Kansas Republicans decry Obama background checks push
Kansas Republicans criticized President Obama's executive actions expanding gun background checks. In remarks from the East Room, Obama cited mass shootings in Connecticut, Arizona, Colorado and Chicago as justification for tightened enforcement. The plan directs agencies to boost enforcement at gun shows and online without new laws, drawing GOP opposition about Second Amendment rights and federal overreach.
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City budget clash at GCRC over records and bailout plan
Garden City officials debated releasing GCRC financials under the Kansas Open Records Act as commissioners approved a $30,000 management study funded by the city. The city plans to reimburse itself $382,597 from property sales of three city parcels used by the GCRC. Discussions also covered an audit of 2014 records noting voided checks and timing issues, while city leaders prepared for ongoing funding questions amid a hazy financial future. The council also approved 2016 pay terms for City Manager Matt Allen and named members to several boards and commissions.
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Merit pay sparks skepticism among GCHS educators
GCHS teachers raised concerns about merit pay flattening collaboration and unfairly favoring core subjects. They questioned statewide mandates, administrator availability for evaluations, and argued PE and special education could be underrecognized. Some urged department wide pay rather than individual merit.
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Obama restricts gun purchases with new private seller rules
Obama orders modest action to curb gun violence by pushing private sellers toward licensing and background checks, with DOJ education campaigns and faster checks. Critics call it executive overreach while Democrats cite Congress as the barrier to universal background checks. Republicans warn actions can be reversed by a future president. A photo shows a Glock handgun check at a West location.
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