Governor hopefuls press education spending in Kansas forum
Overland Park Kansas forum focused on school funding as Democrat Kathleen Sebelius and Republican Tim Shallenburger clashed over the education formula. Sebelius faulted Shallenburger for not fixing the formula while House speaker. he touted increased district funding but fewer per pupil dollars and pledged to rewrite the formula. Both argued spending cuts and tax policy, with Shallenburger urging line by line reviews and Sebelius promising a comprehensive review.
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Sebelius apologizes for remark about Sept 11 roads
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Sebelius apologized for saying driving on Missouri roads was more terrifying than the World Trade Center attacks. She took responsibility for an insensitive remark after it upset the father of a Pentagon attack victim. Sebelius defended keeping Kansas transportation funding, noting her own Ohio-to-Kansas drive during airport closures.
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Mystery Pilot Missing After Leaving Airport Area
Civil Air Patrol leads a multi state search for a missing pilot of a Piper Supercub south and west of Garden City. Weather delays prevent takeoffs until Friday. The locator transmitter is active if the plane crashes. no signal found. Search covers three states from Goodland to Baton Rouge with hundreds of airports checked.
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Finney County
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Fletcher's Quarter Horses Shine at Prairie Meet Grand Prairie Show
Lakin rancher Fletcher, owner of 14 quarter horses, reports earnings from two-year-olds Cartels Collection and Classified As Dash. Cartels Collection placed third in the $65,780 American Airlines Central Challenge G3 at Prairie Meadows, while Classified As Dash won in Winnipeg on Aug 25. Fletcher discusses names, costs, partnerships, and a path from Gateway Downs to Grand Prairie MBNA events, aiming for profitability and future foals.
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Wind energy in Kansas spurs regional cooperation and new jobs
Gray County hosts Kansas only wind farm as Florida Power and Light builds 170 towers. The project brings $305,000-a-year in in lieu of taxes, 11 local hires, and landowners leasing at $2,000 per tower. Tourism towns see wind farm visitors boosting shops, eateries, and overnight stays. Federal support and regional planning are urged to expand transmission and integrate wind into grids.
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Public Works Department
Florida Power and Light
FPL
Hogan
Andy Stanton
Dodge City
Stanton
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D-Osborne
Steve Palomo
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Wind Powering America Project
Denver
America
Counties seek Spanish speakers in upcoming election
The article notes 30 states require Spanish services in some counties as Kansas expands such accommodations. It states the registration deadline is Oct. 21 and forms are printed in Spanish and English. Brown’s office stays open late on Oct. 17 18 and 21 for registrations. Advance voting starts Oct. 16 with Spanish speaking county staff available to assist during early voting.
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