Kansas lawmakers face tough budget hurdles in 2015 session
Kansas legislators warn the 2015 session will be difficult as a 10 percent cut could hit about 45 million from the 6 billion general fund. Education funding, highways, and local taxes loom large with proposals for tax changes and revenue options while preserving school basics and KPERS commitments amid a divided legislature.
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Docents enjoy work at Lee Richardson Zoo education program
Neighbors describe how volunteers Bolton and Worf value conservation and education while guiding visitors at Lee Richardson Zoo. They recall teaching youth about habitats and animals, including a snake exhibit, with volunteers clocking hours and finding no real work stress. The annual volunteer recruiting event is at 2pm Saturday at the Finnup Center for Conservation Education, 312 Finnup Drive.
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GOP ready for battles over Obama policy agenda
Republicans map early 2015 fights targeting the Obama administration, focusing on immigration policy, Cuba relations, and energy moves like the Keystone pipeline. Senate tactics, nominee confirmations, and potential votes on trade and tax reform shape the upcoming battles.
North Korea denounces new sanctions over Sony hack
North Korea called new sanctions by Obama a bid to pressure it over the Sony Pictures cyberattack. An official agency spokesman said the penalties would only harden its resolve to defend the nation’s dignity, after Washington cut off U.S. financial access for ten individuals and three entities tied to hostile actions linked to its intelligence unit.
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