Sales tax proposal divides Garden City residents over timing
Residents debate extending a sales tax to fund regional growth with varied views. Supporters like Verlene Kunz argue it's equitable and small, while Fay Hatfield and LeRoy Knoll oppose, fearing higher long term costs and government overreach. Local business voice Mo Silva backs energizing youth through tax funded projects.
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Hanigan
Finney County
Fay Hatfield
Garden City
Hatfield
Verlene Kunz
Schultz
Kansas
Wal-Mart
LeRoy Knoll
Knoll
Mo Silva
Silva
Internal Revenue Service
Buffalo Jones staff plan dual language program for grade schools
Buffalo Jones teachers, led by Principal Rafaela Solis, pursue a dual language program to boost state test performance and foster bilingual and bicultural awareness. A committee studied models in Albuquerque and elsewhere, secure grants, and will align lessons to English and Spanish instruction while involving parents through meetings and newsletters. The upcoming Friday meeting at Buffalo Jones gym will be conducted in Spanish with lunch and child care provided.
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Buffalo Jones
Rafaela Solis
Solis
Shelly Schwatken
Albuquerque
Garden City
Lupe Granillo
Juana Loya
Ers
New Mexican
Granillo
Buffalo Jones Gymnasium
Taylor Ave
Kansas House debates immigrant tuition repeal and ID rules
The Kansas House discussed a 2004 immigrant tuition law and proposed ID requirements for applicants. Backers argue in state college access for undocumented students, while opponents warn screening costs and discrimination risks. Amendments sought tougher penalties for employers hiring undocumented workers amid a local incident.
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Kinzer
House
Kansas
Tom Moxley
Council Grove
D-Balwin
Holland
Ottawa Herald
Franklin County
Ottawa
Herald
Bush vows veto over Iraq troop withdrawal timetable
President Bush accused Democratic leaders of meddling in Iraq policy as Senate debates a spring 2008 withdrawal timeline. He warned funding would be blocked if the bill includes a date for U S forces to leave, calling such a deadline disastrous. Senate leaders pressed for a funding link to a timetable.
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Treaster
Colorado
Kansas
Tom Holland
Washington
Bush
Congressional Democrats
Senate
Harry Reid
D-Nev
Iraq
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
City candidates push priorities on services and costs
Six commission hopefuls agree funding basics focus on core services and maintenance. They stress safe infrastructure with fire police and streets, prudent spending, staff retention, and selective long term investments to improve appearance and attract residents while balancing tax impacts. Primary results: Harness 1111, Behan 974, Doll 933, Fuller 684, Perkins 682, Cessna 591. Mayfield Bendure Dixon missed.
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Harness
Behan
Commission
Fuller
Doll
Big Pool
Buffalo Dunes
Lee Richardson Zoo
Perkins
Cessna
Marc Mayfield
Tom Bendure
Roy Dixon
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