Bond approved for school district despite earlier defeat
Voters approved the bond issue for a new high school after a prior rejection by more than two to one. Board member Spencer noted improved public information and a responsive committee aided the win. Norstrom, in his second year as SCHS principal, will work with architect Keith Blackburn on detailed floor plans. Construction starts January with modular classrooms funded by the bond.
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Budget fight tests Kansas lawmakers building coalitions
Lawmakers in Kansas seek a path out of a big budget hole with a bipartisan approach. Senate leaders Brungardt and Kerr push a roughly 300 million tax package to boost school funding by 20 per pupil while Democrats demand fairness and flexibility. House leaders emphasize deep cuts and minimal tax hikes as consensus efforts intensify.
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Senate hearing on expanded gambling in Kansas
A Senate Judiciary Committee hearing weighed a bill to legalize slot machines at five pari-mutuel tracks and one at large site with local voter approval. The measure, backed as budget relief, would allocate 26.5 percent to the state, 1 percent for regulatory costs, 0.5 percent for an eight year Statehouse renovation, and 1 percent to cities and counties. Track owners would receive about 66 percent, with a lower share at Camptown. A tribal proposal to merge casinos and relocate to Wyandotte County was also discussed.
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3M recalls Maxair inhaler over sticking mechanism issue
Washington AP reports the recall of Maxair press and breathe inhalers due to a faulty pressure-activated mechanism that may stick and fail to deliver medication. The recall was announced on the FDA's Internet page on Wednesday.
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Fed holds rates at 40-year low amid cautious recovery
The Federal Reserve kept short-term rates at 1.75 percent for the third time this year, citing uncertainties in the economic rebound. The move aims to sustain consumer spending and business investment, with housing and autos benefiting from low financing costs while savers face low returns.
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Iran develops Shahab 4 missile capable of hit on Europe
A senior U.S. official says Iran, aided by Russia and others, is building the Shahab 4 long range missile with initial range about 1,250 miles and potential upgrades to reach Italy Germany Poland the Czech Republic Hungary and Greece. The effort raises concern though officials deem European NATO states unlikely targets.
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