Garden City moves on Big Pool emergency repairs
Garden City officials push emergency repairs on the nearly 23 year old Big Pool to replace corroded pipes that drained about 81 million gallons of water last year. The commission has approved up to 150 000 for repairs aimed to finish by the pool’s late May opening and curb water loss while addressing circulation and chemistry issues.
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Bill would create sales tax holiday for back to school
A Kansas House committee considers House Bill 2076 to establish a one week end August sales tax holiday for school purchases. Items up to 1000 dollars in general supplies and computers up to 2000 dollars would be tax free to aid families and local merchants.
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Budget battle looms over 2012 tax bill in Kansas
Senate debate centers on Gov. Brownback tax policy and 2012 cuts. Rep. Lang Hibbard, a rural Republican rancher, vows to oppose any new budget until the 2012 tax bill is re examined. Masterson defends Kansas as a low income tax state amid revenue shortfalls and party splits.
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