City panel deadlocks on smoking ban amid local reforms
The Garden City commission stalled after debate over a local smoking ban affecting fraternal groups and hotel rooms. Officials discussed aligning with state law, exempting some venues, and potential options. Other votes approved rezoning for a car wash, a remodel for Tommy's Tobacco to conform, Tractor Supply Co. expansion, annexation, and an Eagle Scout sculpture project with a $5,000 city allocation. The next meeting is set for Sept. 21.
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Garden City energy project spurs immediate expansion plan
Garden City officials support Conestoga Energy Partners plan to expand Bonanza operations by diverting 150000 metric tons of CO2 annually to Stewart oil field via an underground pipeline. The project includes sharing a railroad spur, with county control if the spur is unused, and aims to begin immediately and finish by early next year.
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Salmonella case fallout fades as Parnell returns to peanut work
Stewart Parnell, former president of Peanut Corp of America, returns as a consultant to peanut firms while a long-running federal criminal probe remains unresolved. He previously directed employees to release peanuts after positive tests. Victims’ families urge accountability as insurers settle for about 12 million dollars. FDA and DOJ have not commented.
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Kansas Officials Prep For Early Flu Season
Kansas health leaders say flu vaccines are being distributed weeks earlier than usual and supplies should remain ample as more Americans are urged to get shots. Eberhart-Phillips notes last year’s pandemic year was unique and suggests watching the Southern Hemisphere for clues. In New Zealand, some areas with low 2009 flu activity now see more cases this year.
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Education association to study Kansas school funding
The Kansas Association of School Boards forms a finance committee with officials from districts of various sizes and regions to study school funding. Tallman notes reaching consensus will be hard as financing issues are divisive, but a shared ground is seen as essential for progress.
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