New state law standardizes concealed carry rules in public buildings
The new measure limits local control by state standards for owning and carrying guns in public facilities. Garden City figures fear costs and loss of local decision making, while Finney County sites adjust to exemptions and security requirements. Local officials and Sheriff Bascue say impacts may be limited, but observers remain vigilant.
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Finney County
Wendel Wurst
25Th Judicial District
John Doll
Garden City
Doll
Wurst
Kurtis Jacob
Kevin Bascue
Bascue
Brownback claims under scrutiny by Kansas budget audit
The Kansas City Star and Garden City Telegram review Governor Brownback’s budget assertions. They find tax cuts partly true, note higher sales and property taxes in practice, and debunk the $876.05 bank balance claim with CAFR figures showing $163.4 million all funds as of June 30, 2010. The analysis flags ongoing measurements and accountability calls.
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Politico
Brownback
Nick Johnson
Center of Budget and Policy Priorities
Kansas City Star
Kansas
New York
Sam Brownback
Pioneer Estates
Heat relief tips as temperatures top 100 degrees
Weather trims highs to 94 by Thursday and a 30 percent chance of storms Tuesday and Wednesday night. Garden City residents Ashley Boyts-Oyler and Vonda Finley share coping strategies including fans and pools. Hospital officials note heat related admissions and dehydration risks, urging water intake and air conditioned spaces. Local aid programs offer energy bill assistance and low income energy support before March 31.
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Ashley Boyts-Oyler
Garden City
Boyts-Oyler
Lane
Salvation Army
Presbyterian Church
Dominican Sisters Ministry of Presence
United Methodist Mexican- American Ministries
Kansas Department For Children and Families
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Garden City Telegram
Brad Nading
Tel
Charles H.johnson
Vonda Finley
Finley
Scott Bauer
Walmart
Bauer
Shawna Deal
St. Catherine Hospital
Joyce Lane
N. Fleming
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