Controversy Over Voluntary Immigration Program Remains Debated
Documents reveal top officials anticipated local resistance to the Secure Communities program and discussed making fingerprint checks mandatory despite claims of voluntariness. E-mails show pushback from Washington to states like Oregon and Colorado, while ICE maintained local cooperation only for receiving data. A court-ordered release followed a FOIA lawsuit by Cardozo Law and rights groups.
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City considers affordable housing with storm shelter option
City leaders weigh a new Overland Property Group affordable housing project near a tornado risk area. Shelters may be explored if grants or programs help fund them, with rent targets and senior occupants likely. Neighbors express concerns about property values while officials cite updated site plans and waivers.
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Senate budget bill adds funds for special education in Kansas
The State Senate approves a 26.3 million dollar push to avoid federal penalties for underfunding special education while the House offered no additional funds. Leaders warn districts face cuts and possible penalties without compromise as negotiators reconcile differences and await final approval from Governor Brownback.
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Kansas liquor sales bill eyed to widen licenses
Kansas advances a liquor sales measure linking full strength beer and wine sales to existing liquor licenses. The plan caps licenses for half a year then lifts limits, sparking debate over store conversions, jobs, and consumer impact amid studies predicting mixed gains and local ownership concerns.
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