Doll named mayor tops Garden City election notes
Incumbent Nancy Harness losing by few votes to Law marks a shift in Garden City politics. New Mayor Doll pledges to retain and expand the economic base, pursue regional business incentives, shared facilities, and youth retention. Behan retires as mayor to join Kansas Housing Resources Corp in Topeka. commission discusses budget timing and personnel in a brief closed session.
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Women of Purpose Fund praises grant aiding women with cancer
The Women of Purpose Fund annual $100 grant supports area nonprofits aiding women. Trustees Pat LeClerc Emme Miller Robin Zauche Janie Welsh and Isela Hall guide the effort. the fund started in 2009 with $53,000 and 57 founders now, directing funds to empower Southwest Kansas women.
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Government to expand airline delay regulation
Federal officials unveil a passenger protection rule expanding tarmac delay limits to four hours on international flights and adding refunds for lost bag fees. The rule, prompted by a December snowbound debacle, also requires including taxes in advertised prices and higher compensation for bumped passengers. Most provisions take effect in four months.
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Garden City Honor Flight funds cross KS for D C trip
A Kansas drive by volunteers raised nearly 100000 dollars to send veterans on an Honor Flight to Washington. The group visited National Mall Arlington Smithsonian and Holocaust Memorial Museums and Fort McHenry in Baltimore on a multi day tour that included a star spangled banner flag ceremony. Veteran Duane Nichol called the trip a privilege near life’s end.
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Kansas lawmakers debate school funding and suitability
Lawmakers continue discussions on education funding aimed at improving the Kansas educational experience. House Speaker Mike O Neal argues for recognizing per pupil expenditure beyond the formula and adjusting aid distribution for at risk students based on state assessment performance. Proposals include tapping reserve funds and redefining suitability to show the state pays its fair share.
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