FCEDC mulls funding as valuation due and staff changes loom
FCEDC board discusses funding options contingent on county valuation due July 1. President Lena DuVall delays hiring a project manager after Medina resigns to become Garden City's HR director, awaiting 2016 budget. Updates on a promotional video for Finney County and Garden City are also provided, with completion expected by year end.
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Kreutzer
FCEDC
Tom Walker
Garden City
Finney County
Walker
Lena DuVall
Allie Medina
Medina
City of
DuVall
Trevor Hands
Holcomb
Hands
YouTube
This Is Our Town
Summer jobs and teen employment across local work scene
Teens discuss how summer jobs help pay bills and learn value of a dollar. Some balance college plans with work at Lewis Automotive and Strecker Chiropractic while others find it hard due to employers preferring long term experienced workers. Friends and tech skills boost chances, and minimum wage roles are common.
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Garden City Community College
Kansas State University
Lewis Automotive
Strecker Chiropractic
Sierra
Tenbrink
Riley Maynard
Southwind Pool
Deerfield man found dead in Texas amid drug and suspect notes
Officials say Michael Bird died from a gunshot at a Deerfield area trailer near Del Rio Texas. Cindy Bird, his wife, was found barely coherent after reportedly ingesting large amounts of drugs. Deputies await toxicology results while investigators gather evidence from surrounding agencies. the case prompts questions about charges and timing of any arrest. Wisconsin land renter Jon Fleming described the Birds as longtime neighbors and respected farmers amid the shock of the death.
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Lowe
Michael Bird
Sheriffs Office
Sheriff's
Bird
Cindy Bird
Lake Amistad
Deerfield
del Rio
Val Verde
Mexico
San Antonio
Wisconsin
Jon Fleming
Birds
Cindy
Fleming
Michael
Mike
Republicans plan after ACA ruling outlined by Jenkins
US Representative Lynn Jenkins said House Republicans have a plan if the Supreme Court strikes down ACA subsidies, aiming to shield families who rely on federal marketplace subsidies. She cited potential state-led options and block grants, with a Friday or Monday ruling expected.
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Jenkins
Supreme Court
ACA
Lynn Jenkins
House
U.S. Supreme Court
High Court
HealthCare. Gov
States
District of Columbia
Kansas
Families USA
US Department of Health and Human Services
2Nd District
Paul Ryan
Wisconsin
Jenkins reintroduces Citizen Empowerment Act on recording talks
U S Representative Lynn Jenkins reintroduced the Citizen Empowerment Act to allow citizens to audio record conversations with federal agency employees. The bill requires agents to disclose rights and provide transcripts or recordings upon request, with exemptions for classified or sensitive investigations. The measure applies to agencies from IRS to Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.
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Rep
Lynn Jenkins
U.S
Jenkins
Executive Branch
Internal Revenue Service
Veterans Affairs
Homeland Security
House
Senate
Roy Blunt
R-Mo
Pat Roberts
R-Kan
Committee On Homeland Security and
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