Rural utility deregulation debate stirs cooperative dissent
Power Panel examines rural electric cooperatives as nonprofits and weighs deregulation. Critics warn it removes protection for ratepayers, while supporters say safeguards remain. Lowry defends a safety net. observers urge careful review of costs, coal plant plans, and possible CO2 rules.
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Holcomb
Tom Thompson
Kansas Sierra Club
FCEDC Seeks Funding War Chest to Boost Local Jobs
FCEDC leaders urge additional funding to recruit and retain businesses in Garden City Finney County and beyond. Board plans a 2009 goal setting session to prioritize primary job growth and explore funding mechanisms including sales tax private funds or other sources while stressing transparent public understanding of economic development.
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Ron Schwartz
Doug Keller
Holcomb
City of
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Finney County
Garden City Community College
Keller
Schwartz
Tempel
WindRiver Grain
Lopez
FCEDC finds 407 new jobs in 2008 survey
The FCEDC board was told 407 jobs were created in 2008 among 155 responding firms. Existing firms added 261 jobs, mostly primary, while 146 new retail positions were reported. None of the new jobs were classified as primary.
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Sosa
Senate backs revised budget bill over education aid cuts
Senate approves a plan that avoids deep school funding cuts and shields social services, cities, and counties. The measure diverts nearly 72 million from health benefits reserves to general government programs, while stimulus funds remain uncertain.
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Derek Schmidt
Independence
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Topeka
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Kansas
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National Conference of State
Kansas Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Jay Emler
Lindsborg
Kelly
Stimulus plan could aid illegal immigrants claim
A GOP official says the $800 billion plus economic relief bill may send checks to illegal immigrants via individual taxpayer numbers. Provisions would allow nonresident aliens and those without Social Security numbers to qualify for credits, sparking conservative opposition and a partisan split. House and Senate versions differ on eligibility while Republicans criticize wasteful spending and missing tax cuts for larger players.
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