Mad cow case rattles markets in Kansas and Canada
The first confirmed mad cow case in Canada on Tuesday rattled livestock markets while regulators and beef groups reassured U.S. consumers about food safety. Kansas officials including George Teagarden of the Animal Health Commission stressed confidence in the U.S. beef supply, noting firewalls and strong safeguards.
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Canada reports first mad cow disease case since 1989
Canadian officials reported on Tuesday the nation's first BSE case since 1989. U S health authorities immediately banned imports of cattle beef beef based products and animal feed as a precautionary measure.
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Cattlemen see isolated Canada mad cow case
Cattlemen differ on impact after USDA halts all cattle beef sheep and goat trade with Canada. Kansas Livestock Association leader Larry Jones says the Canada case appears isolated and trading resumed, while market uncertainty persists. Authorities reassure beef safety and consumer confidence remains a focus.
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Mary Street overpass project on target for August completion
The Kansas Department of Transportation started the 6.5 million overpass on Mary Street as part of an 8 million widening project to four lanes under U.S. 50/83. Lincoln based Dobson Brothers Construction builds the overpass aimed at safer turning movements and preserving the bypass highway integrity. City officials note the project, though not desired by the city, advances safety and traffic flow as the intersection grows busier. See Project. Page A5
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Rural schools future in question at Stanton County hearing
About 170 people attended a public hearing at Stanton County High School in Johnson City to discuss the future of Manter and Big Bow schools amid declining enrollments and state budget constraints. Superintendent Lee Leiker said districts must plan to avoid panic decisions as budget cuts loom.
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Sebelius signs bills to balance Kansas budget
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed the final piece of a plan to balance the 10.2 billion dollar upcoming fiscal year budget. The bill allows either delaying property tax refunds or shifting up to 49.5 million dollars in refunds. The decision on the property tax timing would be due by September 30.
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Kansas Legislature Delays School Aid Payments Plan
Kansas lawmakers consider delaying 213 million dollars in school aid payments from June 15 to July 1 to cover a 254 million dollar revenue shortfall. Budget officials say the move would leave about 150 million in bank on June 30, 2004, and 25 million in tax refunds delayed. Sebelius aims to avoid delaying refunds, with decisions due by August 1 at the earliest.
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