Kochs Cut Political Spending Shift Focus to Local Elections
The Koch network led by Charles and David Koch has reduced political spending by tens of millions in 2016, dialing back paid media from 150 million to 40 million and shifting emphasis from national to local elections and education.
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TNS
Charles and
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National Review
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
National Rifle Association
Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
Marco Rubio
Trump
Nevada
Charles Koch
Mitt Romney
Republican Party
Americans For Prosperity
North Carolina
Koch Companies
Koch Industries
Brownback Vetoes Bill on New Evidence in Tax Appeals
Gov. Sam Brownback vetoed SB 280 which would have let Kansas taxpayers appeal tax rulings to district court with new evidence. The measure faced opposition over de novo reviews tied to Gene Bicknell’s residency dispute and potential cash balance impacts. lawmakers may seek an override when back in session.
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TNS
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Board of Tax Appeals
Jerry Lunn
Overland Park
Gene Bicknell
Bicknell
Kansas
NPC International
Florida
Court of Tax Appeals
Kansas Court of Appeals
Kansas Supreme Court
Lunn
Bicknell’s
Water City weighs water rate study and MMC hike plan
Water City officials reviewed a 2013 to 2015 cost trend and a 2017 to 2021 projection showing expenses outpacing revenues. The study recommends gradual MMC and usage-rate increases to restore a positive fund balance and fund major upgrades, including older mains and a future water tower, with commissioners reserving action for June.
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Unruh
Wheatland Electric
Muirhead
Jennie Barker Road
Schulman Avenue
Dan Fankhauser
Commission
Janet Doll
City Approves Bonded Projects and Property Sales in May Meeting
Garden City commissioners endorsed a $60,000 purchase for 305 N Fifth St to reimburse a city fund used for the Garden City Recreation Commission deficit and approved selling 302 N Sixth St and 305 N Fifth St to replenish the Community Trust Fund. They also OKed a regional stormwater detention pond project and set fireworks discharge and district safety awards.
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City Commission
Garden City Recreation Commission
Sixth St
Community Trust Fund
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GCRC
Cody Meeks
Randy Grisell
East Schulman Avenue
Jennie Barker Road
Deb Oyler
Garden City
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Commissioners OK Deal
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Lee Richardson Zoo
Candace Brawner
LRZ
Kristi Newland
Brawner
Matt Allen
Mike Muirhead
Kansas Municipal Utilities Association
Golden Plains Credit Union Safe
E. Kansas Ave
Taylor Plaza
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