Financial forecast dims as Kansas revenue lowers again
Topeka AP reports Kansas analysts cut the current year's revenue forecast by 105 million and project next year's collections about 125 million below earlier predictions. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will use the figures to draft revenue proposals, with a meeting set April 22 to issue a fuller forecast.
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Governor faces pressure on tax promises in Kansas
The Kansas governor has repeatedly said she would not seek higher taxes while in office. She has not ruled out a tax increase but notes lawmakers oppose it and warn it could harm the economy. House Appropriations Chair Melvin Neufeld calls it a potential break of a campaign pledge.
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Deficit relief options dwindling for Kansas budget
TOPEKA AP State faces dwindling options to reduce a looming deficit as low tax receipts hinder balancing the budget. Doctors hospitals and clinics serving the poor may be paid late and school districts likely miss 203 million in aid on June 15. Spending cuts have occurred and any likely tax increase would be slow to affect the balance. Officials favor delaying payments until the 2004 fiscal year begins July 1 to cover outstanding bills.
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Garden City weighs Flower Aviation lease at airport
Garden City commission agenda includes a possible 20 year lease with Flower Aviation to relocate its Pueblo Colorado operation to Garden City Regional Airport. Flower would build a fuel farm and building and pay city cents per gallon while Central Plains Aviation may be affected. If Central Plains closes Flower would become full service FBO.
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Message of Hope You got mail from son serving overseas via email
Garden City families keep in touch with sons in Bosnia Herzegovina and Kuwait through email and letters A couple Henk and Tesa Rijfkogel describe how brief messages reassure them and prompt longer replies Byron Graham sends UAV operator notes from Kuwait while families stress the value of written letters and timely contact with loved ones.
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Rijfkogels
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Audit finds waste in Kansas youth programs
A seventh grader avoided school until Wyandotte County's truancy prevention program helped him raise grades from F to A and change his attitude. Legislators back prevention while a Legislative Post Audit flags misused funds from six million dollars, noting little oversight of program expenditures. Rep. John Edmonds calls the audit's issues fixable.
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Theresa Cummings
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John Edmonds
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