Day Without Immigrants rallies ripple through economy
Immigrant workers skip work as rallies unfold across the nation. Six of 14 Perdue Farms plants close, Gallo Wines hands out a day off, and Tyson Foods plans plant shutdowns. In Denver El Centro Humanitario closes while labor groups insist the action supports workers’ rights.
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Perdue Farms
Gallo Wines
Sonoma
Calif
Tyson Foods Inc
Denver
el Centro Humanitario
Tim Kaffer
New Orleans
Florida
Midwest
Maria Rodriguez
Florida Immigrant Coalition
Minuteman Civil Defense Corps of
California
U.s.-Mexico
San Diego
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Chuck Saxton
Community fundraiser supports local day care center
The event, backed by the Kansas Community Foundation and Finnup Foundation, raised funds for the CDCC. Palmer emphasized the center operates for all families, not just those who can pay, and staff participation was near universal with 99 percent present. Children and volunteers enjoyed face painting and bean bag toss at the three hour event.
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Ern Kansas Community Foundation
Finnup Foundation
Palmer
CDCC
Melissa Casanova
Holcomb Middle School
Devin Tula
St. Mary Catholic School
Tula
State House backs 401 million schools plan with tax power
The State House endorses a new 401 million schools package with Johnson County moderates backing a provision giving 17 districts authority to raise local taxes for higher housing costs. Decker of Clay Center warned of conferencing with the Senate. Proposals rely on existing state revenues for three years, though projections flag funding issues in year three.
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State House
Johnson County
Moderates
Senate
Decker
R-Clay
Small-town cop embodies versatility and service
In Holcomb and nearby, Officer Cole explains cops often wear many hats from peacemaker to educator and traffic director. He notes faster response due to short distances, praises CPR training, and cites a last year excellence citation for aiding a resident. Cooperation with Garden City and Finney County agencies enhances public service.
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Cole
Holcomb
Garden City
Finney County
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Antonio Villaraigosa
Diego Vazquez
Phoenix
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Ifco Systems
Christopher Cruz
Vague Sacon & Boutique
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St. Catherine Hospital
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American Board of Sleep Medicine
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Garden City, Kansas
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