City Board selects least costly traffic plan with fewest disruptions
The City Board favored the third option costing less than 458 thousand dollars, aiming to speed up stoplights based on traffic, while avoiding private property takings. The plan includes video detection and street markings, with repaving on two other options.
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Board weighs cell phone ban and campus upgrades at Garden City
USD 457 board to discuss a proposed all day ban on student cell phones in school buildings and district vehicles with emergency exceptions. The plan includes confiscation on first offense and escalating consequences up to 10 days suspension. Also on agenda are Garden City High School courtyard enclosure bids at about 1.35 million, all day kindergarten additions, and start up costs for GCHS bowling as a varsity sport. The meeting will review Dream Team recommendations for the FCCLC and energy use updates from district staff.
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Kansas Gambling Bill Faces Capitol Debate and Industry Critique
The Kansas Tribal Economic Development Association backed a gaming bill as three of four tribal casinos on reservations participate. Critics say the measure favors out of state casino owners while lawmakers push to maximize state benefits. Debates include Sumner County and south central proposals. legislators impose a five year post office lobbying ban for lawmakers and relatives.
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Oleen
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Debra Teufel
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Morris
Fruth urges stay the course on economic plan
Fruth of POLICOM Corp. urges residents to ask for substantial funding now, arguing a larger ask persuades voters. He stresses a long timeline for land, industrial park, and shell building improvements to attract outside firms, while FCEDC and the chamber refine roles and focus on primary employers.
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Policom Corp
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Fla
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