Lawmakers weigh coal plant bills amid split views
Kansas lawmakers debate Sunflower coal plants as Rep. Lukert urges passage to end session with a decision. Rep. Swenson and Rep. Svaty seek balance between environmental concerns and energy needs, while calls for compromise grow. Hawk pushes for a genuine concession on carbon emissions and reliability.
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Newcomer Center aids bilingual learners and families
Orosco oversees English and Spanish language instruction at the Newcomer Center where students practice reading listening and writing while staff use translators. She guides families through immunizations transportation meals and school transfers to new neighborhood schools.
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Negotiators reach tentative farm bill deal in Washington
Congressional negotiators reached a tentative five year farm bill package worth about 280 billion dollars with an 861 million dollar nutrition program boost over ten years funded by 400 million in crop subsidy cuts and 250 million to reduce crop insurance payments. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Ways and Means chair Charles Rangel led the push for nutrition gains as lawmakers cited rising food costs and urban budget pressures.
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