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by Jim McLean, KHI News Service The state of Kansas is loaning itself $675 million to ensure that it can pay its bills as it transitions from one budget year to the next. That’s not unusual. For the last 16 years, it’s been standard practice for the State Finance Council to approve certificates of indebtedness, … Continue reading “Cash-flow loan triggers debate about Brownback’s economic policies”
by William Crum In mid-June a celebration occurs in Wyandotte County and throughout the United States. The name of the event is Juneteenth. At Juneteenth, African-American freedom in America is celebrated. The festival here reaches out to include self-development, respect for all cultures, knowledge and appreciation for African-American history and culture. Youths are honored at … Continue reading “Juneteenth celebrated with parade, festival”
Juneteenth celebration to continue June 14 at Big Eleven Lake A Juneteenth celebration will continue June 14 at Big Eleven Lake, 11th and State. The ninth annual parade and celebration includes live music, a barbecue competition, Friday night prayer vigil, car show, vendors, praise dancers, a cancer walk, greens competition and more. The parade starts … Continue reading “Saturday events”