Brownback targets two home tax deductions in plan
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback seeks to end the state income tax deduction for homeowner property taxes and the deduction for home mortgage interest. The proposals, surprising to many lawmakers across parties, affect more than 300,000 taxpayers each and aim to stabilize the budget while continuing tax reductions.
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Infinity Wind adds Kansas wind projects in western states
California firm Infinity Wind Power said it bought several wind projects in western Kansas. The acquisitions include Ford Gray and Finney counties developments and the Pioneer Wind Project in Ford County. Combined, the assets could yield over 1500 megawatts of wind energy when fully operational.
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U S Attorney Grissom Highlights Gun Laws in Kansas Visit
U S Attorney Barry Grissom toured Kansas this month to aid law enforcement and counter rumors about proposed gun control measures. In Garden City he met with Police Chief James Hawkins Sheriff Kevin Bascue and County Attorney Susan Richmeier. He urged bolstering background checks and efforts to remove felons from the streets, citing recent prosecutions and gun crime data.
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Pentagon to open combat roles for women nationwide
The Pentagon plans to lift the ban on women serving in combat opening front line posts and perhaps elite units after decades of limits. Defense Secretary Panetta will announce changes with service plans due by 2016 to decide which positions remain closed. Some jobs could open soon while special operations access may take longer.
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Weather Outlook Partly Cloudy With Light Winds
Weather today is partly cloudy with a high near 40 and a low around 25. Friday brings partly cloudy skies with a high near 46 and a low about 28. Details on page A8.
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