Fate of school finance plan in doubt
The $66 million no new taxes school finance plan faced continued delays as the Senate postponed debate and then gave up for the night. House and Senate negotiators weighed options should the measure fail while Gov Sebelius voiced opposition. House members previously rejected a larger reserves plan, and leaders debated whether to extend the 2004 session to push a closer proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Senate
Dwayne Umbarger
Umbarger
House-Senate
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
House
Doug Mays
Mays
R-Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Associated Press
Clay Aurand
Courtland
Living history group writes memories at Finney Center
Women in the Life History Writing Group met at the Senior Center of Finney County library to share personal life memories collected in binders and envelopes. The informal, leaderless sessions draw 5 or 6 members aged 70s to 70s who laugh and reflect on aging and recall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Baker
Carolyn Davis
Edna Birmingham
Phyllis Turrentine
Lilia Shearmire
Finney County
Baker
Prayer for leaders focus of day in Scott City
In Scott City a National Day of Prayer event at First Baptist Church shifted from planned guest Rep. Gary Hayzlett to prayers for him and all Kansas legislators. The main task cited is school finance as officials in Topeka wrestle with the bill. Rev. Lynne Smith urged wisdom for lawmakers and cited historical use of prayer in national moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scou City
Gary Hayziett
R-Lakin
First Baptist Church
Hayzlett
Topeka
Lynne Smith
Scott City
Smith
GCCC trustees seek replacement for departing member
Garden City Community College trustees will fill a vacancy left by Mark Eisenbarth who leaves as wastewater supervisor to become deputy director of public works in Mohegon County Michigan. His term ends June 30, 2007, with Finney County residents eligible to fill the remaining three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City Community College Board of Trustees
Mark Eisenbarth
Garden City Wastewater Department
Mohegon County
Mich
Eisenbarth
Finney County
Trustees
William Clifford
GCCC
Steve Quakenbush
Garden City
Terri Worf
Tuition bill draws mixed reactions in Kansas
Gov Kathleen Sebelius praised the Legislature for approving an in state tuition bill for illegal immigrants, allowing Kansas high school graduates who lack legal status to pay in state rates. Fort Hays State University President Ed Hammond hopes more undocumented students can attend. Eligibility requires three years at a Kansas high school, admission standards, and an affidavit to pursue legal status, with a broader push for student access and economic contribution.
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Sage
Sebelius
Kansas
Fort Hays State University
Ed Hammond
Hammond
FHSU
Ition
Kansas Board of Regents
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