County clears way for $67.2 million retail center
Finney County commissioners agreed not to block a planned 67.2 million shopping center on 61 acres near Schulman Avenue and Sam's Club, anchored by a Menards store. They heard support and opposition from business owners and residents, and did not block the city’s tax increment financing plan, noting mixed feelings but overall potential county benefit.
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Schulman Avenue
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Dave Jones
Busi
Talks Continue On Proposed 14B Kansas Budget
Kansas lawmakers press on toward finalizing the 2013 state budget with budgets totaling about 14 billion for the fiscal year starting July 1. negotiators hedge on funding for public schools and social services while resolving how to cover 24.6 million for current school funding and debating a new tax cut plan to replace the prior year.
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Senate
Sedgwick
Kansas Department of Transportation
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Lawmakers press to cut taxes in Kansas debate
Kansas lawmakers resumed work on tax relief proposals seeking an alternative to aggressive income tax cuts approved earlier. Negotiators from both chambers held private talks with no schedule set for resuming meetings. Governor Brownback backs the plan but urges continued revision while concerns grow about education funding and future spending. The session reached day 98.
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Wichita
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County Needing Vote On Allowing Aerial Fireworks This July
Finney County commissioners indicate a possible trial policy to permit local vendors to sell aerial fireworks this summer. The drought ban on sale and discharge remains in force countywide, but debate centers on economic impact and neighbor county competition. Deb Mader urged approval, noting revenue losses from out of town purchases and a long ban history. Fire Chief Allen Shelton expressed tempered hope pending city decisions. See Sale, Page A5.
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Garden City
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Weather Outlook Warm With Sunshine Across Local Area
Today will be warmer and sunny reaching 86 with a low of 53. Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions with a high of 85 and a low of 55. Details continue on page A8.
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