Residents push against FEMA flood map changes in city lawsuit
City and county officials press their case after FEMA maps would place 1800 plus properties in flood zones. 116 of 119 property owners seek removal, arguing low risk. judge dismissed suit but appeals possible as officials await further agency data. Local leaders warn non adoption risks NFIP eligibility and federal aid.
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Forum Forum Candidates Weigh In At Opera House
McPherson Forum drew Dave Balzer and relatives including Heidi Jantz and Meghan Wasinger along with two of the couple’s children to hear candidates at the 1888 McPherson Opera House. The event, sponsored locally, spotlighted criticism of earmarks as Shadwick and Mann urged reform. Primary is Aug. 8 with general election in November 2010.
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State House Renew Budget Fight Over Tax Increase
Kansas lawmakers pressed for a budget package backed by a sales tax rise from 5.3 to 6.3 percent to fund transportation and Medicaid. Senate plans total over 13 billion dollars, with uncertain passage after a move to add 131 million in federal Medicaid dollars. House Republicans favored deeper cuts and federal funds, arguing tax hikes delay economic recovery.
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Police seek man in possible intentional crash at car lot
Garden City police seek 55yearold Phil Sanderson in connection with a Tuesday incident at Tim and Jerris Auto Sales where a white Buick Lesabre rammed two parked cars. The driver was injured and Sanderson is sought for questioning after allegedly taking control of the vehicle during a domestic dispute. Authorities describe him as white, 5 feet 8 inches, 165 pounds, balding with blue eyes. Call Crime Stoppers at 2757807 or police at 2761300 with tips.
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Garden City to raise municipal court fees
Garden City officials plan a June 1 increase in several court service charges to boost annual revenue by about 98 thousand dollars. Warrant processing, diversion, FastTrac, probation and driver license reinstatement see higher fees, with total court earnings projected near 251,605 dollars for 2011.
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Arizona cities move to sue over immigration law
The Tucson and Flagstaff city councils approved legal challenges to Arizona's immigration law arguing enforcement costs and tourism harm. Flagstaff backed the suit as an unfunded mandate to enforce federal duties, with a large Tuesday night turnout.
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