Kansas weighs extending unemployment stimulus aid
Kansas officials consider extending unemployment benefits with up to 423 dollars weekly and a possible extra 20 weeks through December 26. A federal rule requiring state changes to qualify for 68 million dollars in funds is under debate, with Kansas already meeting several criteria including coverage for part time workers and those displaced by domestic violence. A pending bill in the House Taxation Committee would adjust wage quarter use to determine eligibility, potentially expanding recipients while securing long term funding.
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Kansas
Garner
Ily
House Taxation Committee
Drought tightens grip as Kansas faces poor March rainfall
State climatologist Mary Knapp notes December to February moisture remains low, with March rainfall critical as drought conditions intensify without rain. Scott County saw only a third of an inch in March 2008 while average March is one and a half inches. Windy, hot days raise plant stress and wildfire risk across southwest and central Kansas per National Weather Service warnings.
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KSU
Scott County
KSA
Mary Knapp
Tures
Knapp
Kansas
National Weather Service
District weighs wind turbine and fuel savings plan
USD 363 board mulls a wind turbine project to cut power costs versus Wheatland Electric but unsure of actual savings. Consider irrigation timer to curb overwatering at a cost of 21 000 to 23 000. Discuss replacing one 72 passenger bus with a cheaper 14 passenger bus for certain routes and duties. Also on the agenda raise driver education fees from 100 to 150 and review a Wiley Elementary pick up driveway bid details.
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USD 363
Wheatland, Electric Co-op
O'Connor
Wheatland
O’connor
Wiley Elementary School
Public sales tax drive targets Finney County voters
The Sales Tax Steering Committee campaigns before the April 7 election. County officials plan meetings with the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce Board Holcomb City Council Rotary Club March 25 and the Senior Citizens Association April 3 to explain the quarter cent levy and answer questions. Committee members include Bill King Mark Nelson and Jack Beery. They warn of economic strain and emphasize funds for public buildings roads and maintenance. If approved the tax raises the county rate from 7.20 to 7.45 percent starting July 1, costing about 25 cents per $100 spent. For details call 272-3542 or email sales tax info finneycounty org.
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Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce Board
Holcomb City Council
Rotary Club
Senior Citizens Association
Olson
Bill King
Mark Nelson
American State Bank
Jack Beery
Big L Rentals and Sales Inc
King
Holcomb
Garden City
Finney County
Finneycounty Org
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