GCCC faces program cuts across humanities arts and more
Finney County community college officials consider eliminating or reducing clerical support in humanities and fine arts, including Kansas Concealed Carry training, cheer travel, and dance operations. Other cuts target journalism, music, theater, automotive tech, and business programs. Ballantyne cites $1 million revenue loss from oil and gas, a $250,000 mill levy rise, $70,000 from higher fees, and possible loss of up to 14 full-time and nine part-time positions. Faculty fear cuts jeopardize student opportunities and community benefits while governance weighs options ahead of May 1 layoff notices.
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Carbon Plant to Sequester CO2 Emissions Initiative
Willis notes a plant to sequester CO2 will proceed with limited Petro Santander jobs for compression and separation gear at the site, Aspinwall says, alongside construction roles. Officials could not specify job counts or timelines. Conestoga reports 2009 profits of $7.5 million.
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Bonanza
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Lawsuit shadows Kansas state budget fights over social service cuts
State faces lawsuits over social service cuts while lawmakers debate tax boosts to cover a multibillion budget gap. Gov. Parkinson and Senate leaders push for $300 million in new revenue as 74 of 293 school districts threaten action. Courts face furloughs with Friday closings on April 9 16 23 and May 7, plus a 5 percent pay cut for non judge staff through June.
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City committee to discuss plan progress and outreach
The City will hold a 1 p.m. public meeting at 301 N. Eighth St to discuss the comprehensive plan, track events, and schedule presentations to civic groups. A pre meeting at 11 a.m. will review financing development. both sessions open to the public.
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