Town hall recalls discussed for mayor and council
Community Building meeting outlines recall plan to collect signatures within 90 days and trigger a potential ballot vote. Reasons include water shortages, street repairs staffing, financial strains on water sanitation and sewer funds, and ongoing personnel turnover.
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Senator Huelskamp blocks EPA climate rules amendment
Senator Huelskamp drew GOP and Dem scrutiny with an amendment to block state spending on any rulemaking under the Clean Air Act’s greenhouse gas provisions for fiscal year 2011. The measure passed 34 to 6 in the Senate, with Barnett voting yes, aiming to curb what he calls administration overreach.
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Garfield to Open Early Childhood Center in 2012
Garfield Elementary will become Garfield Early Childhood Center in 2012 after a November 2008 vote backed a 97.5 million facilities upgrade. The plan adds a new high school, reconfigures Abe Hubert Middle, and moves New Outlook Academy, with Willis Pracht remaining principal and Dr. Rick Atha outlining leadership for the new early childhood portion. Nine special education early childhood classrooms are planned for August.
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Kansas grain elevator deaths spark OSHA safety push
OSHA records show grain elevator work is the second most dangerous in Kansas with 60 deaths since 1980. A DeBruce explosion led to a $650,000 fine, the second largest in state history, as investigators cited dust buildup and poor maintenance.
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