Advocates push funding as Kansas budget fight rages
Representatives head to Topeka Monday amid a high stakes special session over a court order to raise 143 million more for schools. The Senate narrowly rejected an across the board 2 percent cut and committee proposals propose 8 percent cuts. Lawmakers consider gaming or new taxes as alternatives while defending education funding.
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Topeka
Senate
Jones
House GOP blocks any education plan until amendment
Kansas House Republicans refuse to consider any education funding plan unless a constitutional amendment curbing the Supreme Court’s power is proposed. The move sidelines education budget talks as the Senate rejects $39 million in cuts, while Gov Sebelius argues Indian gambling compacts won’t fund schools. Clock ticks on the sixth day of the 20th special session.
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John Wratil
Rleawood
Mark Desetti
Kansas National Education Association
Mi House
Chamber
Supreme Court
Kathleen Sebelius
Derek Schmidt
Halloran
Community Trust Reserve Fund
GCRC
City weighs pool improvements maxing at 800000 dollars
The recreation commission supervisor outlines three slide options with a total price up to 800000, two slides about 600000, and a single open slide 265000 plus basin work. A donated/refurbished slide is considered with uncertain costs and liability.
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John Washington
Recreation Commission
Water’s Edge Aquatic Design
Lenexa
Garden City
Rob Martin
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Washington
David Crase
Matt Allen
Bob Halloran
Buffalo Dunes
Card calling cards drive weekend foot traffic at El Remedio
At 1005 E Fulton St El Remedio sells at least 15 prepaid calling cards with $5, $3, $10 and $20 options designed for calls to Mexico and Latin America. Customers note minutes vary by city, with disappearing minutes common, yet the cards remain a cheap way to call family abroad.
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el Remedio
E. Fulton St
Juan Andrade
Renteria
Guadalajara
Ranchos
Teresa Lopez
Mexico
Lopez
Andrade
Cattle prices rise as mad cow scare stirs no panic
Industry officials credit US Department of Agriculture and cattle producers for calm handling after the latest mad cow case. Tests produced conflicting results but authorities plan to use Western blot and IHC follow ups to ensure accuracy. Labor costs for extra testing are seen as necessary and not burdensome to producers.
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Department of Agriculture
Hineman
Ness
United States
USDA
Mike Johanns
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