Kansas Supreme Court orders doubled school funding by July
The Kansas Supreme Court unanimously ordered the Legislature to add 285 million in new dollars for public schools by July 1, forcing a likely special session. The ruling raised total state aid to over 3 billion, about 10 percent above current funding, and rejected certain provisions.
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Kansas Supreme Court
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Steve Morris
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Kansas Supreme Court deadline tightens school funding clash
Kansas lawmakers face a ruling requiring an extra 143 million dollars beyond the 142 million already approved for state school aid. The court also struck down a local tax authority expansion as unconstitutional, prompting reactions from district officials led by Garden City USD 457 Superintendent Jim Lentz.
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Remittances Fuel a Global Money Transfer Boom
Immigrants in the United States send billions home each year through small, everyday exchanges at local shops and eateries. In Garden City, a $100 transfer at Mi Rumba illustrates a larger trend that ties families, economies, and international networks together across Latin America and beyond.
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Héctor Sanchez
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Garden City
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Kansas
Red Cross faces budget squeeze in Garden City
Garden City Red Cross struggles to meet disaster needs as 34 fires hit area in five months with 17 responses this year. Chapter manager Carolyn Henry says budget for 10 disasters is under, funds covered by a $120,000 total, plus a $6,000 shortfall drawn from the general fund. Teresa Rodkey recalls two Red Cross responses after losing homes in 2001 and a trailer fire, thanking aid that included hotel lodging and clothing vouchers for her son.
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Teresa Rodkey
Rodkey
Garden City
American Red Cross
Carolyn Henry
Garden City Fire Department
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Rodney
Red Cross
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Fuel costs squeeze Kansas custom harvesters amid drought
In Wichita, escalating fuel prices push 25 to 30 percent of custom crop harvesters to quit over the past three years. Surviving crews use bigger equipment and higher rates as drought and fuel spikes strain harvests for Kansas 2005 winter wheat. Observers note fuel is a major input. some operators cut driving and swap to smaller transport to cut costs.
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Wichita
Dave Hermesch
Cowetta
Okla
US Custom Harvesters
Kansas
Midwest
Tim Baker
Hutchinson
Ferris
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