Utilities expect higher heating costs in Kansas winter
Kansas Gas Service with 630000 customers forecasts about a 6 percent rise in bills from November to May as normal weather returns and natural gas prices climb from lows. Black Hills Energy serves over 600000 in four states and expects gas prices to align with forecasts. Weather outlooks call for cooler conditions and more storms nationally.
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GOP pushes deep cuts in food stamps program
Kansas GOP leaders push a plan to slice $40 billion from SNAP, saying welfare recruitment is wasteful while defenders cite growing need after the recession. Gov Brownback's administration informed Lyons based Rice County group that federal food stamp funds would not be renewed, shocking grantees one day before the grant would take effect.
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Kansas panel to review new school nutrition guidelines
The Kansas State Board of Education will hear a report on proposed federal guidelines for foods sold in schools including vending machines. The draft Smart Snacks in Schools rules, announced by USDA in June, aim to offer healthier options and curb high calorie junk foods. Public comment runs through Oct 28 with final rules tentatively effective July 1, 2014.
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