GCPD Officers and Staff Honored At Annual Awards
Police officials celebrated a GCPD awards ceremony recognizing officers and staff for outstanding service. Among honorees were Maureen Miller for 25 years and Rodney Bachman for 20 years plus numerous others with 10 to 5 year milestones.
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Plan would fund Kansas Creative Industries Commission with 200000
Lawmakers consider a state checkoff to fund arts and film via 200000 in 2009 10 budgets. Critics say the amount is inadequate and rely on income tax checkoffs and federal matching funds. Officials note prior funding volumes and potential participation concerns.
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Pretty Prairie
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Garden City
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Newton
Ronald Ryckman
Meade
Brian Weber
Dodge City
Department of Revenue
Governor’s Office
Gingrich frames Obama as a food stamp president in SC debate
In a South Carolina debate on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Newt Gingrich urged conservatives to favor paychecks over handouts, drawing cheers as he argues Obama’s welfare rhetoric targets poor Americans. Critics warn the stance echoes racial strategy and could impact minority voters.
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Mississippi
Grey
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Georgia
Lee Atwater
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Lakin Awards Highlight LHS Students and Staff Achievements
Lakin High School earns 17 Standard of Excellence Awards across 21 categories, with district leaders crediting students, teachers, and the school culture. Overeem notes ESL and economic diversity pose challenges, yet student pride and academic standards drive success. Kerry Lacock praises district recognition and banners honor the year’s testing achievements.
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Kansas governor faces tax plan fallout on aid and credits
The governor seeks to cushion tax changes by boosting spending on temporary cash aid and state health coverage for needy families, arguing it helps Kansans more than a one time tax credit. Democrats call the plan risky and accuse it of shifting taxes to the poor while conservatives defend simplification and growth. Senator John Wratil notes it appears to raise taxes on the poor and cut taxes for the rich.
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