Court workers struggle as pay gaps drain Kansas judiciary
Court employees in the 25th Judicial District warn the system loses staff to private sector pay while starting salaries fall below poverty lines. Officials cite state funding limits, aging salaries, and stalled raises since 2008 as causes, with calls for a $20 million boost to bring pay in line with neighboring states.
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State Justice Institute
National Center For State Courts
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Wendel Wurst
25Th Judicial District
Wurst
Kearny County
District of Columbia
New Mexico
Colorado
Nebraska
Missouri
Oklahoma
Robert Frederick
Fredrick
Lisa Taylor
Taylor
Tax increases advanced with LLC policy still in play
Brownback's budget would raise taxes on cigarettes and liquor and freeze the income tax rate reduction while largely preserving LLC exemptions. Representative Ryckman noted ongoing work on consumption taxes and the LLC loophole as the bill saw a split vote among Republicans and Democrats. Johnson supported the bill. Waymaster, Burroughs opposed. Gartner praised reaching 83 yes votes.
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House Tax Committee
Rep
Steven Johnson
R-Assaria
House
Brownback
Ryckman
Johnson
House Appropriations
Troy Waymaster
Tom Burroughs
Ward
Senate Debates Tax Bill Amid Revenue Shortfalls and LLC Issue
Senate leaders warn of a $1.2 billion two year revenue gain from a bill affecting married joint filers with at least 70000 taxable income while current and upcoming fiscal years show shortfalls of about 310 million and 500 million respectively. Anthon y Hensley notes moderate Republican support but uncertainty remains. Democrats tout regular KPERS payments, tobacco settlement protections, and a positive year end balance. Brownback rejects the House tax plan though a Friday debate remains possible if House action clears. The House bill advanced 83 39 toward final action.
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Senate
Anthony Hensley
D-Topeka
Hensley
Kansas
National Tobacco Settlement
Brownback
House
Wagle
Garden City Sugar Beet Factory program by Genealogical Society
Finney County Genealogical Society meets 10 30 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. Saturday in the Kansas Room at Finney County Public Library 605 E Walnut St Johnetta Hehrlee presents Garden City Sugar Beet Factory Visitors are welcome.
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Finney County Genealogical Society
Kansas
Finney County Public Library
Walnut St
Johnetta Hebrlee
Garden City
Think FAST to reduce stroke risk and weekly senior center events
FAST guidance notes facial droop arm weakness speech time to call 911. It also cites 795000 US strokes yearly, risk factors incl high blood pressure diabetes smoking and poor diet. The rest lists senior center activities by day with meals and a Feb 22 schedule and the site www.seniorcenterfc.com.
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United States
Thoughtful giving guides from Heloise on year round aid
Dear Heloise suggests a simple pattern for steady donations. Buy staple food items and personal care products on sale to stock a year round food bank bag and to fill shelters with clothing and basics for all ages and seasons.
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Heloise
Food Bank
D.T
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