Holcomb weighs city sales tax to boost coffers
Holcomb leaders consider a 1 percent city sales tax to raise about $40,000 annually, potentially offsetting about 8 mills of property tax. Voters would decide, with options for a special election or the next regular election in August 2006. Local business owner opinions vary on impact while residents compare current tax bills.
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Hispanic population rises across Kansas and nation
Census figures show Hispanic counts climbing from 2,742 to 2,749 in the US while Kansas counties like Ford and Gray report double digit percentage gains. Statewide growth reaches 14.4 percent from 156,191 to 178,727 amid broader shifts in age and immigration patterns.
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Kids College offers summer classes for area youth
The program on a college campus offers dozens of sessions for 230 children from kindergarten through eighth grade. Students sample crafts and cooking while teachers emphasize fun and learning with no tests. Sessions run June 13 to June 16, June 20 to 30, and July 11 to 21, with enrollment open for one or both remaining terms.
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Mays Criticizes Court Ruling on Kansas School Funding
The Kansas Supreme Court orders a larger funding increase for education, totaling about 285 million annually, with a July 1 deadline for the first session in 15 years. Republicans proposed 142 million in new spending, while the court warns of possible additional 568 million next year if figures are not validated.
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Shawnee County
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Jackson Deliberations Resume as Hospital Visit Permits Pause
Jurors in Michael Jacksons child molestation case resume deliberations in Santa Maria after a back problem prompted his hospital visit. The short day was to accommodate graduation obligations, with Jackson at home later, and a gag order controversy arising from an unauthorized news conference claim.
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