ward
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U.s.-China
Zhu Bangzao
Foreign Ministry
Jiang Zemin
Argentina
Kansas Gas
Steve Johnson
Commission
City
Davis
Emt
aeGtstala Ss
Franz Magneto & Electric, Inc
Magnetos & More
Jcpenney Styling Salon
Perm
Garden City Plaza
E. Mary
Mare
Conoe
Pennzoil
Hort’s Tire & Service
6Th & Fulton Ee He
Austin Pools
tSprin
Dodge City
E. Frontview
Taylor
Bible Outlet
US All
Christian Supply Store
North
8Th ST
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