Kansas House approves in state tuition for certain immigrants
The Kansas House passed a bill allowing illegal immigrant graduates who studied at least three years in Kansas high schools to pay in state tuition at public colleges and universities, with an affidavit to pursue citizenship and repay the break if not. The vote sent the measure to Governor Sebelius amid debate on costs and political risk.
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State of
Kansas
Federal Immigration Service
House
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Doug Mays
Neufeld
Regents
Ward Loyd
Garden City
Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Gary Hayzlett
Lakin
Bill Light
Rolla
Ingalls
Larry Powell
Kalve Sta
Kansas House debates gay marriage amendment fallout
Kansas lawmakers debate a proposed constitutional amendment on same sex marriage amid concern a ballot vote could be seen as approving civil unions. Loyd argues current statutes stand and warns a constitutional change may be overturned by the U S Supreme Court, with opinions split on voter outcomes.
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Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
Loyd
U.S
U.S. Supreme Court
Flinchbaugh urges broad tax base for rural Kansas growth
Longtime Kansas State agriculture advisor Barry Flinchbaugh warned Tuesday that western Kansas must diversify beyond farming. He urged a broader tax base and more non agricultural rural development to fund efficient government and attract industry while embracing value added agriculture. He cited Farm Management Association data showing wide profit gaps and urged farmer organization and adaptation as essential to future prosperity.
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K. State
Kansas
Flinchbaugh
Healy
Vance Ehmke
Farm Management Association Data Bank
Holcomb Shuts Down Volunteer Fire Dept to Rebuild
Holcomb voters council disbands the Holcomb volunteer fire department to regroup after years of recruitment struggles. Officials aim to recruit at least 10 volunteers within a 90 day period while Garden City faces similar shortages with only five of 17 positions filled. Community members urge residents to volunteer, noting safety and insurance implications if staffing remains low.
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Lauer
Council
Garden City
Holcomb
Shelton
Steve Detty
Detty
Ron Conway
Conway
Lloyd Dinkel
Dinkel
Dan Linton
Linton
Diana Garcia
State Farm Insurance
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Ribbons & Roses
Fairleigh Corporation
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Brookover
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Ehmke
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Finney County
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Scott County
Compton
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