Kansas House approves three year school finance package
The Kansas House passed a 66 54 vote approving a three year 541 million package to fund schools sending it to the Senate. Supporters cite phased aid increases and 75 million for teacher pensions while critics warn of long term costs and potential budget pressure by 2008. The plan awaits Supreme Court review after Sebelius signs it.
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Larry Powell
R-Kalvesta
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Kansas
House
Sebelius
Kansas Supreme Court
Topeka
Senate
Gary Hayzlett
Keefover
Statehouse
John Wratil
R-Leawood
Supreme Court
City realigns codes raise fees for 1,100 sq ft home
The commission approved higher permit fees raising an average 1,100 square foot home to 475 from 308, shifting more electricity costs to homeowners while Sunflower Electric power costs spiked. City officials announced staffing changes, a larger Sunflower bill, and a 2007 budget planning schedule with a public hearing set for August.
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Kentner
Halloran
Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Sunflower
Holcomb
Joel Mahnken
Mahnken
Great Bend gears up for weekend's 31 Show
Great Bend readies for the 31 Show with 15 tents damaged by Sunday wind. Exhibitors reset booths and farm displays as Finney County studies show last year’s event boosted the area by 18.2 million dollars. The three day event includes Cowboy Concert with Rex Allen Jr and Johnny Western, rodeo performances, and a grand exhibit of antique equipment.
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Siebert
Expo
Finney County
Great Bend
Estes
Mid America Ag
Rex Allen Jr
Johnny Western
Great Bend City
Kansas the Cattlemen’s Association
Territorial Magazine
Max Estes
Fred Stewart
National Guard
Expo Rodeo
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Finnup Scout Park
Mesa
Bob Halloran
Fire Department
Garden City
Golden Plains Credit Union
E. Kansas Ave
Gpcu.org
Line of Credit Nqua
Gctelegram.com
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Dodge City
SouthWest
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Burris
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Katee
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