Low pay drains Kansas public defenders amid caseload strain
Five lawyers cover twelve counties including Finney Kearny Hamilton Greeley Wichita Scott Haskell Grant Stevens and Stanton amid rising indigent defense costs. Judges Richardson and Vieux reject another request for higher pay while private lawyers refuse many cases over $50 an hour. State Senate facing budget limits, lawmakers urged phased raises over five years to retain attorneys and ensure competent defense.
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Richardson
Richard
Dodge City
Larry Daniels
State Board of Indigent Defense Services
Daniels
Scalia
Dave Kerr
R-Hutchinson
County road plan faces input before 54 million upgrade
Miller outlined a four lane expressway proposal seeking multiple interchanges along U S 83 and Big Lowe Road with a 54 million cost in 2007 dollars. County officials weigh funding 25 percent local match and possible sales tax hike while noting future access questions and long term travel benefits.
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Irv Stephens
U.S. Highway 83
Big Lowe Road
Stephens
Larry Thompson
KDOT
Iron Horse
Ibp Road
Thompson
Miller
Alan Fankhauser
Fankhauser
Garden City
Finney County
Kansas
Teachers seek larger raises as USD 457 eyes contract path
USD 457 teachers push for more pay while the district considers a proposed raise structure of 460 to 910 dollars for salary schedule teachers plus a 300 dollar across the board increase. Fact-finding may follow as the district and GCEA hash out a path, with last similar process in 1988. Abe Hubert Middle School staff tout PRIDE and tech use as they celebrate 40 years, highlighting Pride shirt days and word walls with PassPlan math testing tools.
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USD
Kathleen Whitley
Gail Dunford
Dunford
GCEA
JoAnn Mangan
District
Whitley
Abe Hubert Middle School
Juanita Jameson
Abe Hubert
Esquivel family pushes for soccer field naming
Juanita Esquivel and family seek to honor Martin Esquivel by naming a Garden City soccer field after him. Board members back dedicating the field to a player with a soccer background, noting the strong support from 1,200 signatures collected at local venues.
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Page al
Esquivel Vigil
Lee Clanton
Clanton
Daryl Rindt
Rindt
McDonald's
Tyson Fresh Meats
Garden City Community College
Martin
Esquivel
Juanita Esquivel
Martin Esquivel
Martin Jr
David
Johnny
Garden City
Manuela Esquivel
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Tamgrence
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Porter
Ma & Walnut
Russell Child Development Center
Russell Hildevelopment Center
Ballinger
Western Kansas
Imun‘ty Foundation
Ward's Pet & Garden Center
N. Tayior
Nawy
7Th Street
CIT Insurance, Inc
Fleming Garden City
Etters
Santa
North Pole
P.O
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