Kansas lawmakers hear business tax exemption debate in House
Kreutzer of Tatro Plumbing and other Kansas business owners urged reinstatement of the income tax exemption to aid hiring and growth. They argued the measure weakens infrastructure and that focus should shift to sales tax exemptions and retiree benefits. The House Taxation Committee weighs HB 2444 amid revenue concerns. 25 votes favored, 63 needed to pass.
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Garden City
Great Bend
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John Doll
Local Red Cross volunteers aid fire efforts regionwide
Kansas Fire Marshal Kevin Doel says Barber and Comanche counties face their largest wildfire area on record due to dry winter moisture. Officials report nearly 6,000 vegetation fires in 2015 causing injuries and millions in property loss. Fire safety tips urge adherence to restrictions and proper prescribed burns to prevent escapes and protect air quality.
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Flowers & Gifts
John Fleming
Johnfleming.com
Green Mountain Grill
KGNO
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the Marshall
Red River
Buell Theatre
Denver
Selena Gomez
Kansas City Royals
Kansas ranchers battle massive southcentral wildfire
A Type 1 wildfire roared across Barber County near Medicine Lodge and Kiowa, with winds surpassing 40 mph. Firefighters from multiple counties and at least 30 Hutchinson Community College fire science students aided containment. Rangers report tens of miles of fencing destroyed, homes spared, and calls for rain and labor to rebuild pastures as Cedar fuels and drought worsen conditions.
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Kansas Forestry Service
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Kansas
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Kiowa
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Cottonwood Hills
Sandhills State Park
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Brian Alexander
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GCCC
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Diamond Sponsors
Sutton Constriction
Lan & Aranda Ree
PEARL
Cox Communications
Premier 4
Dick Construction
Samy Enterprises
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Kearny County Bank
Lewis Chevrolet Cadillac
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