GOP division offers Kansas Democrats opportunities and pitfalls
Senate Democrats eye leverage as a public split grows between Senate President Susan Wagle and Gov. Sam Brownback over the budget. The spat, amid a multiyear shortfall of more than 84 million dollars this year and 500 million projected next year, creates both openings and risks for minority Democrats. The Brownback team pushes tax hikes and debt maneuvers, while GOP leaders condemn the budget plan as structurally weak.
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Winter storm leaves garden City with ice and outages
A wintry weekend caused ice accumulation up to seven percent to 125 inches in Finney County with 2 to 3 inches of snow. Fallen limbs damaged a pickup on North Eighth Street and residents faced power outages. City utilities director Mike Muirhead said the storm was manageable but 48 service calls, including eight outages, strained resources. No serious injuries were reported in the Telegram coverage area.
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Kansas business leaders split over ending LLC tax exemption
Kansas business leaders remain divided over ending the tax exemption for LLCs and other entities. A poll by Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates for the state chamber shows 39 percent favor ending exemptions while 42 percent oppose. Hearings on repeal are expected at the Statehouse as lawmakers weigh revenue uses and spending cuts amid a multi hundred million dollar budget shortfall.
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