Senate GOP selects Emier for budget post
Kansas Senate Republicans named Sen. Jay Emier to head the budget writing panel as Ways and Means chair amid a projected 141 million deficit for the year ending June 30 and a possible 1 billion gap by 2010. Emier pledged to saying no to many groups while balancing education funding.
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Emier
Topeka
Hns
Kansas Senate
Jay Emier
R-Lindsberg
Emler
John Wratil
R-Leawood
Carolyn McGinn
Sedgwick
Senate Gop
Chamber
Dwayne Umbarger
Thayer
Senate Transportation Committee
Les Donovan
Wichita
Pat Apple
Louisburg
Senate Utilities Committee
Ethics and Elections Committee
Susan Wagle
Karin Brownlee
Capitol renovation may be paused amid budget pressures in Kansas
A legislative panel's silence risks indefinitely delaying the final 74 million phase of the Statehouse renovation. Existing bonds total 211.3 million with costs rising toward 300 million, while a 1 billion deficit forces scrutiny. Some say delaying saves no 2009 funds, others argue continuing keeps workers employed and avoids worse political optics.
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Topeka
Hns
Statehouse
Capitol Restoration Commission
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Neufeld
Costs of Pet Ownership During Economic Downturns
The piece outlines high long term pet care costs, shelter pressures, and practical steps to evaluate affordability. It cites ASPCA figures for dogs cats and small pets, notes medical expense ranges, and urges using an ownership cost worksheet and consulting shelters for help while stressing financial caution.
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American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
ASPCA
American Veterinary Medical Association
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Humane Society
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