Kansas GOP pushes 186 million state tax cut plan
Conservative Kansas senators unveiled a package to cut state taxes by over 186 million dollars. It would lower property taxes used for schools and reduce individual and corporate income taxes by about 6 and 5 percent respectively. Inherited money and small business farms would receive the largest benefits, with substantial relief over two years. The group stressed modest spending growth while critics questioned the growth outlook.
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Toreka
Kansas
Senate
Gloria Timmer
Bill Graves
Statehouse
Tim Huelskamp
R-Fowler
Republicans propose tax cut areas totaling over 125 million
The plan lists income tax exemption 99.7 million, school levy 70.5 million, business taxes 112 million, inheritance taxes 5 million, aiming for a package just over 125 million. Some House Republicans push for 200 million, while Timmer warns cuts could strain the 2000 budget. Graves plans a State of the State address January 12 to discuss specifics.
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House
Rep
Phill Kline
Shawnee
Kline
Timmer
Heroics during a hostage standstill in Orlando
In Orlando Florida two hours before dawn a 68 hour standoff ends as hostage taker John Edward Armstrong finally sleeps allowing police to prepare a tactical move. Three people remain inside including two young children and a heroic officer Scott Perkins awaits orders.
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Adrienne Phillips
Malcolm
Orlando
Fla
John Edward Armstrong
Tedi
18Th Street
Malcolm Phillips
Tedi Priest
Armstrong
Scott Perkins
Interview Disasters Highlighted in Hiring Survey
A Commemorative Brands study of 200 top firms reveals humorous and unusual interview mishaps by entry level candidates. Examples include a pizza delivery during an interview, a snoring applicant, summer bathing suit attire, and a candidate arriving with a resume and two people as references. The report also offers practical tips such as scheduling before 10 am, choosing Tuesday, and avoiding long delay before answering questions.
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Thad
New York
Schulman, Ronca & Bucavalas
Lawmaker warns Kyoto may raise Kansas power bills
Kansas Senator Tom Joan says the Kyoto warming treaty could raise utility costs by reducing coal use in power generation. He notes Kansas coal plants exist with emission controls and questions the economic viability of solar or wind, while a deregulation task force studies the industry.
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Kansas
Japan
Tom Joan
Lawrence
Sloan
Kansas Electric
KPL
Lawrence Energy Center
Jeffrey Energy Center
St. Marys
Tecumseh
la Cygne
Garden City
U.S
United States
Journhuewould
Pittlind
Ethics troubles dogging Clinton
Washington AP reports that early in his presidency Bill Clinton set strict ethics rules urging public service for the people. Five years on, administration officials face indictments resignations or investigations with former Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros indicted on charges of conspiracy obstructing justice and making false statements.
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Clinton
Henry Cisnéros
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