Douglas County group urges opposition to grocery sales tax
The Douglas County Food Policy Council advocates ending the grocery tax as part of its Food System Plan. Local leaders warn eliminating the tax would strain budgets, with concerns over lost revenue and financial viability for cities and the county. The council aims to expand affordable healthy food efforts while state law and revenue dependencies pose hurdles.
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Jenkins Eyes Final Year Amid Shifting Political Stage
U.S. Representative Lynn Jenkins, a Topeka Republican, plans a final year in Congress after a career spanning Kansas Legislature, state treasurer, and federal service. In a recent interview she cites goals like tackling the national debt, balancing the budget, and protecting Medicare and Social Security, while noting the political landscape has changed since she began.
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