Kansas official outlines tax changes for small firms
Kansas Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan told Finney County residents at Wheat Lands Convention Center that the Brownback plan shifts focus to small businesses. He highlighted eliminating non wage income tax for S Corps LLCs and sole proprietors starting Jan 1 2013, noting most Kansas firms have 100 or fewer employees and claiming two thirds of job growth comes from small businesses.
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Harvesters welcome rain as wheat emergence lags in Kansas
In southwest Kansas farmers wrap up fall harvest amid welcome rains. Greg Stone of Finney County reports decent corn despite hiccups, while drought expert Mary Knapp notes some drought improvements but the state remains largely in severe drought or worse. Winter wheat warming with warm temps, though harvest delays persist. statewide wheat planting sits at 81 percent, emergence at 40 percent, with regional rainfall varying and Garden City at 70 percent of normal.
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Finney County
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Kansas schools brace for a busy policy year
Kansas faces a busy year as the State Board of Education will make decisions affecting classroom content and teacher roles. Four of ten board members will be new in January, with a largely freshman Legislature looming. Education Commissioner Diane DeBacker cites a potential No Child Left Behind scale of activity and lists upcoming actions such as adopting the Next Generation Science Standards and debates over evolution.
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Topeka activist launches recall attempt on Kobach
Kansas activist Sonny Scroggins formally launched a recall effort against Secretary of State Kris Kobach. He filed a 100 dollar petition with Lt Gov Jeff Colyer, but state law requires signatures from nearly 83 thousand voters to start collecting the 332 thousand signatures needed within 90 days to trigger an election.
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Weather Outlook: Sunny and Breezy Today
The forecast calls for sunny skies with a breezy wind today, high around 65 and a low near 31. Friday will be mostly sunny and warmer, with a high near 73 and a low around 41. Details on page A8.
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