City weighs Canadian drug plan option for employees
Garden City commissioners discussed a Canadian prescription drug plan to cut maintenance drug costs. Manager Halloran estimates $190000 spent on prescriptions last year, with 20 percent for maintenance drugs. Savings could reach $8000 to $10000 if approved, affecting Kroger reliance and local pharmacies.
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City to bill owners for private property tow fees
Garden City commissioners approved an ordinance shifting towing costs for abandoned vehicles from taxpayers to the owner or business who requests removal. Police Chief James Hawkins said the department spends 5,000 to 10,000 dollars yearly on such towings. The fee will be set between 75 and 100 dollars pending commission approval.
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Budget leaves little for Kansas schools, Sebelius says
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius released a budget that preserves current public school funding at 2.7 billion dollars while adding only 2.5 million for teacher training and 1 million for mentoring. She challenges the Legislature to address the Kansas Supreme Court mandate to improve education funding with a concrete plan.
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Kansas board opposes redefining suitable education in Kansas
TOPEKA The state board of education opposes redefining what constitutes a suitable education to save money. The board’s attorney warned it may fail constitutional muster, as members respond to the Kansas Supreme Court’s recent school finance ruling during their Tuesday meeting. See Definition, Page AZ
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School district eyes energy audit to save 800000
Scott County USD 466 approves an energy audit by Custom Energy of Overland Park. Starting next week, audits of water use lighting HVAC windows and roofs could cut energy costs by 800000 over 15 years. Final report in March will guide potential improvements paid through expected savings with guaranteed credits if targets miss.
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