Credit rating agencies eye school funding debate
In Topeka the Kansas Legislature funding fight for K-12 schools prompts rating agencies to watch. Gardner Edgerton’s debt rating fell from AA to A due to dwindling cash reserves amid state aid delays, potentially raising borrowing costs for new schools. Districts vary. officials cite cash cushions and SB 411 use. Senate and House clash over funding levels and conditions for raises.
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Jobn Vratil
Leawood
O'Neal
Ratil
Smaardyk
Johnson County
Gardner
Milan
Bill Gilhaus
Gulhaus
Mike Rieger
Garner and
Edgerton
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Cinco de Mayo Celebrations Quietly Move to Sunday Event
Diana Andrade explains the Cinco de Mayo market and restaurant celebration shifted to Sunday to accommodate families and local shoppers. Despite weather, bands San Lagomero Zagas and Petro Salvaje provided entertainment as market expansion plans proceed with a new entrance and larger space for groceries and dining.
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Petro Salvaje
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Lyn Wanless
Brittany Wanless
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Wells
Kansas Tax Plan Faces Doubt Over Revenue Forecasts
Kansas lawmakers and Gov. Brownback differ over tax cut projections as they push to reduce individual and business taxes. The stalled discussion centers on whether forecasted economic growth will offset lost revenue, with experts noting uncertainty in six year projections and potential impacts on schools and services. The plan would cut income taxes, exempt many businesses, and lower the sales tax, aiming for relief but risking future budget strain.
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Braumback
Bill Graves
Kathleen Sebelius
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Alfhals
Optometrist Turned Night Sky Photographer Captures Kansas Wonders
Ackerman, a Garden City optometrist, blends landscape with sky shots using long exposures. His work includes aurora glimpses near Garden City in 2011, storm fronts near Monument Rocks, and a lightning image aired on The Weather Channel. His prints appear in the Kansas Optometric Journal and charity auctions.
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Oakley
Scott City
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Liberal Sampler Festival Spotlighting Kansas Attractions
Festival promoter Sally Puller notes Liberal hosts a Sampler Festival to showcase Kansas sites like Lee Richardson Zoo and Beef Empire Days. Attendees view historical skits from Dust Bowl era figures and learn state history, agriculture and pride while eastern visitors sample western Kansas.
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Sally Puller
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Fuller
Nolan Sump
Blue Rapids
Frank Emerson
Morton County
Sump
Counby
Renea Beaver
Nearby
Plains
Jade
Sandra O'Toole
Toale
California
O'Toole
LaPlant
Fly Mul stance Ce Home Offce Wisconsin Event Notice
Community mail event scheduled in Micdeon Wisconsin on the eighth month thirty day eighty seven is a monthly Saturday gathering from nine twelve. Location listed as American Fly Mul stance Ce Home Office with a fee of 8755 dollars. Tabulated yards and tabsunes noted.
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