State agencies push for child abuse awareness programs
Four Year Old At Risk program and related child welfare initiatives receive steady funding of 15070 for next year as part of a 3.6 billion state children’s programs budget. Senate leaders seek centralized coordination and a possible state director to improve efficiency while CASA urges early intervention. House Bill 2310 on school policies for bullying and character development advances in committee.
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Kansas advocates push child abuse prevention measures
Kansas leaders and advocates spoke at a Monday hearing urging stronger abuse prevention efforts. Agencies will distribute prevention information next month and highlight the KCSL Parent Helpline. CASA emphasized its role as a court voice for abused children and noted efforts to provide parenting classes. The Spirit of the Plains chapter serves six western Kansas counties in the 25th Judicial District. Capitol Kickoff was sponsored by KCSL, KRS, the Children's Cabinet and Target Stores.
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Finney County weighs five year tax plan to save jobs
Finney County leaders discuss extending a quarter-cent sales tax for five years to fund U S Highway 50 projects, stressing regional spending and economic benefits. Vox touts 60 percent regional shoppers, while leaders urge county wide impact and simple messaging ahead of voter input. Also approved a 150000 match for Jennie Barker Road access to the Bonanza Bio energy plant.
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Recreation Commission
Hays to leave county HR post amid replacement search
Finney County Administrator Pete Olson said Hays will depart the county human resources office as she advances her career. The opening will also serve as assistant county administrator, requiring local government and HR experience, with responsibilities broadened for the next holder.
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Bush aims at reform to mend Mexico relations before 9 11
President Bush urged Congress to pursue reform of immigration and border security as a path to heal strained U S ties with Mexico amid anti American sentiment. He stressed border measures were steps toward a broader overhaul including a guest worker program while seeking Latin American ties on his trip through Brazil Uruguay Colombia Guatemala and Mexico.
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