Promises: Doll Defends District Funding Amid Court Pressure
A state lawmaker argues the district’s funding plan meets Kansas Supreme Court equity requirements and criticizes the court for school funding failures. The special session boosted equitable spending by 38 million dollars mainly for property tax relief, with a June 30 deadline looming. He predicts the court will rule on adequacy this fall, and tension around the election underscores ongoing work to fix funding.
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Powell
Garden City Republican candidate touts Medicaid expansion and tax reform
A Garden City Republican candidate for District 39 outlines policy aims including opposing the property tax lid, supporting Medicaid expansion to close the coverage gap affecting over 150000 Kansans, and aiding rural counties and hospitals. The district spans Finney Haskell Grant Stanton Morton Stevens Kearny Hamilton Wichita and Greeley counties with the Aug 2 GOP primary to decide the fall contest.
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St. Catherine Hospital
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Morton
Kearny
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Zacheeriah Worf
Flea Market fundraiser grows with vendors and crowd
The annual flea market fundraiser in Garden City adds space and vendors as organizers seek to improve the experience. Deb Anell, the pickle lady, shows homemade jellies and pickled vegetables, while visitors from Pratt County and South Carolina browse antiques and vintage items at the event tied to the historical society and a zoo fundraiser car show.
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Historical Society
Jamie Kineau
South Carolina
Kincaid
Les Richardson Zoo
West Green
Powell Senate Experience Faces Dell in District 39 Race
Powell cites Senate tenure and compression on state finances as he runs against Dell for District 39. He critiques budget shortfalls, debt, and tax shifts while urging restraint and a simpler school funding formula, and endorses property tax measures to curb inflation while opposing socialized medicine and Obamacare. The race culminates in a August 2 GOP primary with Democrat Zachary Worf awaiting in November.
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Neighbors: Guerrero retires after 36 years at clinic
Dodge City native Guerrero retires from her local clinic after 36 years, sharing memories of founder Dr. Fry and his patient-first philosophy. She recalls long hours, guiding veterans aid, and her playful Halloween costumes with longtime staff. Guerrero plans gardening and family, with occasional partial reentry at Eye Associates.
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Dodge City
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