District weighs cuts as USD 457 nerves tighten
USD 457 budget committee of 27 staff and community members met to review proposed cuts totaling about 1.1 million for 2010-11 and discuss a possible property tax levy increase. Finance chief Kathleen Whitley warned state aid could drop 300 to 600 per pupil, plus over 400 already cut this year, risking more reductions.
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City seeks National Historic District in downtown Garden City
Garden City officials plan to pursue a National Historic District designation for downtown areas from the 200 block of Main Street to Spruce Street, with parts of Eighth Street and Grant Avenue possibly included. The move requires an updated spring survey, at an estimated cost up to 6000 dollars, funded by a city–community partnership and potential matching grants from the Kansas Historical Society.
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Panel OKs tax on utility bills
The Kansas House Taxation Committee approved a plan to expand the sales tax to residential water electric and natural gas bills to close the budget shortfall. The measure would also tax church purchases and Kansas Lottery tickets raising about 170 million for the next fiscal year. The bill heads to the House with uncertain support as lawmakers weigh tax increases amid a projected 416 million shortfall and February revenue misses. Governor Parkinson favored tax hikes but faced House resistance and potential further cuts.
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K State president visits southwest Kansas on first trip
Kansas State University President Kirk Schulz spoke to a western Kansas alumni group about the university's goal to reach a top 50 national rank as a public research university. He urged continued student recruitment and ongoing financial support while outlining long term strategic plans.
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