Open Meetings Act clash over Kansas governor probes lawmaker letters
DA Taylor seeks information on meetings with Governor Brownback while lawmakers dispute scope and method. O'Neal urges using chain of command, noting Open Meetings Act limits and that Brownback is not covered. Taylor may interview dozens, including Brownback, with some legislators calling gatherings social and improper without public notice.
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Beef prices to rise as demand outstrips tightening beef supply
Experts warn higher prices are coming due to tightening beef herds and strong foreign demand. Producers hesitate to expand as long-term returns lag, while exports grow and imports shrink, supporting price rises into 2012.
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Rural Kansas discussion aims to keep communities strong
A Wichita symposium on rural issues sparked a 24 hour brainstorming session to craft actionable plans for maintaining rural Kansas for 150 years. Participants seek concrete steps rather than broad funding debates, aiming for measurable community actions and renewed energy.
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FCEDC touts 2011 progress and Wind Project interests
FCEDC officials praised an "incredible" year highlighting Finney County expansion by Transportation Partners and Logistics, creating 40 direct and 85 to 100 indirect jobs, plus a Holcomb retail and hotel center. They discussed funding challenges, possible new sales tax, and wind studies around Dodge City and Spearville, with ITC Transmission outlining the Kansas V-Plan project and dirt work hoped for next year. The group reported 269 new jobs in 2011 and $10.5 million in capital investments across Finney County, Garden City, and Holcomb, per the annual report.
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