USD 457 Candidates Debate Budget Cuts and Tax Strategy
USD 457 board candidates discuss budget woes amid state and federal cuts. Jean Clifford urges funding adjustments before raising local taxes, while Gloria Hopkins favors minimal tax increases and more cuts. Candidate Lara Bors referenced in article continues coverage on Page A7.
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Jean Clifford
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Clifford
Gloria Hopkins
Hopkins
Lara Bors
Garden City forum previews council race and big project
Five candidates for Garden City Commission discussed budget transportation housing and development at a Telegram sponsored forum. The group will select three council members on April 2 with views on a proposed convention center and indoor facility including support for private funding and feasibility studies before any construction.
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Telegram
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Melvin Dale
Chris Law
Kansas House defeats school choice measure
The Kansas House rejected a plan to create a $10 million annual school choice scholarship program funded by corporate tax credits. The bill would have offered up to eight thousand dollars per student for low income or special needs families to attend private or parochial schools, with districts still funded for one year. Opponents raised concerns about tax credits, accreditation, and potential college eligibility hurdles.
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Topeka
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Kasha Kelley
Kelley
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Finney County signs EMS standby deal for wind farm project
Finney County Commission approved a contract with Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. to have County EMS on site during Buffalo Dunes Wind Farm construction for up to 10 months. EMS will station one employee, use Grant and Haskell counties for transport, and purchase an off road ambulance for 51995. Estimated profit ranges from 37000 to 175000, depending on hours. A separate exhibition building renovation is projected to cost about 884000 with potential lease-purchase financing. bid documents and specs will be prepared in 30 days.
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Joe Hopkins
Grant
Haskell
Garden City
Hopkins
RES
Archi
Randy Partington
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Chicago
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