Special session weighs school finance and constitutional options
Kansas lawmakers led by Rep. Ron Ryckman and Sen. Ty Masterson consider a $38 million equity plan to shift funds to poorer districts. Democrats push a $39 million alternative, while talks test hold harmless provisions and potential constitutional amendments. Sessions hinge on budget committee actions and timing before June deadline.
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Ron Ryckman
Ty Masterson
House
Senate
Masterson
Associated Press
Ryckman
Supreme Court
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Andover
John Robb
Robb
Transload facility eyed for 900 acres in Garden City area
Garden City and Great Bend were chosen as transload centers by KDOT with a 3 million dollar commitment to Great Bend. Funding for Garden City hinges on BNSF plans, while officials push for quick approval. A promotional video for Finney County progress was shown, with a June completion target for the final edit.
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Garden City
Great Bend
KDOT
BNSF
DuVall
FCEDC
Tom Walker
King
Bob Kreutzer
Phil Escareno
Trevor Hands
Finney County
Vi Tran
Vietnam
IBP
Tyson Fresh Meats
Tran
Janet Doll
Doll
USD 457
Steve Karlin
Garden City Community College
Herbert Swender
St. Catherine Hospital
Scott Taylor
Amro Samy
Finney County Sheriff's
Steve Martinez
Walker
II Giardino Restaurant Closes After 40 Years of Service
Dorigo, a California businessman, closes II Giardino amid shifting demographics and tough economics. He bought the building in 2018 for 10000 dollars after city chose him over Garden City Arts for a public gallery plan. renovations cost about 2 million dollars. Twenty two employees lose jobs. community groups plan to market the property for a new food service venture.
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Italy
Dorigo
California
Garden City Arts
Garden City
Jones
Myca Bunch
Downtown Vision
Downtown
Bunch
Francesco
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Democrats
Jene Vickrey
Louisburg
Vickrey
Lona DuVall
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Larry Jones
Blue Cross
Blue Shield of
Blue Cross BlueShield
Kansans
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