State to study amusement ride inspection changes
Gov Sam Brownback said Kansas lawmakers will likely consider changes to state inspections of amusement rides after the Verruckt tragedy at Schlitterbahn. He noted KDOL and KOOL oversight and urged thorough investigation before any regulations. The governor also discussed tax policy and Medicaid expansion amid broader political debates.
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City to issue bonds for capital projects and senior living complex
Warden City Commission will discuss issuing 2 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements including Kansas Avenue reconstruction, a ladder rack for the Central Fire Station, and airport improvements, plus 20 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds for Phase I of the Ranch House Senior Living development at 2800 N Campus Dr. The meeting at 1 pm Tuesday at the Administrative Center will cover ordinances, zoning annexation for a TP&L land acquisition, cemetery regulations, a Meadowlark Dairy widening bid, a Legacy Motors MOUs, and a property purchase at 1028.10 S. Also a 11 am premeeting will present a transportation study by Mark Fenton. The Finney County 2017 budget hearing at 8:30 am Monday will consider a 41.7 million budget with 44.113 mills levy, aiming to raise about 18 million in property taxes. A Welcome Back to School night is set for Gertrude Walker Elementary Monday with sessions at 5:30 pm and 6 pm.
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Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day Poster and Video Contest
Entries are open for a Kansas safety awareness contest for children up to 13 and a teen video segment. Regional winners receive bikes and helmets from Sais Kids Kansas, with top posters winning Visa cards and regional judges. Posters must be mailed by Sept 2 to AAA Kansas Topeka while videos must post by Sept 25. details and entry forms are on KDOT.org.
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