Finney County sales tax proposal eyed for April vote
Finney County voters face a quarter-cent sales tax increase on April 7 to fund maintenance of county buildings roads and infrastructure. If approved the rate would rise to 7.45 percent July 1. County officials and the Sales Tax Steering Committee push to inform voters amid apathy concerns and political quiet in Garden City and Finney County.
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Deadline to appeal Finney County valuation before March 30
Finney County residents and commercial owners have until March 30 to request a hearing on valuation notices mailed Feb 27. Agricultural values are down, while residential values show increases, especially for homes over 100000. The office schedules hearings Monday through Thursday through April as errors and questions trigger appeals.
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Milk labeling limits debated in Kansas House
Kansas House likely to debate HB 2295 restricting dairy label claims. Prohibits stating milk is free of rbST rbGH. labels may say cows haven't received injections but must include a disclaimer that no significant federal difference is found. Organic products exempt.
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Kansas Senate advances teen driver licensing reform
Kansas Senate approves first reading of a bill to require an intermediate learning stage before full licensure in a move to boost teen road safety. The measure, if enacted, would make Kansas the 49th state with a graduated licensing system, pending a final vote.
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