Kansas Governor Brownback outlines 50 million in budget cuts
Governor Brownback defends a 50 million reduction package tied to the tax raise to calm conservatives and enlarge the state treasury cushion. He plans further line-item and agency cuts, aims to avoid harming K-12, pensions, and debt service, and emphasizes efficiency and privatization. He also supports continued income tax elimination and proposes better mental health and hospital care to reduce long term costs.
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Horace Good loses CIS pilot program funding
The Horace Good program at six middle schools, including Horace Good, loses two year pilot funding as state funds dry up. CIS of Mid-America says evaluation was blocked by the 2014 Student Data Privacy Act and budget constraints. local officials race to cover missed services with possible part time staff and truancy measures.
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Preliminary hearings set for two Garden City murder suspects
Two Garden City men charged in the April 19 shooting death of Karl ton Waechter have prelim hearings scheduled. Michael Eugene George Jr. is set for July 23 at 9am, while Jeffrey Ridgen will appear August 18 and 19 in the afternoons. Both face first degree murder counts and multiple related charges including conspiracy to distribute meth, aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, and firearm possession by a felon.
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City Commission approves power supply contracts
City commissioners approved additional power supply contracts totaling megawatts for 2016 to 2020 under a five year plan. The package includes Grand River Dam Authority capacity, Heartland Whelan Energy Center output, and continued use of the Jameson Energy Center at peak demand. The total 2016 power costs are budgeted at about 23.39 million dollars, with strong funding to cover the new agreements.
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Banda Subpoenaed in Child Endangerment Case
Banda appeared in court as prosecutors outlined three felonies and two misdemeanors including endangering a child and drug related offenses within a thousand feet of school property. Judge Swain barred contact with her 11 year old son except through childcare services. The case stems from a March 24 school tip at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center after her son alleged drug use by Banda and others. Police and DCF investigated drug activity at the home. The charges carry potential multi decade penalties if convicted.
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