Sebelius to Launch Second Term With Statewide Inaugural Festivities
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius will mark her second term with five days of inaugural events across Wichita Garden City Overland Park and Topeka. The program features art music Sunflower State cuisine big thinkers and a nontraditional dinner with food stations at the Ramada hotel. Tickets run 75 dollars with aims to exceed 2003 turnout and fund a majority of costs through ticket sales and private contributions.
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Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
Sebelius
Wichita
Garden City
Overland Park
Nicole Corcoran
Statehouse
Wichita State University
Bradley University
Fiesta Courtyard
Buffalo Jones Ave
Johnson County
Ramada Hotel
Allegrucci
Bond issue set for Wichita County schools to voters
The Wichita County USD 467 board moves to a two question bond plan to replace R B Stewart Elementary, an 82 year old building with termite damage. First question seeks 8 million for classrooms library and kitchen at Wichita County High School with 500k capital outlay. second aims for 1.216 million for an activity room and gym. Tax impact shown as about 17 mills plus 2 mills if both pass.
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Wichita County
USD 467 Board of Education
R.B Stewart
Wichita County High School
Lee Terrant
Brad Brown
Terrant
Tony Binns
Building and Grounds
Finney County Commission Sets 2007 Legislative Focus
Finney County plans to push the same priorities as 2006 with emphasis on a tax exemption for machinery and equipment and seeking funding to offset potential revenue losses. County Administrator Pete Olson notes little change in issues while Chairman Roman Halbur urges lobbying for a reimbursement mechanism and state funding for mandates. The group will meet lawmakers in spring to press for voluntary consolidation and funding for mandated policies.
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Finney County Commission
Pete Olson
Arlen Siegfried
R-Clathe
Roman Halbur
Halbur
County Commission
Commission
Hearing for teacher facing Lica charges postponed
Sheila Draper, a USD 457 special education teacher, faced three felony charges for methamphetamine in a child’s presence, possession of narcotics, and tax-related drug evidence, plus two class A misdemeanors. The preliminary hearing was continued due to a defense witness absence and rescheduled for 2 p.m. January 22.
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Sheila Draper
Draper
Finney County
USD 457
Roy Cessna
FCEDC outlines 2007 goals including 100 new jobs
Finney County Economic Development Corp plans a five year sales tax extension and aims to create 100 new jobs through local businesses. The campaign will require active board participation, fundraising of about 20000 dollars, and broad community updates on progress amid efforts to revive Finney County’s economy after the 2000 ConAgra plant fire.
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Finney County Economic Development Corp
FCEDC
Ron Schwartz
Schwartz
Rich Harp
Harp
Finney County
ConAgra
Mario Lopez
Lopez Insurance Agency
Lopez
Dennis Kleysteuber
Jeff Whitham
Phil Escareno
Dennis Smith
Whitham
Escareno
Smith
Garden City Commission
Doug Keller
Finney County Commission
Bret Crofts
Schwieterman Inc
Garden City
Moran hears resident concerns in Syracuse stop on Big First tour
Kansas Congressman Jerry Moran met six Hamilton County residents at the Syracuse courthouse as he continued his 11th annual Big First Listening Tour. He highlighted disaster aid for farmers and better crop coverage, while discussions covered student loans immigration border security and educational issues.
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Syracuse
Jerry Moran
Hamilton County
Moran
Nikki Schwerdfeger
Schwerdfeger
CIA
FBI
United States
Lawmakers' Washington trip fuels focus on next session
Moran said the tour helped identify key targets for the upcoming legislative session while noting some legislators traveled to Washington and forgot their roots.
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Moran
Washington, D.C
Moran Plans Kansas County Listening Tour Start
Moran schedules a day visit to Cheyenne Rawlins and Thomas counties to hear residents and reflect on rural life. The tour emphasizes community concerns and regional perspectives as the official outreach continues.
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Kansas
Moran
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Thomas
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