Kansans weigh fines for overpumping irrigators
Senate Agriculture Committee considers House Bill 2316 after House passage to impose fines for violations of the Water Appropriations Act. Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District supporters say penalties from $100 to $1,000 would apply during the infringement, factoring in harm to water rights and public cost.
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Concordia
Graves Outlines 112 Million Education Plan for Kansas
Gov Bill Graves announced a 112 million education funding plan at the State Board of Education proposing a 0 2 percentage point sales tax hike to 5 1 and a 2 cent per gallon increase in the motor fuels tax redirected to the transportation department with corresponding sales tax cuts. The package raises base aid per pupil to 3930, adds 22 million for special education, and phases in all day kindergarten over five years. Graves aims to spur excellence with 10 percent of new funds for incentives.
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Lottery compromise sent to governor Kansas bill moves to Graves
The Kansas House backed a six year extension of the state lottery with a 93 28 vote after Senate approval 33 7. The measure avoids a proposed $4 million subsidy for airport flights and includes a ban on unsolicited lottery solicitations by phone or email and a quarterly security audit. Gov Bill Graves is expected to sign. The bill funds economic development education and other programs. Senate leaders voiced relief at House action.
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Wichita
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Anthony Hensley
Tragic Kuwait bombing raises questions after incident
A U S Navy pilot aborted a bombing mission belatedly after a forward air controller directed the strike during a live-fire exercise near the Iraqi border. Five American servicemen and one New Zealander were killed, with six more wounded. Pentagon officials await a full investigation as the White House and New Zealand seek answers.
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Mark Burton
McNutt
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Missouri
Ike Skelton
Subsidies battle shapes Garden City air service future
Garden City officials and Finney County delegation pressed to preserve essential air service funding amid possible cuts and airline mergers. They warned losing subsidies could imperil two hub setup and regional flights to Denver or Kansas City. Officials urged DOT review of subsidies, noted jet plans and code sharing could lower fares while extending runway and tower at Garden City Regional.
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