Tax shortfalls haunt Kansas budget fight in 2015 crisis
Post election reports detail a $275 million hole for the 2015 fiscal year and revised revenue forecasts showing deeper tax erosions. Officials blamed the Brownback tax plan while lawmakers, including Senate leader Susan Wagle, defended cuts as necessary and prepared to adjust budgets and services amid ongoing fiscal strain.
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Water slide closure following tragedy at Schlitterbahn
The 168-foot Vermickt water slide at Schlitterbahn Kansas City will be torn down after Caleb Schwab's death on the ride. Officials, including Mayor Mark Holland and former Kansas City Mayor Carol Marinovich, endorse the decision as a family-focused step. Riders reported harness issues and mis-seated restraints prior to the fatal incident, prompting safety questions from experts and ongoing investigations.
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