Tri cities coalition frames issues for 2013 Kansas session
Tri city leaders and lobbyists outlined key issues for the 2013 Kansas Legislature including school funding, tax reforms, and the state smoking ban. They warned of a high turnover with 47 new lawmakers and discussed local control debates on taxing and spending. Amtrak rail service and federal funding were highlighted as priorities for the region.
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Abe Hubert Ceremony Dedicates Garfield Center for 3 to 5 year olds
School officials celebrate Garfield Elementary’s remodeling into a centralized early childhood center housing over 600 students. USD 457 and Garden City Area Chamber members toured the new facility as plans include repainting the gym, adding graphics, and hiring 13 new teachers to support Abe Hubert Elementary with about 350 students.
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Obama rallies Democrats amid economic crisis and hopeful pledge
President Obama spoke at the Democratic convention urging Americans to move forward from the 2008 crisis, citing 8.3 percent unemployment and comparing the challenge to FDR. He warned reform cannot rely on more Washington dictates and emphasized a plan to create jobs and expand opportunity. Gabrielle Giffords and Osama bin Laden imagery electrified the arena as crowds anticipated a broad talking point on national recovery and the November election.
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Kansas summit addresses obesity strategy and costs
Dietz cites a rising U S obesity rate with 34 percent obesity nationally, noting self reported CDC figures. Kansas spends about 1.3 billion dollars annually on obesity related health care. He urges multiple strategies across settings to curb the epidemic and compares momentum to early 20th century anti smoking shifts. Brownback highlights expanding outdoor recreation to help residents adopt healthier lifestyles.
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