Big-name firms join colleges to train student workers
The Obama administration unveils Skills for America's Future a national effort pairing two year public colleges with major employers like McDonald’s and The Gap to boost job readiness during the recovery. Community colleges, cash strapped and overloaded, hope for a broader impact beyond pilot programs, with voices from scholars and a sample entrepreneur noting gains from a LaGuardia pilot funded by Goldman Sachs.
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County officials push nuisance policy reforms
County commissioners on Monday approved amendments to nuisance rules to streamline investigations of abandoned properties junk vehicles and overgrown lots. They eliminated the written complaint requirement for code inspections and cut violation response time from 30 to 10 days hoping to boost compliance. Commissioner Don Doll urged seriousness to improve voluntary adherence as residents and officials discussed dilapidated structures and weeds.
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GOP hopefuls vow to fight health care law
TOPEKA AP The Republican candidates for two Kansas top offices pledged to fight federal health care reforms including possible litigation. Sen Sam Brownback running for governor and Derek Schmidt for attorney general said repeal depends on court ruling. Democrat Steve Six chose not to sue, citing litigation costs and potential savings for Kansas.
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Nutritional overhaul planned at Finney County day care
Nita Shelden, executive director of Community Day Care Center Inc., unveils an 18 agency United Way funded plan to replace canned items with fresh fruits vegetables and homemade meals. The center serves 2 weeks to pre kindergarten children since 1969 with weekly rates of 120 dollars for under 3s and 110 dollars for 3 and 4 year olds.
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Garden City Community College
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Weather Forecast Tonight And Wednesday
Tonight clear skies with a low of 48. Wednesday mostly sunny with a high of 86 and a low of 49. Details on page Ag.
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