County uneasy over four lane highway plan in Finney County
Finney County commissioners questioned the U S 50 expansion plan to four lanes from the U S 83 intersection to IBP Road arguing it may not be the best use of public funds. The plan costs about 54 million with 3.83 million local share and requires voter approval of tax measures if cities join. Construction could start 2007 with completion in 2008 or 2009 pending final decisions.
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Ritchel
Alan Fankhauser
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Cials
VFW
Garden City
Holcomb
Jerry Davis
Garfield eyed as central site for USD 457 early childhood program
Garfield Elementary could become the central location for USC 457 early childhood services for ages three to five with developmental delays, a plan discussed by Superintendent Jim Lentz and Special Education Director Karen Johnson. Garfield’s strong enrollment of nonbound students and central location support the idea, with future expansion potential noted.
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Lentz
Sebelius hints at Kansas sales tax repeal in 2004
Gov Kathleen Sebelius says Kansas retail groups may see repeal of the new sales tax law in 2004 if cost benefit analysis favors it. She notes Kansas loses an estimated 71 to 151 million annually from uncollected taxes and urges merchants to collect and remit taxes as before during the grace period.
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Clathe
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
Sebelius
City plan raises concerns over annexation near Scott City
Scott City residents raise questions as city considers annexing 244 acres of county land plus city airport and sewage lagoons. Charles Brobst recalls his 10 acre hobby farm, noting the land’s past appeal and his family’s 4H plans. The council, in information gathering stage, faces months of process ahead as residents voice worry.
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Charles Brobst
Brobst
Scott County
Scott
Steve Schmitt
Alaska Rural Teachers Fall Short On Qualifications
Alaska rural districts have many teachers who instruct multiple subjects while federal rules require a highly qualified status. Only 16 percent of Alaska classes are taught by teachers meeting the standard, the nation’s lowest percentage. By 2005-06, all core class teachers must be highly qualified nationwide.
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Alaska
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