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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2006
Page
1
A brief local note from Garden City highlights Susan Mustain in a pictured moment concerning the newly formed Iraqi parliament.
Hodgeman County Sheriff Daniel Pfiester said two grass fires burned between 7000 and 10000 acres, with help from 20 agencies. The first fire began about 1030 hours and ended around 1700, then another started at 1345 and was halted by 0300. Garden City crews assisted, and Finney County provided three tankers and two motor graders. No injuries reported though a barn, fences, poles, and hay stacks burned. losses remain undetermined.
Kansas House votes 67 to 56 to send a workers compensation measure to Governor Kathleen Sebelius, with Democrats and moderates opposing. Supporters cite fairness for business claims while opponents warn of past-claim scrutiny and election-year politics. Sebelius's office doubts she will sign, citing low state rates.
The Kansas House Select Committee on School Finance works two hours on a final package including one year funding and three year goals. Debate centers on district spending and reporting for over $3 billion in annual state funds. Chairwoman Kathe Decker says bill ready for floor next week despite concerns over a $500 million three year phase in.
Kansas Senate approved a House amended concealed weapons bill 30-10 and sent it to Governor Kathleen Sebelius. The measure would grant four year permits from local sheriffs, with bans in courthouses, churches, and libraries. Sebelius reiterated she likely will veto again, ruling out a no signature option.
In Kansas City, banks target Hispanic immigrants as housing cools and spending grows. Financial consultant Maria Carrillo notes clients face language barriers yet banks expect Hispanics to become a major purchasing power, with disposable income projected to reach 1.08 trillion by 2010.
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