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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 2004
Page
1
Jaccob Benz assists a neighbor by shaking pecan nuts from a back yard tree. The small act highlights neighborhood cooperation and harvesting efforts during a calm afternoon.
The Kansas House rejected a $92 million school finance plan funded mainly by local property taxes 90 to 35. It would have raised education spending by $28 million via existing revenues and allowed boards to raise about $64 million in property taxes after voter approval. Senate endorsements backed higher alcohol taxes to add $65.1 million for schools and a scaled back version of Sebelius proposed phased $304 million funding growth over three years with no property tax increase in the first year.
The Federal and State Affairs Committee endorsed a measure allowing concealed handguns with a 5-4 vote, sending it to the full Senate. Debates centered on banning guns in hospitals, churches, banks, and government property, while the attorney general would issue permits.
Garden City Regional Airport may host its first open house on April 15 and 16, 2005 to showcase military, civilian, airline and corporate aircraft. Jerry Kramer led a committee seeking city support, aiming to boost tourism and airport revenue through advertising in five states and attracting out-of-town visitors. Mayor Reynaldo Mesa backed downtown renewal efforts and the Kansas Main Street program, with applications due May 27.
Scott County Commission grants raises for 40 employees including Sheriff Glen Anderson to counterbalance premium increases. Anderson thanked the commission for protecting payrolls and criticized potential pay cuts, noting the plan preserves tax dollar value amid tough economic times.
Two months after Scott City board discussed a student drug testing program concerns linger over who gets tested and its price. County commissioners unanimously approved a $2,800 raise for all 40 employees, retroactive to Jan. 1, with insurance premiums partly paid under a revised plan. The move cuts insurance costs by about $48,000 annually, but raises questions about long term funding and impact on employee benefits.
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