Federal Home Loan Banks fund $669 million for affordable housing
The Affordable Housing Program backs over 193 projects across 37 states with more than 13,700 units, aided by $47.2 million in funds. In Kansas, Sa-Railroad Savings Wichita, Interstate Federal Kansas City, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Capitol Federal Topeka partner to provide elderly housing, rehabilitation, and down payment assistance for low and moderate income buyers.
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Jack Kemp
Housing and Urban Development
Federal Housing Finance Board
Federal Home Loan Bank
Affordable Housing
Kan- 3
Railroad Savings
Wichita
Mennonite Housing Rehabilitation Services Inc
Interstate Federal
Kansas
State BOE Hikes Aid To Local Districts
The State Board of Education proposed a budget increasing state aid to local districts by 68.8 million dollars. Board members stress reducing property taxes and maintaining quality education, with a plan sent to Gov. Hayden for his input before legislative consideration. The board criticizes past funding levels and calls for a reform of the per pupil funding formula, with a fall special committee to study the issue ahead of January legislative convening.
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Topeka
Kan
State Board of Education
Connie Hubbell
Hubbell
Mike Hayden
Paul Adams
Osage City
Fans remember the King at Elvis grave vigil
About 5000 Elvis fans from around the world laid long stemmed red roses on Elvis Presley’s grave in a candlelight vigil marking the 13th anniversary of his death. A memorial service was held at Memphis State University. Presley bought Graceland in 1957 for 100000 dollars and died in 1977 at age 42.
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Memphis
Tenn
Elvis Presley
Grace Caputo
Elvis
Adelaide
Australia
Presley
Memphis State University
Bettie Dodd
Elvis Country Fan Club
Austin
Texas
Graceland
AG Opponent Attacks Plan On Trooper Pairs
Democrat challenger to Kansas Attorney General Bob Stephan criticizes his proposal to deploy two troopers per car, labeling it impractical while noting recent patrol killings. Former Highway Patrol superintendent Bert Cantwell questions feasibility given budget constraints and warns of political use of tragedy. Stephan argues highways see more danger from criminals and drugs, urging a study to target dangerous stretches.
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Topeka, Kan
Bob Stephan
Stephan
Kansas
Bert Cantwell
Wisconsin ticket wins 21 million jackpot
The single ticket matching all six Latin America numbers won the $21 million jackpot. The winner was purchased in Wisconsin, with the winner’s name and sale location to be released later. the grand prize amount to be confirmed Thursday. Additional prizes: 188 tickets matched five numbers for $866, and 10,479 matched four for $36.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sue Bilstad
Wisconsin
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