Legislators hear from area officials at Southwest Kansas dinner
Representatives from area Chambers hosted a dinner and discussed issues such as drug testing, Medicaid expansion, and the 2016 election climate. Lawmakers noted western Kansas challenges, the need for dialogue with eastern colleagues, and the importance of representing small towns and schools. They urged constituents to stay engaged as they balance local needs with state business.
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Jennings
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State Senate
Topeka
Salvation Army gears up for Christmas season needs gifts and volunteers
Salvation Army in Garden City urges holiday assistance applications on specific days with in person requirements. Applicants must show IDs, Social Security info, proof of dependents and income, plus current bills. A Fill-the-Truck event at Walmart runs Dec 4 5 to collect toys, followed by Toy Shop distribution Dec 16 18. Red Kettle campaign runs Nov 14 through Christmas with a $60 000 goal. Volunteer calls to Lt Jeff Curran at (620) 276 4027.
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Salvation Army
Walmart
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Garden City
Jeff Curran
Western Kansas districts seek funding reel from oil revenue drop
The State Finance Council weighs remaining K-12 aid from a special fund funded by a 0.4 percent deduction of general state aid. Seventeen of 23 districts with pending requests cite low oil and gas prices and falling property valuations, with Lakin USD 363 seeking $570,000 after a 24 percent valuation drop and a court ruling on tax assessments. If leftovers stay, they move to next year's budget and may lower future tax bills. Some districts were promised advance notice, while others consider waiting until November for additional funds.
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State Finance Council
KSDE
Eileen Hawley
Shawn) Sullivan
Low Sullivan
Topeka
Kansas
Senate
Kansas State Department of Education
Lakin and
Holcomb Usd
Education Department
Ward
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