Finney's 1990 Kansas governorship under scrutiny
Kansas Governor Joan Finney faces criticism over recent appointments and a high profile personnel controversy. She fired a commerce secretary who hired a convicted child molester, and the hunter safety certificate scandal drew criminal charges against a parks official. Supporters cite her role in a $293 million property tax relief package and her unpredictable leadership.
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Plan would close extension office in Manhattan
Kansas State Cooperative Extension Service officials questioned Walter Woods plan to eliminate the Manhattan regional office serving 22 counties. Directors discussed consolidating into four regions with HQs in Colby Garden City Chanute and Hutchinson.
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