The FY2024 Appropriations Package includes $1 million in funding for the Baxter Springs Fire Department. The federal House of Representatives passed the bill Wednesday. It includes a total of $2.6 million in federal funding for Kansas law enforcement and first responders. $1 million of which will help the Baxter Springs Fire Department construct a new fire station. “A surge of violent crime and deadly fentanyl have wreaked havoc on cities and communities across Kansas,” said Rep. Jake LaTurner (R) of Kansas. “As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I promised law enforcement officers and first responders that I would fight to bring federal dollars back home to Kansas. I am proud that this package cuts federal spending for the first time in a decade while also delivering crucial resources to help our brave men and women in uniform keep our streets safe.” The bill now heads to the Senate ahead of Friday’s government shutdown deadline.
Source: KOAM News
