Governors say no getting around sprawl even in rural states
Providence Rhode Island AP reports governors from rural states acknowledge sprawl as a nationwide issue. Maine Governor Angus King Jr notes growth spreads population and affects quality of life. West and East differ in land, zoning, and pressures on public lands. Governors see no silver bullet, citing rising commuting times and suburban sewer costs while urging urgent, coordinated action.
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R.I
Maine
Angus King Jr
National Governors’ Association
California
Wyoming
Jim Geringer
Geringer
Mountain States
Pennsylvania
Tom Ridge
U.S. Transportation Department
New Hampshire
Governors’ Association
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida State University
Maryland
Parris N. Glendening
Local rate deal shifts cost to long distance users
The agreement would lift Bell and United Telephone basic local rates while reducing some access charges. Bell residential rates would rise to 15.45 22.35 monthly and United Telephone to 16.75 20.00 monthly over three years. The KCC staff notes breakeven points at 89 245 long distance minutes. Critics say rural charges and universal service surcharges offset any savings.
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Ings
Topeka
Wichita
Buchanan
Bell
United Telephone
KCC
Hendrix
ECC
United
Everthing
Vilma celebrates birthday with family in hometown
Virginia Kleysteuber recalls Vilma born in Boulder Illinois a town with church and country store. She notes her mother witnessed dramatic changes from no telephones to cars planes and women gaining the vote. Four generations gather making the day very special.
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Vilma
Boulder, Ill
Virginia
Virginia Kleysteuber
Virma
Bush and lawmakers weigh patients rights and energy clash
Washington forecast shows Democrats and Republicans near compromise on patients rights and energy policy but deep divisions persist. White House says the president backs the House patient rights bill while Senate leaders push for stronger reform. Energy talks hinge on Arctic refuge drilling with Democrats lining up a possible filibuster and critics calling it a short term fix.
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Washington
White House
Bush
Andrew Card
NBC
Meet the Press
Senate
House
Tommy Thompson
Department of Health and Human Services
Thompson
ABC
Tom Daschle
South Dakota
Daschle
CBS
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Joseph Lieberman
Dconn
Arctic
United States of America
Card
Tyson moves forward with 2.7 billion IBP cash and stock deal
Tyson plans to acquire IBP in a 2.7 billion mix of cash and stock after settling lawsuits with exclusions. IBP spokesman Gary Mickelson says the two suits involving IBP shareholders and a South Dakota case tied to DFG Foods remain unresolved, while the deal targets completion within about 60 days. Tendered IBP shares total nearly 107 million, with Tyson set to purchase roughly 53.5 million. final percent will be announced after market close.
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Tyson
IBP
Gary Mickelson
South Dakota
DFG Foods
Chicago
Securities and Exchange Commission
Lasso Acquisition Corp
Treasury
John Tyson
Fuel prices vary across Kansas cities
The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report shows Friday averages for regular gasoline in Kansas with Kansas City metro at 1.325 dollars, Lawrence 1.282, Topeka 1.265, and Wichita 1.238. Comparisons list one month ago and one year ago values: Kansas City metro 1.252 and 1.352, Lawrence 1.228 and 1.314, Topeka 1.255 and 1.315, Wichita 1.240 and 1.339.
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Kansas
AAA
Lawrence
Topeka
Wichita
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