Garden City airport eyes growth with taxiway widening
Garden City Regional Airport aims to reach 10 000 enplanements to secure a 1 million federal funding, with current totals near 5 510 and projections suggesting near that mark by year end. expansion plans include a taxiway link and a new fire station funded in part by FAA programs.
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Powell
Garden City
Kansas
Hays
Liberal
Dodge City
Steve Cottrell
FAA
Essential Air Service
Great Lakes
Transportation Security Administration
Kansas Voter Turnout Concerns Rise Ahead of August Primary
Officials led by Ron Thornburgh note declining turnout as contests dwindle. In eastern Kansas the 2nd District GOP primary pits Lynn Jenkins against Jim Ryan. Analysts cite August timing and summer heat as turnout deterrents and discuss possible June or post-Labor Day shifts, with registration deadlines looming July 21 and a new voter info site planned for November.
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Ron Thornburgh
Thornburgh
Kansas
Lynn Jenkins
U.S
Jim Ryan
State Board of Education
Bob Beatty
Washburn University
Beatty
Kathleen Sebelius
Michelle Obama at Kansas City roundtable on women’s issues
Michelle Obama spoke at the University of Missouri Kansas City roundtable with five women from varied incomes. They discussed high health costs college loans and rising gas prices while praising family friendly policies and universal health care. Sister Berta Sailer of Operation Breakthrough added context on poverty and foster care.
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Kansas City, Mo
Sheila Johnson
Johnson
Michelle Obama
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Obama
Barack Obama
Agriculture plans recall rule for only Class I hazards
The Agriculture Department will likely require disclosure only for Class I recalls posing the greatest health risk. The move, debated amid industry opposition, follows a February recall of 143 million pounds by Westland Hallmark in California, which was Class II with minimal health risk. Officials hold a midday press conference with Secretary Schafer and Undersecretary Raymond to discuss limiting retailer disclosure to Class I recalls.
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Agriculture Department
Westland/Hallmark Meat Co
Chino
Calif
Agriculture
Edward Schafer
Food Safety
Richard Raymond
Schafer
Raymond
Food Safety and Inspection Service
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