GOP House weighs three month debt limit extension
House Republican leaders propose a three month extension of borrowing authority without immediate spending cuts to pressure Senate Democrats to pass a budget this year. The plan links debt relief to a pledged fight on fiscal policy with a “no budget, no pay” warning, drawing mixed reactions from Pelosi and the White House.
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Farm life lesson charms fourth graders at ag day
Fourth graders from Finney Haskell and Gray counties joined Friends on the Farm for a Friday agricultural exhibition in Finney County. Students rode tractors and combines and explored new uses for cattle products in toothpaste and mouthwash while learning how corn and other farm products appear in everyday items. Sublette students Ali Kells Brice Williamson and Kennedy Wilcox shared insights, as did Rosie Dela Rosa who lives at Cattle Empire 1. Russell Komlofske, Holcomb farmer and Finney County Farm Bureau board member, helped launch the program fourteen years ago to teach the value of Kansas agriculture and its daily impact.
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Kansas seeks tougher sex trafficking laws and penalties
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced a proposal to intensify penalties for sex trafficking and purchase of sexual services. The plan would raise fines to support a new victim fund, strengthen laws for offenders, and expand protections for children, with the Human Trafficking Advisory Board guiding implementation.
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Deadline nears to file for Garden City Commission
The Telegram reports the Tuesday noon deadline to file for the April 2 Garden City city election. Three candidates had filed by Friday noon: Melvin Dale, Harold Starr, and Troy Unruh. Incumbent Chris Law seeks re election, and Mayor David Crase will not run, leaving three seats open.
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Brownback seeks budget cuts to ethics commission
TOPEKA AP Brownback proposes a 9.3 percent cut to the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission limiting funding for in-depth audits of candidates and groups. Executive Director Carol Williams says one auditing job remains unfilled and the staff would drop to seven full time and two part time if the plan passes. The move ties to a legal opinion blocking fee increases and a House committee chair pledging a review for potential sweeping changes.
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