Gas prices rise statewide with many stations at $2.07
State average last May was $2.07 with prices climbing due to demand and Middle East and China factors. At Presto in Garden City prices moved from $1.99 to $2.07 as shoppers reacted and some delayed trips. Stores list regulars around $2.07 to $2.19 with diesel near $2.18. Community reaction includes plans to drive efficient cars or bike commuting.
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Len
Hanni
Garden City
Presto
Kansas Ave
Jarrod Spencer
China
Middle East
Kansas conflict over health policy czar and reform plan
Kansas Republicans and Democrats clash over Sebelius health reform proposals. Neufeld criticizes a health care czar and missing mental health and long term care programs while Williams stresses urgent reform. Gov plan launches July 1 with a health care authority option. backers warn against delay as Medicaid costs exceed $2 billion.
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Sebelius
Bob Day
Republican House
Melvin Neufeld
Neufeld
House
Dennis McKinney
Greensburg
Jerry Williams
Chanute
Kansas House weighs statewide smoking ban bill
The House Federal and State Affairs Committee debated House Bill 2495 to ban smoking in public enclosed spaces private clubs outdoor arenas and state offices with local opt out by public vote Supporters cite second hand smoke cancer risks citing EPA and Lung Association data Opponents warn of harm to Kansas businesses and property rights Testimony highlighted youth impact and industry concerns while committee members split on the measure and chair Edmonds urged consideration before a potential full House vote
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House
Federal and State Affairs Committee
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
American Lung Association
Shane Reif
Hoisington
Barton County
Reif
Kansas
Ron Hein
Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association
Balanc
Bonnie Hay
Wichita
John Edmonds
Great Bend
Edmonds
Ogallala Initiative Aims To Improve Rural Water Use
Dan Upchurch of the ARS in Lubbock Texas outlines an Ogallala Initiative goal to sustain rural economies via new water management technologies. The plan includes studying cropping system water use and designing new farming methods like no till farming. Stakeholders and scientists will reconvene in smaller groups and at an annual Texas meeting next year.
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Dan Upchurch
ARS
Lubbock
Texas
Upchurch
Stevens County
Steve Rome
Representa
National Agricultural Statistics Services
Dual office holding eyed in Satanta small-town politics
Mike Folk serves as both city councilman and school board member in Satanta for a year. He says shared groundskeeping and cooperative use of buildings save money, though scheduling can be hectic. He notes small towns can handle dual roles. larger cities may face too many issues. Satanta mayor Rick Lambert also sits on the school board. If Bailey wins both in Ingalls on April 5 he may choose one office. officials doubt dual election will occur. The Secretary of State reports no county records on dual-office holders in Kansas.
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Mike Folk
Satanta
Folk
Wichita
Hutchinson
Rick Lambert
Bailey
Ingalls
Secretary of State
Kansas
Senate and House budgets clash over tax cuts and benefits
Senate Budget Committee chair Judd Gregg advances a 2.56 trillion fiscal outline closely matching Bush era tax and spending plans. Democrats push amendments to boost Medicaid and education funding while seeking future tax cut offsets and restoring Arctic drilling. House panel previously approved its 2.57 trillion plan amid partisan debate.
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Washington
Senate
House Gop
Senate Budget Committee
Judd Gregg
R-N.h
Bush
Gregg
Alaska
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
House Budget Committee
GOP
Iraq
Afghanistan
United States
Sen
Kent Conrad
North Dakota
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