Senate veto override fails on tax hikes in Kansas
The Kansas Senate fell short 24 to 16 in an override bid of Gov. Sam Brownback’s veto of HB 2178 which would raise personal income tax and reinstate some business taxes. The House earlier passed an override 85 to 40 but Senate Republicans stalled, citing retroactivity concerns. Leaders blamed lack of momentum and urged further committee work on new proposals.
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Sam Brownback
Kansas
House
Senate
Brownback
Susan Wagle
Wichita
Jim Denning
Roverland Park
Anthony Hensley
Denning
Hensley
Wagle
Kansas Senate
Senate Tax Committee
Caryn Tyson
R Parker
Ty Masterson
Andover
Steve Fitzgerald
Leavenworth
Tom Holland
Baldwin City
Finney County Liquor Sunday Sale Discussion Pause
Finney County Administrator Randy Partington explained a misunderstanding at the county commission meeting about a retailer inquiry into Sunday liquor sales in unincorporated areas. Brass of J&J Oil Company said confusion arose after his call to Partington, with no action taken due to absent commissioners. next meeting March 6.
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Finney County
Randy Partington
County Commission
Chandler Brass
J&j Oil Company
Holcomb
Garden City
Dave Jones
Brass
Wichita
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Longtime Bernadine Sitts head principal to retire
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center head principal Barb Hauschild will retire at end of the current school year after 29 years with USD 457. She accepted the district’s offer to retire, with final day June 19. Hauschild, who began teaching in South Dakota then moved to Garden City in 1997, cites community, professional development and friends as reasons for remaining in the district.
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Bernadine Sitts
Hauschild
USD 457
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center
Barb
Board of Education
Tve
South Dakota
Garden City
Georgia Matthews
Abe Hubert
BSIC
Barb Hauschild
Wil
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