Brownback backs sales tax and tax cut tradeoffs in Kansas
Governors plan to extend the sales tax to fund further income tax cuts faces GOP and Democratic pushback. Wichita lawmakers warn of a regressive tax burden on low earners, while supporters cite revenue needs to maintain tax relief and credits. Senate leaders note limited support and political risk.
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Hutchinson
Sherriene Jones-Sontag
Anderson
Brownback
House
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Nutcracker crowd urged by Steps owner Sabrina Montez
Sabrina Montez of Steps Dance School urges local families to attend the Nutcracker showing. She notes students from ages 3 to college age trained since August, with leads like Clara, the Rose Queen, and Sugar Plum Fairy. Sponsorship from area businesses backs the production at 611 N Third St.
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Pueblo
Colo
Valerie Wright
Lakin Middle School
Elena Lemke
Garden City
Clara
Alexa Hemmert
Garden City High School
Claire Schmidt
GCHS
Alberto Rivera
Drosselmeyer
Chloe Hanigan
Plymell
Berta’s Flowers
Tim Hanigan
DDS
SW Pesticide Inc
Garden City Co-op
Weathercraft Roofing
Garden’ City Gymnastics
Overhead Door Co
Brooke Jantz
Former BPI worker sues ABC News over pink slime claims
A former Beef Products Inc employee and others sue ABC News journalist Bettina Siegel and 10 unnamed defendants alleging knowingly false statements about lean finely textured beef. The suit seeks 70 thousand dollars, with a related 1.2 billion dollar defamation action already pending against ABC News, Sawyer, and Avila.
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Avila
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ABC News
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Siegel
North Korea hails launch as world condemns it
North Korea celebrates the Unha-3 satellite blast off from Tongchang-ri as the U S and allies denounce the test and urge UN sanctions enforcement. Analysts warn of greater isolation, while China calls for moderation and dialogue.
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China
U.N. Security Council
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U.S
Korean Central
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