Senate hears Brownback tax plan in Kansas
The Kansas Senate tax panel began work on Gov. Sam Brownback's tax proposal, Senate Bill 175, which would restore income taxes on rents and royalties while keeping most LLC exemptions and freezing the bottom rate at 2.7 percent. It would also raise cigarette and liquor taxes, with revenue eyed at 191 million dollars next fiscal year to cover a 500 million dollar budget shortfall. The plan drew blunt opposition from Sen. Julia Lynn and faces border-area concerns over shopper leakage to Missouri. The panel will hear Democrats' alternative tax plan next.
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Kobach Defends Trump Voter Fraud Claims in Kansas Spotlight
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach promotes President Trump's unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud. He cites a Fox News tally of 115 noncitizens attempting to register and a Kansas analysis estimating up to 18,000 possibly on the rolls, while withholding timeframes and registration or voting specifics.
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Garden City Downtown Vision highlights 2016 and 2017 goals
The Downtown Development Fund was a 2016 highlight as Downtown Vision reviewed progress at its annual meeting in Garden City. Deb Oyler read a message from outgoing president Andy Fahrmeier about DDF and DDE funding, noting a $250,000 annual city commitment with no guarantee of continuation beyond this year. Myca Bunch outlined 2017 objectives to revitalize downtown and redevelop vacant and existing buildings.
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