College unveils half mast memorial on campus
The ceremony moved indoors due to 50 mph winds as GCCC honors fallen service members with a new flag half mast memorial. Robin Newland and Morillo led student efforts to install a plaque naming those honored, on a steel Lexan dais displaying the recipient’s name, with “America” and “America the Beautiful” sung by the college choir and a closing chocolate cake reception.
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Cathy McKinley
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Garden City
Tyrel Berry
Scott City
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Paul Jackson
Allison New
Topeka
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Deerfield
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Kansas budget talks cut revenue projections and school aid
Kansas forecasters reduce revenue outlook by 32 million as House and Senate negotiate a 14 billion fiscal plan. The likely result is a 5 to 6 percent cut in overall spending with a 232 dollar per student base school aid reduction. The House would leave 48 million in reserves, while the Senate projects a 23 million deficit.
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Thornton Bioscience Authority CEO steps down
Thornton resigns as Kansas Bioscience Authority chief amid criticism from lawmakers who accuse spending of taxpayer funds and call for an outside audit. Senate leaders praise his five year tenure while urging board accountability and review of all funded projects and outcomes. Brownback pushes for monitoring and governance reforms.
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IRS overpaid 513 million in dubious homebuyer credits
A federal audit reports the IRS paid 513 million in questionable homebuyer tax credits tied to the 2009 expansion. It notes 47 500 filers claimed first time credits while previously owning homes and 1 000 taxpayers claimed credits while incarcerated, totaling millions in improper claims.
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