Regulation Roadblock Leaves Jobs For Envision Unfilled
Kansas companies Envision and Center Industries, both in Wichita, struggle to fill openings for people with disabilities because a federal rule requires referrals only to workplaces where disabled and able bodied workers are co employed. Center Industries has appealed the ruling, urging a change to lift the restriction.
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Envision and
Center Industries
Wichita
U.S. Department of Education
Envision
Center
Kansas
Kansas Officials Contact Directory Excerpt
A listing of political figures in Kansas with office addresses in Topeka. It includes U.S. Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, U.S. Representative Jim Ryun, Governor Kathleen Sebelius, and state legislators Derek Schmidt Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse Stanley Dreher. Each entry provides office locations and phone numbers.
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George Bush
White House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Senate
Roberts
Sam Brownback
Crownback
Jim Ryun
Rayburn
State
Robert Tyson
State Capitol
Topeka
Tyson
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Tom Holland
Holland
House
Bill Feuerborn
Feuerborn
Joe
City Pleads the Fifth on Airport Critics in Ottawa
A Ottawa resident accuses city officials of dodging questions at a Monday meeting about airport concerns and T-hangar costs. The letter cites past mayoral actions, declined on-air interviews, and questions city management's handling of the fixed-base operator LeMaster and airport upkeep.
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Ottawa
Ottawa Herald
Richard Jackson
Charles Gillette
Public Works Department
Kofo
Weldon Padgett
FBO
LeMaster
Reader Forum rails at airport leadership over lack of forthright action
In a strong reader letter supporters charge airport officials and Ottawa City Commissioners with dodge tactics. They accuse them of ignoring numerous suggestions from the Friends Of The Ottawa Airport Group and other aviation stakeholders. The writer asks for the two year overdue report on how other airports are funded and run and hints at hidden information.
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Commission
Friends of the Ottawa Airport Group
EAA
Kansas Pet Industry decries funding cuts and inspection delays
A Kansas reader letter complains about a state seizure of dogs in Anderson County on Oct 12 and argues for funding the Kansas Pet Animal Act Inspection Program. The piece criticizes the 2004 legislative process, cites a poll showing breeders want higher license fees, and urges voters to support adequate funding to ensure animal welfare and enforce inspections. It also includes varied commentary on railroad traffic enforcement and public safety concerns.
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Anderson County
Kansas
Kansas Federation of Animal Owners
House
Ways and Means
Wrong side of tracks sparks criticism of safety efforts
Weekend paper questions Midland Railroad and Kansas Highway Patrol joint Operation Lifesaver. Reader argues that issuing tickets and warnings without comprehensive public education or visible safety measures fails to improve crossing safety.
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Midland Railroad
Kansas Highway Patrol
Operation Lifesaver
Ottawa voter opposes school bond over maintenance concerns
A resident since 1947 argues against a school bond, saying new buildings won’t aid learning without proper upkeep. He cites the former junior senior high school at 5th and Main as an example of neglected maintenance and questions funding for renovations that keep the school usable and centrally located for future generations.
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Ottawa
5Th
Main Streets
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Gordon
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Kathy Miller
Krmiller
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