Kansas districts face rising taxes amid funding inequities
Districts across Kansas see property tax mills climb since 1991 92 as state aid changes press local boards. Garden City and Mission Valley cite unfair funding while lawmakers shift reliance to local levies. Some districts, like Hugoton, report cautious mill increases and cap plans amid a 127 million dollar appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dience
Schmidt
Garden City Board of Education
John Scheppner
Garden City
Kansas
Johnson County
Satanta
Scheppner
Mission Valley
Hugoton
David Self
Recreation Commission
Self
Jails rise as crime falls amid policy debate
A Justice Policy Institute report notes the United States has the highest incarceration rate, with 726 inmates per 100000 residents by mid-2004, up from 716 a year earlier. In 2004 one in 138 Americans was imprisoned, up from one in 140, and minorities accounted for 61 percent of inmates.
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Justice Policy Institute
United States
Britain
China
France
Japan
Nigeria
Justice Department
U.S
Woman’s Day Out raises funds for Miles of Smiles clinic
Pampering event titled Miles of Smiles fundraiser drew local women to a one day, spa themed gathering in Pierceville. Organizers hoped to raise 300000 while already tallying about 32500 before the event. Vendors offered jewelry, candles and crafts as attendees enjoyed manicures and shopping with family nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina
Peitz
Miles of Smiles
Ellen Lynn
Lynn
Jennifer Mai
Pierceville
Mai
Crystal Couture
Fleming
Athlete spotlight on Garden City teen Cody Bernbeck
Cody Bernbeck emerges as a quiet leader and rising basketball talent in Garden City. Teachers and family praise his character, classroom skill, and potential as a future point guard or shooting guard as he moves toward junior high and high school. His family has deep Kansas State athletic ties, and Principal Tri na Delgado highlights his humility and politeness alongside athletic skill.
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Cody
Curran
Bernbecks
Kansas State Wildcats
Thane Bernbeck
Brice
Tonya Bernbeck
St. Dominic’s
Trina Delgado
Bern
Beck
Delgado
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Kursten Phelps
USD —— County
Burlington Coffey
Hugoton Stevens
Rolla Morton
Stevens
Eudora Douglas
Canton-Galva McPherson
Lebo-Waverly Coffey Victoria Ellis
DeSoto Johnson
Labette
Kansas State Department of Education
Associated Press
Texas
Patricia McIntyre
McIntyre
Mildred Jennings
Jennings
JVC
Frigidaire
AKAI
Philips
Zenith
Philips Nor
Frigidaire Gas
Fers
Mnours
Ward’s Garden Cafe
N. Hwy
Red Baron
East Side
Fey
Truelove
Ocee
E. Fulton
Ehresman Packing Co
Fiesta Courtyard
Buffalo Jones Avenue
Philly
Cattleman’s Cafe
W. Mary
Suite
Iti
Frida
E. Fulton St
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