State budget outlook worsens amid recession and tax shortfall
Kansas faces a historic $328 million deficit in its $13 billion budget as tax revenues fall and unemployment climbs to 6.5 percent in March. Governor Sebelius and budget officials warn of continued negative growth through 2010, urging tax phaseouts delays and use of sweeping funds and casino fees. Finance officials say the recession has hit every major economic indicator, with GDP and personal income growth turning negative for the first time since World War II.
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Kansas Legislative Research Department
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U.S and Cuba push steps at Americas summit
At a regional summit in Port of Spain the United States and Cuba exchanged gestures as Obama moved to loosen travel limits and remittance rules. Cuba signaled openness to talks on human rights and prisoners, while officials urged concrete reforms and a return to OAS engagement after 47 years.
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City debates inspection of dentist office tied to teen gas accident
Online video report questions city action after allowing Dr S Kirk Vincent to operate at 4811 Bob Billings Parkway amid a March 30 medical gas incident that seriously injured Tonganoxie teen Austin Stone. City records show no clear proof of a required third party inspection.
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Lawrence business owner ships medical supplies to Africa
A Lawrence entrepreneur keeps steady work shipping essential medical supplies to Africa, highlighting ongoing humanitarian aid efforts and local business participation in global relief.
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