State Theater in Garden City Revitalization Considerations
Garden City officials study the City owned State Theater on Main Street for fire safety ADA compliance roof leaks and mold. They weigh renovation costs against potential private investment with tax dollars amid uncertain economy. A multiuse theater option could host movies meetings and community events.
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Garden City bets on State Theater revival with public support
Discussion centers on transforming the vacated State Theater into a vibrant downtown destination in Garden City. The piece cites Emporia’s Granada Theatre renovation funded by a 2.8 million dollar public campaign and a local animal shelter project as models showing that citizen support and community contributions can drive redevelopment.
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Military a cash cow for Kansas economy says AP report
A new Governor's Military Council study, using 2006 data, finds Kansas military activity contributes about 7.7 billion to the gross state product through salaries, contracts and retiree benefits. Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth anchor growth, with nearly 40,000 service members and the possibility of surpassing 10 billion with statewide contracts. John Milburn reports for the AP from Topeka.
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Elusive answers on health care reform in Congress
The piece argues health care reform faces partisan fighting, public misunderstanding, and massive ad spending. It notes bipartisan doubt about major goals, cites polls showing low overall support, yet highlights Latino voters prioritizing reform for their community. Senate Democrats push to pass a bill by year end amid political pressure.
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Empire of Illusion review by Chris Hedges analyzed
The piece critiques Empire of Illusion for its warning that corporate profit overruns humanity and literacy. It praises Hedges for addressing left and right limits, noting the book stays under 200 pages and emphasizes empathy as societal core amid spectacle driven culture. It concludes on an optimistic, hard-edged note.
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