Kansas tax plan aims to fill budget hole faces scrutiny
Editorial warns that proposed sales and cigarette tax hikes branded as budget fixes may fail to cover a multiyear shortfall created by Gov. Brownback’s 2012 income tax policy. It cites border sales leakage, amnesty gimmicks, and K-12 funding disputes as signs the plan may fall short and require broader tax reform.
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Local tax levy plan sparks debate in Finney County
In today's Finney County coverage, Commissioner Bill Clifford backs a near two mill increase in the county tax levy prompting reader online commentary. A separate report notes a medicinal marijuana advocate case nearby, with editors highlighting public perception and accountability.
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Prieto's journey from undocumented immigrant to civic leader
Leo Prieto recalls being carried by a coyote for entry to the United States and waking to a stranger holding him. Now a Kansas City civic figure, he champions immigration reform, citizenship, and Latino voting while reflecting on family risk, legal status, and his path from Garden City to Triumph at Truman Medical Centers.
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Trump’s media game fuels his campaign presence
Peter Funt argues that Donald Trump manipulates media attention to boost his campaign, with journalists, Fox News, and polls giving him free publicity. He notes Trump’s boldness stems from acknowledging slim chances, while the public and media seem to indulge the spectacle and drive early campaign discourse.
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