Senate approves $161 million education package in special session
TOPEKA AP The Kansas Senate votes 25 to 14 to approve a $161 million education funding plan aimed at meeting a Kansas Supreme Court mandate to add money for public schools by July 1. The measure advances to the House amid GOP desire for a smaller package during the governor called special session.
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Tea cups and opposing viewpoints in Topeka rally
In the Capitol rotunda Sen Tim Huelskamp and fellow conservatives denounce the Kansas Supreme Court for ordering school funding. House Democratic leader Dennis McKinney counters that the public can recall justices and holds the court accountable.
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Harvest moves fast as wheat harvest nears peak in area
Wheat harvest advances quickly with percentages complete ranging from 10 to 40 percent this week. Co-op managers report long hours as crews push through fields. Montezuma and Seon areas show progress, with 45 to 50 bushels per acre expected and test weights around 61 pounds.
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Harvest progress and yields in southwest Kansas crops
In Kearny County harvest is about 5 percent complete with early estimates around 62 to 63 pound test weights and expected 50 to 55 bushels per acre. Cropland Co-op reports 20 percent harvested at 61 pound test weights. Farmer's Co-op in Dighton notes 25 percent done after a Tuesday thunderstorm. Forecast calls for hot dry weather with highs in the mid to upper 90s and only a 20 percent moisture chance Friday night.
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Firefighters to be stationed in Holcomb under Garden City deal
Holcomb will hire two Garden City firefighters starting July 1 as Holcomb city council approved the agreement, with Garden City paid 23 575 for the remainder of this year and 47 150 annually thereafter. The final contract awaits Garden City Commission approval pending Tuesday’s meeting at 1 p.m. at the Administrative Center.
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Graduation rate reality at Garden City High School
About 3 percent of Garden City High School students officially dropped out during the past school year. The Class of 2005 graduation total was 316, with 85.4 percent overall graduation rate, despite the large freshman enrollment of about 600.
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