Governor champions long term road plan in Kansas
In conversations with Parkinson, former governors Mike Hayden and Bill Graves back a new multiyear highway program. Hayden recalls earlier efforts and a 1989 plan that spurred jobs, while Graves argues taxes may rise to fund construction, maintenance, and bridge work amid past funding raids.
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County approves study contract amid tax talk and FEMA case
The commission authorized up to 15000 for a qualified engineer to perform a hydrologic study of the drainage basin using GIS data from city and county staff. Officials estimate total study cost around 30000 with half funded by Garden City. A FEMA flood plain dispute filed last fall by the city, county and three residents was dismissed in February, with no clear next steps from FEMA.
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Salina seeks FEMA flood maps appeal with city data
Salina city officials unanimously vote to send a formal appeal to FEMA chief engineer management to challenge what they call incorrect and inconsistent flood plain maps. The move may delay map changes and offer some residents a temporary relief from mandatory flood insurance, as about 4,000 of 18,000 parcels would be included in the flood plain under the new mapping.
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Is government more open with Obama FOIA records
The article analyzes FOIA use under Obama, noting exemptions cited by agencies including the FAA to withhold internal memos and a bird strike database. It cites 466,872 exemptions in 2009 vs 312,683 in 2008 and compares agency FOIA requests across 17 departments plus agencies.
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Senator Unveils Tax Hike Budget Proposals
A key senator proposes budget driven tax hikes including cigarette tax to 1.04 per pack and 20 percent on tobacco products. A hearing today reviews beer wine liquor tax increases while a separate bill to tax soda and sugary drinks advances. House plans aim to raise about 170 million next fiscal year by broadening sales tax to residential utility bills and ending church exemptions.
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Former CFO accuses Fidelis owners of fleecing company
Philip Jehle, US Fidelis chief financial officer from 2004 to 2007, says Darain and Cory Atkinson drained more than 100 million from the firm through executive compensation and shareholder distributions. He cites lavish spending as a factor in bankruptcy while Missouri AG Chris Koster seeks an independent trustee. The company, once the top marketer of vehicle service contracts, faced layoffs and ongoing restructuring amid lawsuits and accusations of illegal telemarketing and worthless warranties.
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