Leoti Council Plans Meeting On Employee Policy Issues
Leoti city workers and council members agreed Monday to schedule a session to address concerns over new policies reducing overtime pay sick leave and supervisory duties. Mayor Laure Medina supported the plan and deputy city clerk Kara Ayers noted the ongoing discussion.
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Kansas bed fee proposal divides nursing home industry
Topeka AP reports Kansas nursing and assisted living operators split over a bill to levy 1325 dollars per bed, aiming to attract about 27 million dollars in state funds that could trigger around 62 million in federal matching dollars. Supporters say extra money would ease cut budgets. opponents warn funds may be diverted to other uses. Phyllis Kelly of Kansas Adult Care Executives notes industry unity on long term care issues but says this measure divides opinions.
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FEMA review stalls as Garden City flood maps debated
FEMA Regional Administrator Beth Freeman told Garden City and Finney County officials that no answers would come quickly on proposed flood plain maps. She urged collaboration and a careful path forward while officials and residents pressed concerns about areas like Pierceville and other mapped zones. The meeting followed a 2007 proposal and a 2009 rescission discussion, with lawsuits lingering and engineers to discuss options.
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Kansas lawmaker says tax hike more likely to cover budget
In Topeka a committee chair warned that 350 million dollars in tax increases may be needed to avoid deeper education cuts and keep a balanced budget as a 510 million gap between projected revenues and commitments appears. The Senate Ways and Means panel works on a 13 billion dollar FY budget starting July 1 while lawmakers eye tax plans and spring break.
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