Sherrer: Budget woes blamed on economy not wasteful spending
Lt. Gov. Gary Sherrer told Ottawa Kiwanis the $426 million 2003 deficit reflects a slowing national economy, not rampant waste. He defended past tax cuts, urged balanced cuts with new revenue, and urged focus on real economy factors like tourism and industrial growth. Ezra Sykes.
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Kansas
Gary Sherrer
Ottawa Kiwanis Club
Herald St
Sherrer
Topeka
FAA
Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
Flint Hills
Ezra Sykes
Esykes
Otiawaherald.com
AC School Board sets May election for bond issue
The Anderson County Board of Education voted 5-1 Thursday to hold a May 7 bond election seeking about 15.2 million dollars for districtwide facilities revamp. The board set a maximum of 16 million and asked state approval, with a 46 million district assessed valuation limiting non approval to about 6.5 million without state consent. One member dissented, calling the plan too large and expensive.
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AC School Board
Anderson County
Myers
Kansas State Board of Education
Norman Elliss
Wellsville council to study police budget cuts again
Wellsville City Council plans another study session to weigh trimming the police budget and staffing. Mayor Jeff Courter cited potential “fluff” in spending and ongoing overtime concerns after the department expanded from four to five officers. Council member Jack Ryburn urged caution before dissolving the force, noting residents’ wishes for budget reduction.
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Wellsville Police
Laura Potter
Herald
Wellsville
Jeff Courter
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Courter
Jack Ryburn
Randy Hinderliter
Ottawaherald.com
Lawmaker criticizes vote on small school consolidation plan
Hartis News Service reports Topeka House Education Chair Ralph Tanner laments Thursday’s 56-66 defeat of a bill to aid tiny districts in consolidation. Rep. Reardon argues funding should not come from education, while supporters say grants plus a five year funding incentive could unify small communities amid shrinking enrollments.
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Hartis News Service
Topeka
House
Ralph Tanner
Baldwin Republican
Tanner
Bill Reardon
Kansas City
Bill Mason
el Dorado
Reardon
State Board of Education
Marti Crow
D-Leavenworth
Crow
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