Education budget cuts threaten district finances in Kansas
Superintendent Fred Kaufman warns Hays USD 489 and other districts face large losses if Senate Bill 23 becomes law. With state aid cuts ranging from under a million to over one and a half million dollars, districts may borrow funds or trim staff while preserving contracts and student services. Gov. Sebelius could veto the bill, a move Kaufman supports.
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Bonanza Ethanol Plant Surges to Profit in 2008 despite Tough Market
Willis reports Bonanza produced about 59 million gallons of ethanol in 2008 with roughly $150 million in sales and aims to stay profitable as the industry faces a weak economy. The plant emphasizes risk discipline, grain sourcing, efficiency, and customer service for feedyards, while expanding community involvement in Garden City.
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Kansas budget talks split along school funding lines
Senate endorsement of a budget plan faces House GOP draft, with Sebelius seeking to shield public schools while cutting elsewhere. Emler favors deeper cuts to general and special education aid, prompting Democratic and some Republican opposition over rushed talks and potential harm to districts and services.
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Kensington
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