Council works to resolve policy issues on new handbook
City workers and council members plan to meet within two weeks to discuss the new city employee handbook. Ayers pressed for reinstatement of overtime pay sick leave paid days off raises and respect from officials. Deputy Ayers and workers seek input before amendments and hope to build trust as budget pressures push policy changes.
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Nursing fee split fuels debate among Kansas aging care groups
Debra Zehr of the Kansas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging cites state budget pressure and possible diversion of new revenue. Cindy Luxem of the Kansas Health Care Association argues private pay residents bear the burden and the bill would add needed funds, with safeguards to return money if diverted.
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FEMA Officials Tour Proposed Flood Plain Site
FEMA officials toured a proposed flood plain affecting the administrative building fire station Law Enforcement Center Garden City High School and Holcomb south of the railroad. They cited US Army Corps of Engineers studies from 1965 with updates in 1997 and noted changes in measurement standards listing drainage ditches as water bodies. City leaders said redesigning flood maps is costly and unlikely, seeking cooperation with FEMA for post-lawsuit discussions led by City Manager Matt Allen. Freeman's visit followed Sen. Sam Brownback's invitation with remarks from Dennis Mesa.
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Tax debate pits cuts against revenue boosts in state budget
Budget talks center on schooling funds as half of state tax dollars finance aid. John Wong warns cuts ripple through the economy, while House Republicans push to forgo replacing 172 million in one time federal stimulus for schools, forcing districts to cut services or raise property taxes.
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