Brownback makes new board appointments in Kansas
Gov Sam Brownback announced several appointments to state boards and commissions. Melvin Neufeld of Ingalls former state representative joins the Kansas Human Rights Commission. Catherine Moyer of Ulysses is named to the Kansas Lottery Commission, serving with five commissioners who set policy, contracts and budgets. The appointees must be Senate approved. Brownback praised Kansans for contributing time and talent to improve the state.
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County surprised fair lacked event insurance
Ellis County officials were startled to learn no event insurance existed for last month’s county fair. Commissioner Haselhorst said Fair Board members criticized him. the grounds are insured but events require extra coverage. The insurer pulled out last minute, avoiding any reported incidents.
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Soldier from Fort Riley dies in Afghanistan
Fort Riley reports Pfc Brice Scott of the 1st Infantry Division died from wounds suffered July 31 in Kandahar province Afghanistan while providing security. The 22 year old cavalry scout joined the Army in 2010 and deployed in 2011. He is survived by his wife and one child.
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AT&T moves to new Garden City store location
AT&T will relocate from 1010 W. Mary St. to a 3000 square foot sales floor at a new Garden City address on East Kansas Avenue near Applebee’s and Home Depot. Construction started July 18 with a November opening target, eight retail workers plus management, including Bryce Peterson, to staff the site. The project is valued at 497,694 dollars and is led by Crosslands Construction with Brent’s Concrete and Construction as a sub contractor. Verdad Real Estate owns the new property.
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Kansas begins early retirement plan to cut workforce
Gov. Brownback's administration launches an optional early retirement program for about 4,000 state workers, offering up to 60 months of health coverage or a $6,500 lump sum. The plan, not requiring legislative or union consent, aims to trim costs while preserving essential state functions.
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Kansas Arts Commission regroups for NEA funding
Kansas lawmakers and arts leaders renew effort to keep state grants alive as Gov Brownback vetoes 689000 in funding and the Kansas Arts Foundation raises private money. Weis leads bid to maintain NEA support while commission staff face uncertain authority and space usage. Local officials warn on potential donor strings and preserve grant awarding separate from the foundation.
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