Republicans back lower sales tax rate in GOP survey
A survey shows 25 Republicans backing a lower sales tax rate tied to 23 million in revenue from taxes on guaranteed payments to business partners for services. Skeptics warn income reclassification could keep revenue low. A low income exemption drew 45 in favor, 21 against, five undeclared. Kleeb said House Republicans won’t act until the Senate moves its position.
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Kleeb
House
Senate
Jeff King
R-Independence
Colmery O'Neil VA ER remains closed amid delays
The Colmery O'Neil VA Medical Center emergency room stays shut 485 days after staffing shortages forced closure. VA officials cite pending paperwork from VA Central Office while Kansas lawmakers press officials, calling bureaucratic delays harmful to veterans' health care.
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Colmery O’neil VA Medical Center
VA Central Office
Jim Gleisberg
VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System
U.S
Jerry Moran
Lynn Jenkins
William Patterson
VA Heartland Network
VACO
Topeka VA
Patterson
Moran
Jenkins
Rudy Klopfer
Kansas City
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington
Tom Brandt
Congresswoman
Bob McDonald
Colmery-O’neil VA Medical Center
Kansas
Intern Arrested With Firearm At House Office Building
An intern for Republican U S Rep Lynn Jenkins was arrested in Washington D C for attempting to bring a unloaded 9mm handgun into the Longworth House Office Building. Joshua Wheeler of Atchison was found in possession after a mandated search. Wheeler, 25, has been on internship since May 18 and is on temporary leave. He faces firearm charges and was processed by Capitol Police.
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U.S
Lynn Jenkins
Longworth House
Washington, D.C
Joshua Wheeler
Tom Brandt
Jenkins
Capitol Police
Wheeler
Brandt
Schneider
U.S. Capitol
Cannon House
Budget requests heard at Finney County meeting
Finney County commissioners heard 2016 budget requests totaling about 3.5 million with large increases for Information Services 636,673 and Emergency Medical Services 1,663,071. Salaries longevity pay boosts, new positions, and a pay-period expansion add to the totals while Health Department seeks a 2 percent cut. Authorities also approved fireworks discharge dates and a Terracon groundwater sampling agreement.
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Finney County Fairgrounds
Commission
Duane Drees
Randy Partington
Marti Bremer
Lon Pishny
Pishny
Bremer
Adminis
Partington
Finney County Attorney’s Office
Finney County District Court
Emergency Medical Services
EMS
Skylar Swords
Swords
Maria Castillo
Gilbert Valerio
Garden City
Holcomb
Terracon Consultants, Inc
Brookover
Senate debate stalls on tax plan to fix budget shortfall
The Kansas Senate failed to approve a sales tax hike and strongly backed a rival plan by Sen. Abrams to remove exemptions for nonprofits and manufacturers. The vote tallies showed broad opposition to raising the rate while seeking revenue through exemptions elimination. Senate President Susan Wagle urged Republicans to back the package despite concerns over tax increases.
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Chamber
Senate
Susan Wagle
Wichita
Wagle
Hensley
Jeff Melcher
R-Leawood
Topeka
Melcher
Steve Abrams
Arkansas City
Abrams
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