Kansas lawmakers approve 32 million in tax cuts
Legislators approved a package saving nearly 32 million in the first year and over 300 million over five years, including elimination of the franchise tax for businesses and targeted local tax authority. The bills also extend tax relief to some Social Security benefits and boost an earned income tax credit for low income workers, while allowing six counties to raise local rates for roads bridges and buildings.
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Wichita mayor race ends with Brewer victory over Mayans
Wichita Mayor-elect Carl Brewer defeated incumbent Carlos Mayans 62 to 38 percent after a heated campaign. Voters also approved a Ford County jail sales tax and a Maize school bond, with broader liquor sales measures passing in Mulvane and on Sundays. Brewer pledged a progressive, businesslike City Hall. Mayans said he remains open to future offices.
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Carl Brewer
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Health care package in Topeka aims to aid uninsured Kansans
Negotiators draft a compromise health reform bill bundling insurance subsidies, pretax health spending accounts, and small business loan options. The measure also studies Medicaid overhaul and newborn screenings while aiming to broaden coverage for about 24,000 people by 2012 and help families with medical costs.
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House
Senate
Sebelius
Kansas
Jim Barnett
R-Emporia
Barnett
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