Sebelius urges emissions cuts and new state initiatives
Governor Sebelius laid out a plan including a 21 point health reform package, all day kindergarten by 2009 10, and a Kansas Innovation Consortium to diversify the economy. She urged lawmakers to discuss energy policy and a long term transportation vision while noting a $227 million health funding rise funded partly by tobacco taxes. Senate leader Schmidt questioned greenhouse gas action as a global issue but supported discussion.
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Sebelius
Senate
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Kansas
Kansans weigh costs of governor's energy and education plans
Local comments critique the governors 2009 budget proposals, estimating a $100 million price tag for Sunflower energy and stressing funding limits for education Medicaid and state employee raises. Officials urge broader energy policy including wind and baseload power while noting Western Kansas input. The debate also covers Sunflower permit denials and a pending Supreme Court appeal.
Economic development showdown in Garden City commission talk
City planners discuss the split between the chamber and FCEDC while stressing cooperation to lure business. Mayo cites a potential manufacturer bringing 350 to 500 jobs. renewal of energy policy lobbying and a county representative role are also on the agenda. Talks include radio frequency upgrades costing over 1 million and a rescinded 2005 quarter-cent sales tax tied to a highway project.
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FCEDC
Liz Sosa
Dopperschmidt
Reynaldo Mesa
David Crase
Chamber
Mayo
Finney
Garden City
Alliance For Sound Energy Policy
Sunflower Electric
Holcomb
Topeka
Johnson County
Sierra Club
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Finney County
Don Doll
Bob Prewitt
Emergency Medical Services
Prewitt
Jason Moses
New Commission
Bob Baker
Larry Jones
Garden City considers multi school plan and bond options
Garden City board discusses a master plan to fund and restructure schools. A single new high school or a second high school option could reshape middle and elementary campuses and cost about 93 million dollars in projections. The plan also explores converting Garfield to an early childhood center and expanding Kenneth Henderson Middle plus several elementaries. A 2008 09 calendar proposal was sent back for review after spring break timing questions.
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Garden City
Gail Dunford
Atha
Abe Hubert
Garfield
GCHS
J.D. Adams
Kenneth Henderson
Buffalo Jones
Edith Scheuerman
Gertrude Walker
Bruce Reichmuth
James Mireles
Kansas
Roni Knight
Victor Ornelas
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Sunflower
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Steve Morris
Hugoton
Cliff Mayo
Morris
Canada
Tim Huelskamp
Fowler
House
Melvin Neufeld
Neufeld
Ingalls
Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Rod Bremby
Health and Environment
Bremby
Kansas Supreme Court
Commission: Economic Development
Moses
Pete Olson
Kansas Highway Patrol
UHE
Relay For Life
H & H Repair
American Cancer Society
Rae
Gctelegram
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Main Street
Rick Atha
Accelacare Physical Therapy
Melissa Dauber
Bradk Ome
Es Wickwar PT - Owner
Yolanda Chavez
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