Kansans Agree On Tax Cut Pact To Aid Economy
Legislative negotiators reached a deal to cut state taxes by at least 500 million dollars annually under a plan aiming to stimulate the Kansas economy. The package would reduce individual income tax rates and phase out some business taxes over five years, lower the sales tax to 5.7 percent in 2013, and boost aid to local governments to curb property taxes. Democrats cautioned about potential budget impacts as they review fiscal effects before pushing the measure.
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Trial for 1985 Kansas rape charge questioned
An inquiry centers on whether a Kansas man charged in 1985 rape will go to trial amid ongoing legal battles and scheduling uncertainties. Local updates urge readers to follow LJWorld for details.
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Protesters rally against religious beliefs bill in Kansas
About 70 people rallied Thursday against Senate Bill 142 the Kansas Preservation of Religious Freedom Act arguing it would let people cite religious beliefs to discriminate against gays and lesbians. They said the measure risks invalidating Lawrence’s anti-discrimination ordinance and urged involvement in August primaries.
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City considers city trash carts for Lawrence homes
Lawrence officials edge toward a debate on a city owned trash cart program. Staff propose purchasing 23 000 carts at about 1.13 million with curbside rollout by late September. City Manager David Corliss says sanitation leaders favor carts and the plan could avoid rate increases while lowering costs for about 7 000 cart renters. Commissioners have not set a date for a vote.
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Lawrence school board reverses cuts adding 2 million in programs
The Lawrence School Board approved nearly 2 million in new programs after reversing years of budget cuts. The district expanded full-day kindergarten to four more schools and added 21 teachers as enrollment rose, with funds partly drawn from a cash reserve built from state dollars for at-risk programs. District leaders say a conservative short term approach helped weather bleak funding outlook.
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