Kansas Tax Plan Faces Secrecy as Open Records Denied
Editorial calls Sam Brownback’s effort to overhaul Kansas taxes a bold plan to cut the income tax to spur growth while noting strong concerns about funding for education social services and public safety. It describes a secretive task force, withheld minutes and agendas, and a delayed statewide outline expected only in the January State of the State address.
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Romney and Gingrich Too Risky For Today
George Will analyzes GOP candidates Romney and Gingrich, arguing both are too risky to nominate. He contrasts Romney's managerial conservatism with Gingrich's ego and opportunism, urging conservatives to reconsider Perry Huntsman and others before choosing a nominee. He notes Romney and Gingrich would be risky to anoint now.
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If they vote today on Marriott at Ninth and New Hampshire
The editor warns that approving a six story Marriott hotel at Ninth and New Hampshire would erode Lawrence's character and diverse cultural corridors. He cites the Social Service League and Lawrence Percolator as emblematic of the local patchwork and urges residents to oppose the development.
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Lawrence Percolator
Lawrence
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Public Forum on Kaw dredging and hotel TIF clash in Lawrence
Kansas Riverkeeper Laura Calwell warns dredging on the riverbed deepens channels and causes bank erosion that lowers water levels and threatens municipal wells and fish habitat including the Topeka Shiner. Public comment to the Corps due Friday. Lawrence developers seek TIF for a hotel complex, planning $6.5 million own funds with $18 million total, arguing it will raise tax revenues though past Topeka failures show risks.
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Kale
E-Horton
Usace
Washburn Lane Parkway Renovation LLC
College Hill
Topeka
Compton
Lawrence
Peterson
Old Hometown Years Ago In 1986
The article notes the Kansas University library system facing a financial hit from a weak dollar and possible loss of 158000 dollars in state funds, predicting slower book acquisitions in the spring semester. Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller and Sheriff Johnny Carr say they will bring bond jumpers and forgers back from the West Coast to face charges, as they collaborate after a California trip. It also recounts a 1911 Lawrence Daily Journal-World piece about a boy saving his dog after the Kaw River ice broke, his body recovered and the dog barking nearby.
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Gene Budig
Kansas
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Sedgwick
Johnny Carr
California
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Albert Johnson
Kaw
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The Journal World invites letters under 250 words of public interest and asks letters to avoid name calling and libelous language. The paper may edit for style while preserving viewpoints and grants nonexclusive publishing rights. Letters must include name address and phone number and may be sent by mail or email.
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