Pawnee County Extension asks for $15,000 increase as newly staffed office expands programs

Jun 15, 2026

Extension Director Angie Murray and agents asked the board for a $15,000 increase to a "bare-bones" 2027 budget to cover full staffing and program growth, and warned that Kansas State University districting could reduce local services.

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Angie Murray and Extension agents Kyle Grant and Jacy Buckholz presented the proposed 2027 budget for the Pawnee County Extension office, saying the department has grown in the last year after hiring two agents and is now drawing down reserves. Murray said the office submitted a "bare bones" budget and is requesting a $15,000 increase to reflect full staffing levels.

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