Opposition targets carbon tax bill at two coal plants
In Topeka opponents press for continued testimony on House Bill 2711 and Senate Bill 515 seeking a $3 per ton carbon tax for two new coal plants near Holcomb. Critics warn of rushed action while Sunflower Electric says offsets negate charges, and lawmakers prepare a Friday vote with potential amendments.
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Americans For Prosperity
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Tax shift bill faces objections in legislative committee
In Topeka a bill allowing community colleges to replace part of property taxes with a sales tax faced opposition from a child advocacy group and a fiscal watchdog. Kansas Action for Children warns higher sales taxes could hurt low income families while Americans for Prosperity questions possible double taxation if colleges gain new revenue streams. College reps say the shift would reduce local property tax dependence though residents could veto via protest petition. Nine schools currently impose higher rates amid rising property taxes in small tax bases.
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Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee
April Holman
Kansas Action For Children
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Alan Cobb
Americans For Prosperity
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Sledding day brings youths to hillside hill near bypass
Ally Maynard, 13, front, Katie Creeden, 13, back and Jordan Arellano, 12, hidden, cling to each other as their tube tumbles down the hill near the U S Highway 83 50 bypass on Wednesday afternoon. A day off school drew many youths to the popular site. Dylan Barbery stirs snow on his way down. Jessie Gutierrez, 10, joins dozens of other youths for a sledding day.
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Katie Creeden
Jordan Arellano
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Hospital Hopes Consultant Plea Triggers Turnaround
Syracuse leaders including Mark Davis of the Chamber of Commerce push for a consulting study at Hamilton County Hospital. The facility has long seen residents seek care elsewhere due to limited services or physician movement, prompting calls for a strategic turnaround.
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Mark Davis
Syracuse-Hamilton County
Henry rolls with the changes at Hamilton County Hospital
Syracuse report on Hamilton County Hospital as it adopts a new administration. Janet Henry, 71, who has served since 1958, reflects on sustaining patient care and aims to attract residents back to Syracuse. Former CEO Ed Hurysz resigned mid January amid leadership changes.
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Janet Henry Brace
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Ed Hurysz
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