Senators cancel planned tax debate in budget move
In Topeka legislators abruptly scrapped a scheduled tax package debate intended to close an $800 million gap. Senate leaders cited time to draft amendments and early end to week as reasons. The plan sought roughly $495 million in new revenue, with final action uncertain as lawmakers weigh spending cuts or tax increases.
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Hutchinson
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Tax Committee
State water plan starts to form in Kansas
Kansas basin leaders including Mike O Brate presented ideas to the Kansas Water Authority in Greensburg as Gov. Brownback backs a fast track plan to address long term groundwater depletion. Stakeholders aim to set goals to extend water life amid fears Ogallala Aquifer levels will fall within decades.
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Mike O’brate
Kansas
Southwest Kansas
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Kansas Water Authority
O’brate
Sam Brownback
Authority
Tracy Streeter
Filatov Humble Despite Academic Success
Zerikhan Filatov, known as Zeri, graduates fifth in The Telegram area with a 4.0 GPA and diverse interests. Lakin High School valedictorian, he emphasizes doing his work and staying precise. His teachers praise his responsibility, social ease, and dry humor as he books time for Khan Academy to pursue extra credits.
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Zerikhan Filatov
Zeri
Lakin High School
Filatov
LHS
Tim Robertson
Robertson
White
Khan Academy
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