Redistricting Talks Loom In May Hearings In Kansas
Kansas lawmakers plan May hearings on redistricting as population data show eight and a half percent growth from April 1990. Forty seven counties lost population over the decade while Kansas City Wichita Topeka and Lawrence account for 56 percent of residents. The four metro areas span nine counties. The Legislature redraws districts every ten years after the federal census following Supreme Court guidance on equality and community interests. Senator David Adkins notes hearings will start with public briefings to explain how districts are drawn and census numbers affect them.
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Graves Budget Clash Signals Tense Kansas Debate
Governor Graves warns that failing to act may bring dire consequences as Nichols and House members dispute the fiscal 2003 impact. They insist the 2002 budget gap closure leaves 2003 finances tight, with no tax increases in sight despite Graves backing a tax hike.
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Doug Mays
Ropeka
Tyson seeks to terminate IBP merger in multi‑court battle
Tyson Foods and IBP face parallel trials over a 4.7 billion merger. Tyson seeks to end the deal, recover 66.5 million loaned at signing, and damages for alleged IBP fraud. IBP counters with Delaware Chancery Court actions tied to shareholder claims and confidentiality provisions.
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Paul McCartney and Powell discuss land mine ban efforts
British star Paul McCartney met Secretary of State Colin Powell to push for worldwide mine eradication. He and Heather Mills, who leads Adopt-A-Minefield, urged government action while noting the U S stockpile of about 11 million mines and the 1997 treaty’s four year destruction mandate. Powell supported cooperation though the U S has not signed the treaty.
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Economists foresee next month rate cut by Fed
Economists forecast another Federal Reserve rate cut next month to bolster a fragile economy facing weak consumer spending, rising unemployment, and a soft manufacturing sector. Reuters' poll indicates the May 15 meeting could bring a quarter or half-point cut as data guide policy.
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Senate approves 50 cent 911 fee split with locals and state
The measure would allocate 60 percent of the 50 cent monthly 911 fee to a state fund and 20 percent each to wireless providers and local governments. Local entities must apply for funds to upgrade the 911 network while Sen. Steve Morris opposed the Senate version. A 75 cent option could raise over 10 million annually. negotiations continue amid state versus local control debates.
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