County Commission rejects new taxing district plan
County commissioners refused to form a new extension district citing high mill levies and potential cuts by the state. Several commissioners urged a future referendum to vet the idea while other business approved a 10 year property tax abatement for Palmer Manufacturing and Tank Inc, boosting local jobs and revenue.
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Halbur
Don Doll
Jones
Kansas
Whitehill
Finn
Finney County Extension
Kansas State) University
KSU
Palmer Manufacturing and Tank Inc
W. Jones Ave
Finney County Economic Development Corp
FCEDC
Eric Dopperschmidt
Finney County
Ninth St
Immigration tuition bill advances to Kansas Senate
The measure would allow in state tuition for students who arrived illegally as children, with supporters arguing it recognizes long term residents and commitment to education. Critics say it violates federal law and lowers costs for nonresident and foreign students at Kansas universities.
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Kansas
Senate
Alford
Regents University
Itzel Rodriguez
League of United Latin American Citizens
Garden City
Rodriguez
High School construction stays on track under budget
Anderson credits a competitive bidding climate for about 3 million dollars in savings as the new high school complex nears completion. Artificial turf on the practice field will cut maintenance costs versus natural turf, and gym locker rooms are designed as storm shelters with future fields planned as a potential later project.
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National One
Anderson
Nelson
Emanuel faces big money woes as Chicago mayor
Rahm Emanuel’s victory sets him to lead Chicago amid deep financial trouble and major city challenges. He won 55 percent, promising a fresh start while confronting deficits potentially exceeding 500 million and a pension-funding risk up to 1 billion. He must appoint a new police chief and school leadership, with a council seeking more powers.
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Emanuel
Chicago
White House
Rahm Emanuel
Washington
Hollywood
Gary Chico
U.S
Carol Moseley Braun
Miguel del Valle
Richard M. Daley
Daley
Richard J. Daley
Dominic Pacyga
Sys
Jody Weis
Clinton
Obama
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Garden City Monument
West Fulton - Garden City
Gardencitymonument.com
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Southwest Kansas
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Garden City Community College
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