Kansas tax bill aims to fund cigarette regulation via new penalties
Senate debate over a bill to divert revenue from fines and seized tobacco into a dedicated cigarette and tobacco regulation fund drew opposition from industry lobbyists and dealers. The measure would raise license fees, set higher penalties for untaxed tobacco, and authorize Gov. Brownback to negotiate tribes for tax collection on reservations, with critics calling it a revenue grab.
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Sam Brownback
Kansas
Senate
Terry Bruce
Hutchinson
Bruce
Whitney Damron
Swisher International
Damron
Nue
Curt Diebel
Diebel
Sportsmens Gallery
Brownback
Neufeld's stance on in state tuition at issue for GCCC
The Garden City Community College board faces questions as Melvin Neufeld’s prior opposition to the in state tuition law resurfaces. Officials insist the board reflects the community and will consider Neufeld’s input while maintaining governance. Community leaders note a shift toward supporting immigrant students through ESL and related programs.
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Neufeld
Kansas
GCCC
Douglass
Snender
Garden City
Swender
Lopez
Board of Trustees
Mexico
Capitol
Texas
Independence
Arkansas River
Janice Thome
Dominican Sisters of Peace
Thorne
John Doll
House Education Committee
Doll
Ingalls
Melvin
College Day highlights college options for Hugoton students
Hugoton students at Garden City Community College Hispanic Student Day learn HALO goals, college support services, and the path to higher education. Leaders describe early exposure as key, with students hearing from college staff, counselors, and scholarship resources to boost access for first generation and disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Hernandez
HALO
Hugoton
GCCC
Victor Romo
Garden City
Romo
Reyes
KANCO
U.S. Department of Education
Charles Long
Ashley Salazar
Kristi Tempe
National American University
Melissa Harrington
Janeth Castro
Hugoton High School
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Narada Gean AI
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