Brownback vows tax relief checks and CARFA push
Senator Brownback says tax relief checks will go to mid and high income tax payers while low income non taxpayers are excluded and co sponsors a CARFA bill to audit federal agencies for waste and duplication. He notes the economy improves slowly and advocates spending reform alongside tax aid. The Kansas senator defends the Dole Institute dedication and warns on Iraqi developments and security.
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Holcomb debates mill levy and SBC franchise deal
Holcomb discusses keeping property tax mills under 60 after a public hearing and notes state cuts through a 2002 2003 budget gap. The council spoke with Darin Miller on a potential SBC franchise tax to use city rights of way, with charges possibly $2 per line and up to 20 years, aiming to fund city services.
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Darin Miller
Garden City
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Kansas regional summits map path to statewide prosperity
Kansas regional meetings will gather ideas for a statewide Prosperity Summit on October 1 in Wichita. Officials including Irsik and Shank plan five southwest clusters centered on Liberal Garden City Dodge City Great Bend and Pratt to shape long term economic development. Local leaders will host meetings in Colby and Hays with a Liberal visit and Liberal summit to define issues for the statewide gathering. Ed Hammond Fort Hays State University and other public sector voices will contribute as elected officials are invited to participate in a non partisan forum.
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Irsik
Donna Shank
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Great Bend
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Colby
Hays
Fort Hays State University
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Fair judges offer constructive feedback at annual event
At the fair, 4 H participants receive guidance on projects from Doris Welch and mentors. Contestants like Fisher and Hutchins discuss refinements to carrot cake and cake frosting while youngsters enjoy gooey gak and learn from ceramics judging. Evening events include bucket calf and beef shows, Round Robin Showmanship, Barnyard Olympics, a free barbecue, livestock sale, and an ice cream social.
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Doris Welch
Welch
Montana Fuller
Shanda Jones
Waechter
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