School drug testing begins in USD 216 activities
Deerfield schools will random test middle and high school students in extracurriculars starting February 1. Parents and guardians must sign consent forms by Feb 1 to allow participation in sports, band, drama, and other activities including prom. Students also must sign the forms per Superintendent Amy De La Rosa.
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Lawmakers target automatic citizenship
A group of Republican state lawmakers said they aim to trigger Supreme Court review of the 14th Amendment or spur congressional action by drafting state measures to end automatic citizenship for U S born children of illegal immigrants. They said the proposals do not seek deportations and announced them at a National Press Club event that grew noisy with protesters and counterprotesters.
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New administrator eyes expanded services for Stanton County Hospital
Jay Tusten, new administrator at Stanton County Hospital in Johnson City, aims to grow patient volume after a December 2011 completion of a 14184 square foot expansion. The remodel boosts space from 29000 to 43921 square feet and adds private rooms, upgraded ER and ambulance facilities, a remade long term care unit, and new scattered departments. The $12.7 million project is funded by a general obligation bond approved by voters on March 2, 2010.
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Hospital expansion bonds raise taxes for homeowners
GCTelegram reports a 20 year bond term with an estimated tax increase of 112.80 per year on a 100 000 home or 9.39 monthly. Officials say adding on to an existing hospital saves about 8 million, while a new facility would cost about 20.9 million. Construction proceeds on schedule and on budget with Murray Construction of Overland Park handling the project.
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Tusten
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Republicans pledge faced in early House agenda
Republicans swift to cut spending and repeal Obamacare face renewed obstacles as promises from the Contract With America and the pledge to America collide with Senate resistance. The party aims to roll back spending to pre-crisis levels and save at least $100 billion in year one, but practical limits loom.
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Weather Forecast Clear Tonight and Sunny Friday
Tonight will be clear with a low around 25. Friday is mostly sunny with a high near 51 and a low around 22. Details on page A8.
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