Legislative anxiety and bills mark Kansas action
Government moves focus on district consolidation proposals to save money as Senate approves two bills removing barriers to voluntary district mergers. Lawmakers debate uniform Liquor Control Act changes amid Sunday sales and tax tweaks while Sebelius’ casino and video term proposals await committee action. Bioscience and entrepreneurship centers advance in GOP economic plan as budget talks target March 15.
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Kansas February tax receipts dip against forecast
State officials report February preliminary tax collections about 0.5 percent below the budget forecast for the year ending June 30. Gov. Sebelius and lawmakers anticipate revisions in April, with analysts noting early filers and a sales tax collection change as factors. Analysts caution against panic if March improves.
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Goossen
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
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Hutchinson
County plans funding for Jennie Barker Road upgrades
The commission seeks federal funds to improve Jennie Barker Road at the intersection with Mary Street and Kansas Highway 156, and to extend upgrades south to Schulman Avenue. The city projects widen US 50 to Schulman, with total highway work estimated at 5.05 million dollars, inflation included. Senator Sam Brownback helped secure 85 million in direct federal funds for Kansas this year, with local projects subject to Senate committee review.
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Max Morgan
Sam Brownback
Ropeka
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Appropriations Committee
Aaron Groote
Sen. Brownback
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Washington, D.C
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Wichita
NASA
Manhattan
Topeka
Matt Allen
Irv Stephens
Stephens
Roman Halbur
Dave Jones
Lakin elementary teachers kiss pigs for Pennies for Patients drive
At Lakin elementary the staff and students raised nearly 800 dollars in a Pennies for Patients campaign. Seventeen teachers kissed three pigs in a gym event after surpassing the 200 dollar goal, with principal Pianalto reluctantly joining in to show support and communal school spirit.
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Pianalto
Lakin Elementary
Rylan Kirschenmann
Lakin Elementary School
Kerry eyes decisive win as Edwards struggles in primaries
Kerry hedges on sweeping victory while Edwards battles weak turnout in Ohio and other states. Edwards campaigns amid low crowds, with Bush prepping a multimillion ad push as polls show Democratic pressure on Edwards to quit if no wins materialize. Kerry touts longer Senate record while contrasting with Edwards and focusing on national race.
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Report on Education Demands for Kansas lawmakers now
A call to act for Kansas education awaits legislators as Ben the first grader Luisa the sixth grader and Lakeesha the senior illustrate diverse needs. The piece highlights funding instability rising costs large class sizes and teacher salaries 41st in the nation as threats to future economic vitality.
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