Legislators weigh funding fight amid education suit crisis
Garden City forum heard talk of a constitutional clash over school funding after a Shawnee County ruling that Kansas public schools are underfunded by about 440 million. Rep. Jennings warned of a potential crisis if courts require payment and discussed blocking state funds to schools as a last resort. Rep. Doll said defeat for the state in the suit is likely and that no Plan B exists.
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Kansas Legislative
Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce
Shawnee County
Russ Jennings
R-Lakin
Kansas Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Jennings
John Doll
Garden City
Doll
FCCHC program serves diverse children in Garden Spot area
Verna Weber of the Finney County Community Health Coalition discusses an FCCHC initiative at Garden Spot Apartments on Mary Street. Burmese, Somali and Hispanic families reside there as the Neighborhood Health and Education Center hosts a four week summer camp for neighborhood youths aged 3 to 15 to provide activities and reduce boredom.
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Ya Zah
Finney County Community Health Coalition
Ju Wa Yah
Garden Spot
Mary Street
Verna Weber
Finney County
FCCHC
Weber
Michelle Wells
Garden Spot Apartments
City approves closing agreement with KMEA
Garden City Commission approves a closing certificate and tax compliance agreement to back KMEA bond sale for three Siemens SGT-400 gas turbine generators in Garden City. The Jameson Energy Project will supply power from January 2014, with testing planned later this year and commercial operation set for April 2014.
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Garden City Commission
Kansas Municipal Energy Agency
Garden City
EMEA
Matt Allen
KMEA
Mike Muirhead
Public Utilities
Muirhead
City Commission
Jameson Energy
Jennie Barker
Senate backs historic immigration bill with border focus
The Senate approved a landmark immigration reform package by 68 to 32, offering a path to citizenship for millions and a heightened border security push. The measure, part of President Obama’s second-term agenda, faces uncertain fate in a conservative House as supporters urge action and bipartisanship amid ongoing debate.
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Washington
Senate
America
Mexico
Barack Obama
House
Joe Biden
Obama
Africa
Gang of 8
Sen
Bob Menendez
D-N.j
Weather Forecast Today and Saturday Outlook
Today mostly sunny with a high of 96 and a low of 65. Saturday will be partly sunny and cooler with a high of 93 and a low of 60. Details on page A8.
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Schwieterman Inc
Chicago
Annie
Garden City
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