Garden City loses major event as Dodge City lures show
Garden City and Finney County face a setback after the 3i Show moves to Dodge City for 2012 to 2016 due to a new $7 million facility. The loss costs about $2 million in local spending, prompting calls for bold economic strategies, new facilities, aggressive recruitment, and possible local sales tax funding.
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City budget debate prompts 2 percent raise question
Online reader comment on Garden City Finney County budget work questions a two percent raise while social security checks face no change and potential cuts. The piece notes a grassroots push to attract attendees for Thursday events and cites Marilyn Knight as Finney County Fair treasurer ahead of the annual fair countdown.
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Obama backs 1967 borders drawing Christian site fears
Michael Reagan argues Obama’s May 19 stance supports a United Nations backed border framework that would revert to pre 1967 lines, risking East Jerusalem and sacred Christian sites. He urges firm US backing for Israel’s sovereignty and warns of danger to Christian access amid Quartet talks and UN statehood moves.
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California prison reform needed amid overcrowding crisis
Mary Sanchez argues the Plata v Brown ruling exposes systemic flaws in U S corrections. She cites overcrowding, inhumane conditions, and excessive sentencing as root causes, urging drug and mental health courts and rehabilitation focused prisons to reduce reliance on incarceration.
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Time to bring troops home from Afghanistan
Jim Hightower argues that despite President Obama’s claim of a withdrawal start, only a slow pace remains with 67,000 U.S. troops still there next year and long term costs projected. He labels the plan a costly misstep and questions the goals and outcomes of the mission.
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Kansas lawmakers back workers comp overhaul in Kansas
Dan Hamel, director of the Kansas State Council SHRM, praises the unanimous HB 2134 workers compensation reform passed by the Kansas Legislature and Gov. Brownback. He cites court decisions harming Kansas workers and employers and lauds bipartisan support and expected positive impact on Kansas commerce.
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Grandson laments shift of 31 Show to Dodge City
Melvin Dale Fry Jr. of Garden City recalls his grandfather Dale Fry as a founding figure of the 3i Show created to showcase southwest Kansas industries. He contends moving the traveling show to Dodge City for a casino promotion undermines the original mission and fears the event may not survive.
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