Kids on the Farm educates fourth graders on agriculture
Industry release notes Kids on the Farm teaches southwest Kansas fourth graders that food comes from farms, ranches, and feedyards. Komlofske cites reaching about 750 students to explain that farmers are friends and stewards of land water and air while showcasing exhibits on wheat dairy soybeans honeybees beef and more with local FFA and agricultural groups involved.
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House Republicans consider three month debt increase vote
GOP leaders plan a three month debt limit increase with Democrats potentially needed to gather votes as conservative opposition threatens a broader clash. Democrats urge a clean bill while warning against any hostage strategy and a default that could destabilize markets and middle class finances.
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Kansas set to crack down on child sex exploitation in 2014 plan
Kansas officials push tougher measures against human trafficking with Senate Vice President Jeff King backing the bill. Gov Brownback cites collaboration with the University of Kansas to gather data and strategies, aiming to curb modern slavery and protect vulnerable residents. The effort echoes federal law progress influenced by Senator Paul Wellstone.
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Brownback seeks cuts to ethics commission budget
Governor Brownback proposes trimming the ethics commission budget to about 632 000 for the next fiscal year from 697 000, aiming to balance the budget despite no odd year elections. The nine member body funds mainly from taxes but also fees and audits campaign finance reports for accuracy and compliance. House Democrat Paul Davis called for more resources, noting current staff limits enforcement.
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