Budget cuts threaten education across districts
Local officials warn of severe budget reductions for next year with USD 209 considering 152000 in cuts including faculty and salary reductions. Kansas leaders push revenue options like sales and tobacco taxes to protect education while Deerfield and Ulysses districts propose four day weeks and staffing attrition to save money.
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Conference sheds light on Finney County economy
FCEDC discusses economic well being and how to boost jobs income and taxable investment through access to capital and other aid. Rural Finney County faces recruitment retention challenges despite a stronger pull factor, with empty buildings shoreland and utility ready land hindering manufacturing and retail. Confidentiality around business interests remains a concern as talks proceed. officials note deals must be sealed before disclosure. The conference ends with a Legislative Coffee at 10 a.m. and a prior 9:30 a.m. official social for local legislators.
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Top GOP senators push tax hikes to cover budget gap
Parkinson and fellow Republicans seek a 300 million tax increase to close a 467 million shortfall for the new fiscal year. They argue tougher seat belt enforcement could draw 10 million in federal funds, while House leaders warn higher taxes burden families and small businesses amid a slow recovery.
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