Technique drives success at Beef Empire Days Cattle Working Contest
Sherri Armstrong says careful handling of cattle by five person crews from area feed yards sets the tone for the event. Teams vaccinate tag and implant eight calves while time influences scoring. Eduardo Castillo operates chute controls for Ingalls Feed Yard team at Finney County Feedyard.
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Sherri Armstrong
Armstrong
Eduardo Castillo
Ingalls Feed Yard
Finney County
Maria Moreno
Ulysses Feedyard
Brownback Seeks Quick Action as Budget Hole Grows
Gov. Sam Brownback urged Republicans to act fast to close a 400 million dollar budget gap. He warned of massive cuts or line item vetoes to university budgets if no revenue plan passes. He rejected business tax hikes, insisting any package must include sufficient revenue.
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Topeka
Sam Brownback
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Brownback
Kansas
Kansas lawmakers face deadline as tax plan crisis worsens
Gov Brownback urges House to choose between passing the stalled tax bill or his alternative amid a Senate warning of financial insolvency. Senate President Wagle condemns the slow process, noting a record-long session and urging Republicans to find consensus before Monday. Senate Minority Leader Hensley calls the GOP presentations a threat-fest.
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Brownback
Senate
Susan Wagle
Wichita
Wagle
Kansas
House
Anthony Hensley
Topeka
Senate in wait and see mode as House tolls on taxes
In Topeka the House rejects a layered tax plan to fill a 400 million budget hole and passes a trailer bill while the Senate stalls. Senate Leader Terry Bruce signals a conference committee path as lawmakers weigh income tax tweaks and future triggers. Adjournment questions loom amid stalled budget talks.
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Topeka
Capitol
Terry Bruce
R-Nickerson
Bruce
Ray Merrick
Stilwell
Les Donovan
Wichita
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