Major issues loom as Kansas legislature nears session end
In Topeka, Kansas lawmakers enter the final 40 days of the 2004 session with major fiscal and social policy battles ahead. committees refine a 10.2 billion dollar budget for July 1 and debates continue on gambling abortion same sex marriage and concealed carry. A Shawnee County judge ruled the school finance system unconstitutional as the turn around day looms and most bills must clear their chamber.
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Shawnee
Kansas Legislature Debates Tax Plan Alterations
On the 50th day of a 90 day session the Senate rejected Gov Sebelius tax hike proposal to fund schools with 304 million more over three years. Sebelius and Republican leaders negotiate an alternative plan.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
February tax dip shakes Kansas budget outlook
February tax collections fell ten percent short of official forecasts, pushing the state behind on total receipts for the fiscal year. Sales and personal income taxes led the shortfall, with Goossen urging caution on overspending while awaiting further revenue data, as House Speaker Mays expresses concern.
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Hns
Duane Goossen
Goossen
Doug Mays
Finney County leaders seek federal funding help
Finney County commissioners announced plans to apply for federal funds similar to Garden City. The group aims to place two highway projects on a local list for direct federal dollars while considering renovations to Windsor Hotel, downtown streetscape, and State Theater repairs in Garden City.
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Finney County
Garden City
Windsor Hotel
State Theater
Pete Olson
Pig kissing for pennies raises funds at Lakin school
Principal Dirk Schneider and 17 staff led Lakin Elementary students in a pig kissing fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Students aimed for $200 in loose change to spur a kiss by Schneider, part of the Pennies for Patients drive.
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Dirk Schneider
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Schneider
Lori Pianalto
Kerry Balks at Sweep But Seeks Georgia Victory
AP dispatch covering John Kerry delaying a prediction of sweeping 10 states as Super Tuesday results loom. Kerry campaigns in suburban Atlanta promoting jobs and Social Security without cuts or privatization. Edwards pressures Georgia as a key delegate prize while both head back to vote on gun legislation and await tonight's returns.
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