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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 2007
Page
1
Legislators move to prioritize pension relief for retirees with proposals awaiting committee review. The effort centers on expanding benefits and shielding seniors from rising costs, aiming to provide faster, broader relief this session.
A Garden City safety committee members from USD 457 discussed visitor access and sign in policies. Superintendent Rick Atha said he will check policy adherence while noting the district is generally safe, citing a crisis plan and annual parent surveys showing high safety confidence.
Finney County commissioners defer action on a tax abatement for Conestoga Energy Partners LLC tied to the Bonanza Bio energy plant near Wind River Grain. The proposal could total about 3.35 million with public service costs, with 2 of 3 eligible commissioners present. Next meeting set for February 5 to revisit the issue.
Emergency officials wrap up preliminary damage meetings after a December snow and ice storm. Scott City personnel briefed FEMA teams led by Kansas Emergency Management on costs from the 48 hour window of the storm and possible reimbursements. Teams continue to count expenses across debris removal, protective measures, and potential aid categories.
The Driving Force, a Kansas citizen task force, urges a primary seat belt law and a stricter graduated driver license program. Members including Bob Prewitt Tina Ortiz and Gena Stanley spoke at a Garden City meeting held with concurrent sessions in Topeka and Wichita. The effort aims to cut road deaths after 463 fatalities in Kansas in 2006.
Kansas Senator Jay Emler says public pays higher health care costs due to coal plant pollution but stops short of urging halted coal plant expansion. He spoke after a Kansas Energy Council briefing with Lt Gov Parkinson and Ken Frahm as bills on energy conservation and wind power move forward. The council backs energy efficiency reporting for new homes at listing time and compares it to fuel economy labeling on cars.
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