Hispanic political clout guided by organization not numbers
Hispanics in Kansas are not a monolith and voting impact depends on citizenship, organization, and issue focus. Experts say turnout lags among newcomers and transients, naturalization posts a spike, and educated engagement could amplify influence beyond raw numbers.
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Lewis
Joe Aistrup
Kansas State University Political Science Department
United States
Aistrup
Cuba
Kansas
Jim Sheffield
WSU Political Science Department
FBOAir Inc eyes Garden City Airport bid and manager role
Garden City set to discuss FBOAir Inc interest in taking over the airport operations. Crofts plans a national chain expansion, with Flower Aviation as a competing cross-County refueler. If approved, FBOAir could start within two months, while city reviews the lease and operating agreement.
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Fboair Inc
Scottsdale, Ariz
Flower Aviation
Garden City
Crofts
Flower
FBO
Central Plains
Ron Ricciardi
District explores Discovery Program re entry for students
The Discovery Program will supplement existing alternatives like The Options School and targets grades five through twelve. Funded by Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services grants, it plans about 125 participants next year with referrals from staff, courts or parents. After training, students return to regular classes with trained teachers. The district also plans to ratify a certified staff contract and approve a property purchase at 1604 N Sixth St for 37500, potentially for future parking.
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Lentz
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
1604 N. Sixth St
Garden City High School
Mad cow sparks modern day range war continues
Consumer groups condemn USDA handling of mad cow disease and press for stronger protections. RCALF joins in urging delay of Canadian cattle imports until NAS conducts risk analysis and advocates tracking and testing about 450,000 Canadian cattle in the United States.
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USDA
Consumer Federation of America
Consumers Union and
Public Citizen
Rcalf-United Stockgrowers of America
Bill Bullard
R-Calf
U.S
RCALF
Canada
United States
Scenic byways highlight Kansas landscapes and heritage
Kansas byways promote Cedar Bluff Reservoir and Smoky Hill River routes with historic trails and limestone bluffs. The program, funded by KDOT and FHWA, aims to entice travelers to stay longer and spend money while showcasing nature, agriculture, and local communities through markers, maps, and online materials.
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Smoky Valley
Cedar Bluff Reservoir
Smoky Hill River
Kansas
Divine
Kansas Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Salina
Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corp
Mary
Dave Hendricks
the Hendricks
Cottage Garden
Wakeeney
Mary Hendricks
Niobrara
Smoky Hill
Topeka
Cheyenne Bottoms
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
Barton
Stafford
Reno County
America
Cris Collier
Great Bend
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Airport City
Lee Richardson Zoo
Bob Halloran
Folrz
Friends
Melinda Hitz
Halloran
The
National Academy of Sciences
Je Aes Peer
OK Corral
Church of Christ
Pioneer RD
Hendricks
Collier
Garden City Community College
Campus Drive
Gcccks.edu
Beth Tedrow
Lote
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