Kansas GOP approves tax plan to boost growth
Governor Brownback and Republicans push a bill to extend income tax cuts while adding revenue measures including a 6.15 percent sales tax to plug budget gaps. The plan projects $777 million in net revenue over five years, with supporters noting it follows last year’s $4.6 billion in tax cuts and aims to phase out personal income taxes. Brownback said the economy is turning around and will be strong for families and business.
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Drought grips Kansas prairie as wheat withers
Grant County farmer Anthony Stevenson notes harsh drought across three years. Ponds and streams are dry and pastures baked while irrigation pivots run nonstop. He says rain is scarce and only dust clouds appear, leaving wheat stunted and harvest delayed.
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Beefs Empire Days debuts BBQ Challenge at county fairgrounds
Jeremy Hazen from Satanta and Zach Lee from Garden City joined the Battle of the Beef BBQ Challenge as two first time contestants. They competed with eight other backyard teams and two corporate squads Saturday afternoon, judging focused on appearance and tenderness.
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Jeremy Hazen
Finney County Fairgrounds
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Rooney Leads Beef Empire Days Education Push and Events
Carlie Rooney, Satanta, serves on the Beef Empire Days board and judged the Cattle Working Contest. She chaired two new events, Backyard Barbecue and Girls at the Grill, at the Finney County Fairgrounds, aiming to connect the public with cattle industry practices and safe beef handling. Rooney urges more transparency about feedyards and industry changes driven by drought and market trends.
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Beef Empire Days
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Southwest Cattlewomen’s Association
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Satanta
Finney County Fairgrounds
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