Projected Kansas deficit grows to 310 million
AP reports the current Kansas budget deficit has risen to 310 million dollars due to unanticipated social services and public school costs. Gov Graves trimmed 41 million in spending. tax increases of 252 million are included. Additional school aid amounts and higher pension costs push the gap, with social service costs rising by 21 million.
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Topeka
Bill Graves
Kansas
Sebelius
Graves
Ernct
John Moore
Cash flow crunch hits farmers amid rising debt and tax concerns
Farmers face a sharp cash-flow squeeze with smaller December and January government payments. Dawson notes debt and lack of government aid worsen strain, prompting advice to adjust farm activity by year end. Some producers struggle with credit card borrowing as yields vary by water and wells. Clark Johnston credits Farm Management for records and taxes. experts urge reviewing profitability.
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Dawson
Clark Johnston
Lane County
The
Association
Johnston
Davis
WORKs program aids farmers in transition to nonfarm work
Kansas farmers facing burdens from poor harvests and low prices can seek help through WORKs, a Department of Labor program run with Kansas Legal Services and DHS support. It offers job placement, training, and financial help for on the job training, tuition, and transportation. The deadline is December 31, 2002, with 150 participants currently aided statewide. Contact Wagner at 272-5919 to apply.
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Wagner
Department of Labor
Kansas Legal Services Inc
Kansas Department of Human Resources
Works
Wayne White
Kansas Legal Services
Topeka
White
Kansas
Sebelius to lead statewide government review teams
Governor Sebelius will form volunteer teams to examine state government with independent, creative recommendations. Lt. Gov. John Moore heads economic development, Howard Fricke runs general government, and Sen. David Adkins leads public safety. Hearings may occur, some discussions to stay closed for independence.
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Sebelius
Cessna Aircraft Co
Howard Fricke
Security Benefit Group
Financial Services Company
David Adkins
R. Leawood
Kansas Youth Authority
Phill Kline
Kansas
Suspects tied to multi-felonies. warrants issued
Police name Giang Nguyen Ngan Pham and Nam Nguyen as suspects in a case linked to IBP and National Beef Packing Co. in Liberal with arrests warrants for felony murder kidnapping aggravated robbery burglary and conspiracy. All three held on one million dollar bonds pending actions.
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Ann Nguyen
Giang and
Nam Nguyen
IBP
Holcomb
National Beef Packing Co
Liberal
Giang Nguyen
Ngan Pham
Pham
Ter
Sedgwick
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Winter Home Sealing Tips From Local Expert
The expert notes worn rubber seals at doors and windows cause drafts and heat loss. Replacing door weather stripping costs 3 to 10 dollars while seals around openings deserve inspection. A storm door and window checks, plus a 72 hour self‑sufficiency plan with water food and lighting, are advised.
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Schult
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