Obama Urges Action to Save American Dream in SOTU
President Obama called for bold help for the middle class and higher taxes on millionaires in a State of the Union urging a fairer economy. He proposed student aid, home refinancing for troubled owners, and taxes to boost manufacturing while warning universities on rising tuition.
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GCCC trustees meet with associations
Garden City Community College Board of Trustees met Tuesday night with leaders from the GCCC Endowment Association and Broaccuster Athletic Association. President Herbert Swender noted the three bodies had not met since he became president in 2011 and emphasized the college’s forward planning and enduring history.
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Lawmakers weigh EV charging fee in Kansas
Lawmakers consider a new fee on electricity used by electric and hybrid vehicles to replace lost gasoline tax revenue for road and bridge funding. Rep. Tom Sloan urged the measure, while General Motors opposed it, warning it could dampen EV adoption. See Taxes, Page A2.
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Finney County Jail launches web based inmate visits
Finney County Jail began a new 24 7 video visitation program on Jan 12 allowing inmates to be visited from home. The system costs 50 cents per minute or 20 for a 20 minute session with 40 percent to the county and adds four to seven kiosks as space allows.
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Weather Forecast Today and Thursday
Today partly sunny with a high near 52 and a low around 27. Thursday will be sunny with a high about 50 and a low near 25. Details are on page Ag.
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