Local food banks seek aid as donations shrink
United Methodist Church and Finney County Young Professionals join UMMAM to fill pantries in Dodge City Liberal and Ulysses. FCYP challenges local groups to race to stock the pantry before winter and the holidays. EFSP funds remain elusive, forcing more people to choose between groceries and heat.
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Finney County
Diana Machotka
UMMAM
FCYP
Machotka
Dodge City
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Ulysses
Machetka
EFSP
United States
Congress
U.S
Kansas KPERS debate shifts toward defined contribution plan
Five legislators serve on a 13 member study commission with Brownback appointing five. Brownback argues the current defined benefit system cannot be sustained and advocates moving to a 401(k) style defined contribution plan for future hires. Public employee groups say KPERS funding shortfalls persist and plan changes would alter benefits for new hires. The state's pension contributions rise by about 15 million annually through 2017, with changes set to begin in 2014. The long term funding gap grew by 8 percent in a July report, rising to 7.7 billion prior to the new pension law.
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Brownback
Associated Press
KPERS
Holcomb to review citywide employee evaluations
Holcomb officials plan annual employee participation in new evaluations. Mayor Newman emphasizes defining sexual harassment, liabilities, strategies and policies to raise awareness. Closed sessions lasted 10 minutes on property acquisition and 20 minutes on non elected personnel with no action. Council next meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at 200 N. Lynch St. open to the public.
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Holcomb
Newman
N. Lynch St
Confusion rises over Alabama immigration law enforcement
Alabama officials grapple with a federal court pause on parts of the new immigration act while other sections take effect. Judges warn of inconsistent enforcement across 450 trial courts, with roadblocks, translator questions, and varied court handling in cities like Decatur Jemison and Hoover as prosecutors seek statewide training.
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Jemison
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Randy Hillman
Hillman
Susan Fuqua
Montgomery
Fuqua
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U.S
Sharon Blackburn
Justice Department
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U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Hoover
Circuit Court of Appeals
Kansas State expands two-plus-two partnerships with area colleges
Kansas State University expands access with two-plus-two programs linking Garden City Community College and other area colleges. Students can earn an associate degree locally and complete a distance based bachelor’s degree through K State, with several programs hosted at the KSU Salina and Manhattan campuses and partner colleges.
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Manhattan
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Jennifer Pfortmiller
Salina
Butler County Community College
el Dorado
Allen County Community College
Iola
Barton County Community College
Great Bend
Herbert Swender
The
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Maes
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