Local schools could win, lose based on finance tweaks
Danedri Thompson dthompson@gardnernews.com There will be winners and losers if the school finance formula is tweaked or rewritten, Gardner Edgerton School District Business Director, Eric Hansen, said....
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Brownback makes wise decision to cut arts funding
We’re continually shocked at the Kansans (and outsiders) complaining about Gov. Sam Brownback’s line item veto that slashed funding for the Kansas Arts Commission in the 2012 budget. In 2011, the state...
View ArticleKansans concerned, angry with policies of Gov. Sam Brownback
Joan Wagon Guest Columnist I just had the pleasure of attending one of my favorite events, the Kansas State Fair. With this being my first year as the Kansas Democratic Party Chair, I wanted to visit...
View ArticleGardner residents asked to conserve water; Governor declares drought...
Gardner’s water plant is operating at more than 80 percent of capacity, and city officials are asking residents to start conserving water. The plant has been at 80 percent capacity for the last week,...
View ArticleTask force will examine DMV
A task force will be investigating how to create a modernized DMV in Kansas, Gov. Sam Brownback announced during a press conference in Olathe Friday. Long lines plagued DMV offices last spring after a...
View ArticleUnilever announces plans to expand New Century plant
Danedri Thompson dthompson@gardnernews.com Unilever is churning change in southwest Johnson County. The Country Crock spread manufacturer announced plans to expand its New Century factory this...
View ArticleCourt finds school funding inadequate
Danedri Thompson dthompson@gardnernews.com In a unanimous decision, the Kansas Supreme Court ordered the state of Kansas to provide additional funding to public education. The court ruled that the...
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After appointment to KCC, Apple to resign from Senate
Danedri Thompson dthompson@gardnernews.com Sen. Pat Apple, who represents the southern part of Gardner and Edgerton in the Kansas Legislature, will take a new role in Topeka. Gov. Sam Brownback named...
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