Young Kansas lawmaker named agriculture chief
Gov. Mark Parkinson appoints 29 year old Josh Svaty to head the Kansas Department of Agriculture, replacing Adrian Polansky who will lead the Farm Service Agency in Kansas. Svaty is a fifth generation farmer and longtime state representative praised for energy and know how by both the Kansas Livestock Association and Kansas Farm Bureau. Senate confirmation is expected. The move comes as Kansas leads the nation in wheat production and farm related jobs, with cattle and beef industries playing major roles.
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Josh Svaty
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Adrian Polansky
Republic County
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Livestock Association
Mike Beam
Steve Baccus
Farm Bureau
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State House
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Holcomb considers 1.732 mill levy increase for 2010
Holcomb city council at budget workshop approves publishing the budget at 51.349 mills up 1.732 from 2009’s 49.617, with plan to lower it later. Hearing set for Aug 12 at 7 p.m. The owner of a 100000 dollar home would pay 590.51, up 19.91. A 150000 dollar home would pay 885.77, up 29.88.
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Holcomb City
Greg Cox
Tracy Davis
Lary Cole
Rob McCallister
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Charles Claar
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Cheaper secure driver's license plan proposed
Washington AP report says Homeland Security Janet Napolitano advocates a cheaper more secure license system. If Congress amends the law, the Pass ID would replace Real ID. Napolitano argues Real ID is too costly and the validation tech is unavailable. See ID, Page AS
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Hospital budget drive marches through fairs and forums
Kearny County Hospital administrators Lakin John Loebl and ReChelle Kennedy campaign for voter support on a $1,849,152 budget request or 6.796 mills. Voters face a July 28 election with the budget as the sole ballot issue. The prior year failed 701 to 691 after a $1.6 million request with 5.9 mills.
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Kearny County
Loebl
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