Court hears pleas to open Kansas schools funding case
Kansas Supreme Court reviewed whether state aid can stay flowing after lawmakers passed a 148.4 million school finance bill. Attorneys argued funds should not be cut as districts gain money for regular, special education, and at risk programs. The court planned a decision by 3 p.m. today.
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Death toll climbs in London bombings
London police report more than 50 fatalities with many bodies unrecovered at two sites. Transit reopens as passengers return by Underground and buses, while officials assess whether timed bombs caused the blasts on three subway cars and a double decker.
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Southwest Kansas groups push to expand economic development
Finney County neighbors and other southwest groups pursue expansion of economic development efforts. Grant County Economic Development Corp director Gene Pflughoff notes local gains with 14 new businesses in 2004 and 21 jobs, while Ulysses highlights strong activity. Officials argue independence helps attract companies not ready to disclose.
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Finney County Economic board trims bylaws on tax ballot
The Finney County Economic Development Corp board revises bylaws to adjust board member selection while keeping seven seats. They plan to request a ballot for a quarter cent sales tax and form a subcommittee with the chamber to push the measure. FCEDC will submit the changes for legal review. one city seat remains open.
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Water conference to tackle Kansas issues in August
The Kansas Water Congress holds its second annual conference August 4 and 5 in Garden City to discuss statewide water topics. Sessions cover the $34.5 million Kansas v. Colorado settlement, Circle K purchase, HorseThief Reservoir, and irrigation to dryland shifts, plus salt intrusion, reservoir quality declines, and conservation. The August 5 keynote addresses commerce and conservation.
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